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ARTS 60 - Introduction to Printmaking

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

This course offers an introduction to the basic materials, equipment, and processes of printmaking, including relief (linocut and woodcut), intaglio (drypoint, etching, and collagraph), planography (lithography and monotype), and stencil (screenprint). 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)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
GE Credit: MPC, Area C, E2

ARTS 61A - Monotype I

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

This course offers an introduction to the art of monotypes and related printmaking techniques. Safe studio practices and non-toxic techniques are emphasized. 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)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC

ARTS 61B - Monotype II

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

This course is a continuation of ARTS 61A with emphasis on chine colle and printing over inkjet output. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisites: ARTS 60 (or ART 35); and/or ARTS 61A (or ARPN 61A or ART 37)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC

ARTS 61C - Monotype III

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

This course is a continuation of ARTS 61B. Offers advanced study in monotype printmaking, with concentration on a variety of contemporary transfer techniques. Emphasis is on independent authorship of ideas and creation of a unified body of work. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisites: ARTS 60 (or ART 35); and/or ARTS 61B (or ARPN 61B)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC

ARTS 61D - Monotype IV

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

This course is a continuation of ARTS 61C, offering further study in monotype printmaking using process colors and combined techniques. 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.

Prerequisites: ARTS 61C (or ARPN 61C)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC

ARTS 62A - Relief Printmaking I

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

This course is an introduction to relief printmaking. This includes woodblock, linocut, stamp printing, and check collagraphy. Basic fine art printmaking principles and techniques such as press operation, hand transfers, registration, paper selection, and inking are covered. Use of non-toxic materials is emphasized. 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)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
GE Credit: MPC, Area E2

ARTS 62B - Relief Printmaking II

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

This course is a continuation of ARTS 62A, offering further study in relief printmaking. Multiple blocks, process colors, and chine colle are introduced. Non-toxic studio practices are emphasized. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisites: ARTS 60 (or ART 35); or ARTS 62A (or ARPN 62A or ART 36A)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC

ARTS 63A - Intaglio Printmaking I

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

This course is an introduction to intaglio printmaking. Topics include drypoint, collograph, and related gravure techniques. Basic fine art printmaking principles and techniques such as press operation, registration, paper selection, and inking are covered. Use of non-toxic materials is emphasized. 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)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC

ARTS 63B - Intaglio Printmaking II

3 units • LG • Total hours: 102 hours studio

This course is a continuation of ARTS 63A, offering further study in intaglio printmaking with emphasis on etching and aquatint. Low toxicity techniques are employed. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisites: ARTS 60 (or ART 35); or ARTS 61A (or ARPN 61A or ART 37); or ARTS 63A (or ARPN 63A or ART 36B)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC

ARTS 63C - Intaglio Printmaking III

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

This course is a continuation of ARTS 63B, offering advanced study in etching and aquatint. Topics include experimental lift grounds, printing over digital output, and chine collé. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisites: ARTS 63B (or ARPN 63B); or ARTS 64B (or ARPN 64B)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC

ARTS 64A - Photo-Based Printmaking I

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

This course is an exploration of photo-based printmaking processes. Techniques may include but are not limited to photographic gum transfers, solar plates, and the use of digitally created images. Press operation and safe studio practices are included. 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)
Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 64B - Photo-Based Printmaking II

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

This course is a continuation of ARTS 64A, offering further study in photo-based printmaking techniques with an increase in project complexity and scale. Emphasis is on more personal expression. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisites: ARTS 64A (or ARPN 64A or ART 36E)
Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 65.1 - Lithographic Techniques: Gum Arabic Prints

.5-1.5 units • P/NP • Total hours: 34 hours studio for each unit

This is a specialized course in gum arabic transfer techniques. Inking, printing, and image development are explored. Plates are printed on an etching press, with oil-based inks.

Credit transferable: CSU, UC

ARTS 65.2 - Lithographic Techniques: Polyester Plates

.5-1.5 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 34 hours studio for each unit

This is a specialized course in polyester plate lithography techniques, printed on an etching press. Photographic and hand-drawn imagery is explored. Oil-based inks are used.

