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Registration is now open to all students for:
- Fall 2023 — Classes start August 14
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Registration is now open to all students for Summer & Fall 2022
Summer Semester starts: June 13
Fall Semester starts: August 15
Courses in Art
ART1A (3 units)
ART1B (3 units)
ART1C (3 units)
ART4B (3 units)
ART4A (3 units)
ART5 (3 units)
ART9B (3 units)
ART9A (3 units)
ART11 (3 units)
Courses in Art
ART1A History of Art: Global
Survey of global art history, painting, sculpture, and architecture. This course will cover a geographically diverse range of art from around the world, starting with prehistoric art through the first millennium.
Transferable to both UC and CSU
- WCC Graduation: Area C
- CSU GE: C1
- IGETC: 3A
- UC-TCA: UC-H
ART1B History of Art: Medieval to Baroque
Survey of European Art history, painting, sculpture and architecture from the Middle Ages to the Baroque period.
Transferable to both UC and CSU
- WCC Graduation: Area C
- CSU GE: C1
- IGETC: 3A
- UC-TCA: UC-H
ART1C History of Art: Modern to Contemporary
Survey of global modern and contemporary art history, covering geographically diverse painting, sculpture, photography, and architecture from the 19th through the 21st Century.
Transferable to both UC and CSU
- WCC Graduation: Area C
- CSU GE: C1
- IGETC: 3A
- UC-TCA: UC-H
ART4B Intermediate Drawing
A continuation of concepts and techniques learned in Beginning Drawing while covering numerous global artists and techniques. Composition and concepts will focus on personalized expression and exploration of dry and wet mediums.
Course Details:
- Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
- Lecture Hours: 27
- Lab Hours: 81
Prerequisites:
Transferable to both UC and CSU
ART4A Beginning Drawing
An introduction to drawing and composition using various materials. The course will focus on drawings based on observation while utilizing technical abilities and technique as well as creative responses to materials.
Transferable to both UC and CSU
ART5 Art Appreciation
This course provides a general introduction to art that offers a look at works of art through the study of theory, terminology, themes, design principles, media, techniques, with an introduction to the visual arts across time and diverse cultures.
Course Details:
- Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
- Lecture Hours: 54
Limitations on enrollment:
Transferable to both UC and CSU
- WCC Graduation: Area C, Multicultural Graduation Requirement
- CSU GE: C1
- IGETC: 3A
- UC-TCA: UC-H
ART9B Intermediate Painting
Continued exploration of painting media and techniques from art 9A while using a diverse global understanding of contemporary art. Emphasis on painting from life and personal expression.
Course Details:
- Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
- Lecture Hours: 27
- Lab Hours: 81
Prerequisites:
Transferable to both UC and CSU
ART9A Beginning Painting
A beginner’s course that focuses on the principles, elements and practice of painting. Focus will be on understanding the fluidity of paint, creating values, mixing colors and properly utilizing the tools to manipulate the paint in order to create a convincing composition based on observation.
Transferable to both UC and CSU
- C-ID: ARTS 210
ART11 Mural Painting
Studio course focused on the actual creation of a large mural. Students will design the composition, prepare the wall, and produce the mural.
Transferable to both UC and CSU
Ready to get started?
Registration is now open to all students for Summer & Fall 2022
Summer Semester starts: June 13
Fall Semester starts: August 15
Area Dean
Shannon Reed
Full-Time Faculty
Manuel Rios
Part-Time Faculty
Lisa Kaplan