List of Courses

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

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

This course is a continuation of ARTS 10A. Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID ARTS 205]

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

1.5 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 51 hours studio

This course emphasizes the quick sketch for developing ideas and skills. 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

1.5 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 51 hours studio

This course is a continuation of ARTS 11A to further develop skills in quick sketch with emphasis on composition and personal expression. Using wet and dry media, students synthesize complex visual information, resulting in quick, accurate sketches.

Prerequisites: ARTS 11A (or ART 29A)
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1A
Credit transferable: CSU, UC

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

This course offers an introduction to drawing the human figure from observation, using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include an introduction to human anatomy and the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this course learn both descriptive and interpretive approaches to drawing the figure. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID ARTS 200]

Advisories: ARTS 10A (or ART 28A)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
GE Credit: MPC, Area C, E2

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

This course is a continuation of ARTS 12A, with more individual approaches to problems in figure drawing. It includes increased student participation in idea development and expanded use of materials and techniques. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisites: ARTS 12A (or ART 30A)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC

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

This course is a continuation of ARTS 12B. It offers further study in figure drawing with emphasis on anatomy, figure/ground relationships, and use of color. Emphasis is on independent authorship of ideas and awareness of creating a unified body of work. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisites: ARTS 12B (or ART 30B)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC

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

This course is a continuation of ARTS 12C, offering further study in figure drawing with emphasis on complex poses and a wide variety of materials. Students refine work for portfolio review, scholarship application, transfer and/or exhibition preparation. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisite: ARTS 12C
Credit transferable: CSU, UC

1.5-3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 51 hours studio for each 1.5 units

This course introduces the basic study and practice of drawing with emphasis on creative expression. Students work in a wide variety of materials.

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

1.5-3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 51 hours studio for each 1.5 units

This course is a continuation of ARTS 13A, with emphasis on creative expression and increased student participation in idea development. Covers expanded use of materials and construction techniques.

Prerequisites: ARTS 13A (or ART 31)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC 

.5 unit • P/NP • Total hours: 17 hours studio

This is a specialized course in ink drawing. Students use tools and materials and develop skills in ink-drawing techniques and concepts. The course covers a study of ink-drawing techniques as well as content, social,  and historical issues. A variety of subject matter is covered.

Credit transferable: CSU 

.5 unit • P/NP • Total hours: 17 hours studio

This is a specialized course in the building-block drawing techniques of extended contour and quick gesture. A variety of media and subject matter may be studied.

Credit transferable: CSU 

1.5 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 51 hours studio

This course explores landscape in drawing and painting. It offers instruction in a variety of materials with traditional and non-traditional approaches. The course meets in the studio and at various area locations.

Advisories: ARTS 10A (or ART 28A)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC  

.5 unit • P/NP • Total hours: 17 hours studio

This is a specialized course in perspective drawing. Students practice hands-on use of tools and materials to develop skills in portrayal of three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface. The course covers perspective techniques and explores content, social, and historical issues. A variety of media may be used.

Credit transferable: CSU, UC

.5 unit • P/NP • Total hours: 17 hours studio

This is a specialized course in storytelling through drawing. Sequential imagery and a variety of media may be used.

Credit transferable: CSU, UC

.5 unit • P/NP • Total hours: 17 hours studio

This is a specialized course focusing on the use of dark and light contrast in drawing. Shadow and highlight will be studied in relation to technique and conceptual content. Students use tools and materials and develop skills to master drawing techniques as concepts. A variety of media may be used.

Credit transferable: CSU, UC 

.5 unit • P/NP • Total hours: 17 hours studio

This is a specialized course in the study of natural objects through drawing. Accurate representation is emphasized, and personal expression is encouraged. Drawing techniques such as line, mass, value, texture, contour, and gesture are employed. A variety of wet and dry media may be used.

Credit transferable: CSU, UC 

1.5-3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 51 hours studio for each 1.5 units

This course is an exploration of mixed media techniques, which may include combinations of painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and/or photography. A variety of methods and materials are used. Emphases are on technical proficiency, conceptualization, and individual expression. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Advisories: ARTB 2 (or ART 22); or ARTB 4 (or ART 24); completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1A
Credit transferable: CSU

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

This course is a continuation of ARTS 30A. It covers the development of additional mixed media techniques, including a wider variety of non-traditional media and formats. Emphasis is on individual expression and conceptual ideas. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisites: ARTS 30A (or ART 59)
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1A
Credit transferable: CSU

.5-1 unit • P/NP • Total hours: 34 hours studio for each unit

This is a specialized course in collage using a variety of media.

Credit transferable: CSU, UC  

.5 unit • P/NP • Total hours: 17 hours studio

This is a specialized course in image-transfer techniques, including, but not limited to, polymer transfer, blender pen transfer, essential oils transfer, and decal transfer. Emphasis is on non-toxic methods.

Credit transferable: CSU

1 unit • P/NP • Total hours: 34 hours studio

This course covers compilation of a mixed media portfolio. Students complete a body of related works for exhibition. Other topics include curatorial issues, portfolio organization, and advanced studio skills in preparation for transfer, professional exhibition, and/or development of a private studio.

Advisories: ARTS 30A (or ART 59); or ARTS 40A (or ART 58A); or ARTS 60 (or ART 35)
Credit transferable: CSU