Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1A
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
GE Credit: MPC, Area C

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 102 hours studio

Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-dimensional studio projects. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID ARTS 101]

Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1A
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
GE Credit: MPC, Area C 

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 102 hours studio

A study of the principles, theories, and applications of additive and subtractive color in two dimensions. Topics include major historical and contemporary color systems, production of projects in applied color, and the elements of design as they apply to color. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID ARTS 270]

Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1A 
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
GE Credit: MPC, Area C

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 17 hours lecture; 76.5 hours studio

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID ARTS 110]

Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1A 
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
GE Credit: MPC, Area C, E2

4 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 34 hours lecture; 68 hours studio

This course provides students with essential computer hardware and software skills in the graphic arts field. Students learn about the desktop computer environment, operating systems, and graphic design computer terms and principles. Topics include creating vector artwork and bitmap images with Adobe Illustrator software. Students are introduced to color on the computer, scanning, file formats, and other concepts related to the commercial design industry. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Advisories: ARTB 2 (or ART 22); or ARTS 10A (or ART 28A)
Credit transferable: CSU

4 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 34 hours lecture; 68 hours studio

This course is an introduction to digital imaging with Adobe Photoshop software, the industry standard for digital imaging, electronic photo retouching, illustration, and web content creation. Students learn to create, scan, and manipulate images for graphic and fine arts in an Apple computer environment. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Advisories: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 102 hours studio

This course offers an introduction to technology used in 3-dimensional artwork and design. It includes such topics as laser cutting, 3D scanning, post scan options, and 3D printing input and output methods. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1A  
Credit transferable: CSU, UC 

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 102 hours studio

This course is a continuation of ARTD 7A, covering an increase in project sophistication. Emphases are on combination, multiple-piece constructions, increase in scale options, scale modeling techniques and alternate post-output build methods. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisite: ARTD 7A
Credit transferable: CSU, UC