Credit transferable: CSU, UC

ARTS 66A - Book Arts I

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

This course is an introduction to book arts, including but not limited to content, structures, layout, and binding. Decorative page and cover papers are explored, and sequential imaging techniques are employed. Historical and contemporary artists’ books are studied. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Advisories: ARTB 2 (or ART 22)
Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 66B - Book Arts II

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

This course is a continuation of ARTS 66A. It offers further study in book arts, with emphasis on personal expression and experimental approaches. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisites: ARTS 66A (or ART 36C)
Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 68 - Printmaking Portfolio

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

This course covers compilation of a portfolio in printmaking. Students complete a body of related prints 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 60 (or ART 35); or ARTS 61A (or ARPN 61A or ART 37); or ARTS 62A (or ARPN 62A or ART 36A); or ARTS 63A (or ARPN 63A or ART 36B); or ARTS 64A (or ARPN 64A or ART 36E)
Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 69 - Experimental Monotype Printmaking

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

This course is an exploration of experimental non-toxic monotype processes. Techniques include but are not limited to combination prints, limited editions, varied editions, and other related techniques. Press operation and safe studio practices are included. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisites: ARTS 61A (or ARPN 61A or ART 37)
Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 70 - Experimental Relief Printmaking

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

This course is an exploration of experimental, non-toxic relief printmaking processes. Techniques include but are not limited to multiple-drop mixed media prints and new technologies in relief printmaking. Press operation and safe studio practices are included. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisites: ARTS 62A (or ARPN 62A or ART 36A)
Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 71 - Experimental Intaglio Printmaking

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

This course is an exploration of experimental non-toxic intaglio printmaking processes. Techniques include but are not limited to multiple-drop mixed-media intaglio prints. Press operation and safe studio practices are included. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.

Prerequisites: ARTS 63A (or ARPN 63A or ART 36B)
Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 72A - Printmaking Studio I

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

This course is designed for experienced printmakers. Students work under supervision on independent printmaking projects. Projects may include relief, intaglio, and planar printmaking.

Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 72B - Printmaking Studio II

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

This course is designed for experienced printmakers. Students work on complex printmaking projects. Multiple drops, chine colle, and layered prints will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: ARTS 72A (or ARPN 72A or ARTS 72 or ART 35G)
Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 74 - Layered Prints

.5-3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: 34 hours studio for each unit

This is a specialized course in combining media and print techniques such as monotype, collograph, monoprint, drypoint, and chine collé. Through these combinations, students create works of layered depth.

Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 80 - Linoleum and Woodblock Printing

.5-1.5 units • P/NP • Total hours: 34 hours studio for each unit

This is a specialized course in relief printmaking with linoleum and wood. Hand transfer and press techniques are explored.

Credit transferable: CSU, UC

ARTS 81 - Artists’ Book Structures

.5-1.5 units • P/NP • Total hours: 34 hours studio for each unit

This is a specialized course in artists’ books, with emphasis on book structures. Design and creation of sequential imaging and the relationship between text and image are explored.

Credit transferable: CSU, UC

ARTS 83 - Collography

.5-1.5 units • P/NP • Total hours: 34 hours studio for each unit

Collography is printmaking using a heavily textured, collaged plate.
Students learn collographic printmaking in this specialized course. Both relief and intaglio approaches are explored. Students use tools and materials to develop skills in collographic techniques and concepts. A variety of subject matter is covered.

Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 84 - Chine Collé

.5-1.5 units • P/NP • Total hours: 34 hours studio for each unit

Chine collé is a printmaking technique that allows collage materials to be applied to prints as ink is transferred through the press. This is a specialized course in chine collé techniques. These techniques may be used in conjunction with planar, relief and intaglio printmaking. The course covers the study of technique as well as the relationship of imagery to conceptual content.

Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 85 - Monoprints

.5-1.5 units • P/NP • Total hours: 34 hours studio for each unit

This is a specialized course in monoprinting. Inking and press techniques are explored. Students participate in hands-on use of tools and materials and develop skills to master monoprint techniques and concepts. Content, social, and historical issues, and a variety of subject matter, are covered.

Credit transferable: CSU

ARTS 95.1 - Pastel Transfers

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

This is a specialized course in pastel transfer printmaking techniques.

Credit transferable: CSU