ART& 100    Art Appreciation:CD (5 Credits)

A survey of the visual arts and architecture, focusing on artistic elements, design and function in different eras, cultures, and traditions (was ART 120).

ART 101    Drawing I (5 Credits)

Drawing as an act of seeing, selections and translating onto a two-dimensional surface. Students learn to see, represent, and interpret the world around them using both traditional and experimental materials.

ART 102    Drawing II (5 Credits)

Applies skills learned in Drawing I with continued focus on observational drawing development. Conceptual ideas will be explored using both traditional and experimental methods and media.
Prerequisite: ART 101 or instructor's permission.

ART 103    Drawing III (5 Credits)

Continuation of Drawing I and II. Introduction of color value. Advanced exploration of experimental media and techniques with an emphasis on presentation.
Prerequisite: ART 102 or instructor's permission.

ART 111    Two-Dimensional Design:CD (5 Credits)

Introductory course focusing on the exploration of the elements and principles of design used in two-dimensional problem solving. Exercises begin with interpretation and translation, progressing to abstraction, and conclude with a series of variations on a visual theme.

ART 112    Three-Dimensional Design:CD (5 Credits)

Continuation of ART 111 focusing on three-dimensional design fundamentals with an emphasis on visual and critical thinking. Through a variety of materials, three-dimensional fundamentals are investigated formally and conceptually.
Prerequisite: ART 111 or instructor's permission.

ART 113    Alternative Approaches to Design:CD (5 Credits)

Presentation of creative processes artists employ to discover and translate ideas, feelings, and concerns into images or objects. Use of a wide variety of methods and approaches, from traditional to technological, to promote visual expression.
Prerequisite: ART 111 or instructor's permission.

ART 126    History of Western Art I (5 Credits)

From prehistory through the fall of the Roman Empire and Early Christian period, this course traces the development of the visual arts and architecture in various cultures, with primary emphasis on Western Civilization.

ART 127    History of Western Art II (5 Credits)

A survey of the visual arts and architecture from the Medieval period to the end of the Baroque/Rococo period in Europe.

ART 128    History of Modern Arts (5 Credits)

A survey of the modern roots of contemporary art as well as the wide range of traditional and experimental media and techniques employed by contemporary artists to create visual expression from the 19th century to the present.

ART 129    Art of a Specific Culture (5 Credits)

Introduction to the art of a specific culture; examination of topics ranging from that culture's archaeology and architecture to its fine arts and crafts.

ART 150    Painting:CD (5 Credits)

Introduction to techniques in painting using acrylics. Color theory, mixing colors, and application of elements of design are explored. Influences and contributions of various artists and cultures to painting will be discussed.

ART 151    Painting:CD (5 Credits)

Investigation of painting tools and materials, styles and techniques. Organization of painting content, selection of subjects, social aspects and individual concepts will be discussed and reviewed. Demonstration and studio work time to develop skills.
Prerequisite: ART 150 or instructor's permission.

ART 152    Painting:CD (5 Credits)

Continuation of ART 151 with an emphasis on the development of a series.
Prerequisite: ART 151.

ART 153    Painting:CD (5 Credits)

Continuation of ART 152 with emphasis on independent research, large format work and development of style.
Prerequisite: ART 152.

ART 155    Special Topics (5 Credits)

Topics and seminars of current interest in Art.

ART 170    Pottery:CD (5 Credits)

Focus on hand building form. Materials and techniques of clay and glaze. An exploration and research in clay methods, design elements and 3-D composition. influences and contributions of various artists and cultures will be explored.

ART 171    Pottery:CD (5 Credits)

Continuation of ART 170 focusing on experimentation and designs in clay. Introduction to the potters' wheel with an emphasis on exploration of 3-D elements and principles of functional form. Influences and contributions of various artists and cultures will be discussed.
Prerequisite: ART 111 or 170 or instructor's permission.

ART 172    Pottery:CD (5 Credits)

A continuation of ART 171 with focus on functional or non-functional works in a series. Provides an introduction to glaze compositions and application, and kiln firing. Influences and contributions of various artists and cultures will be discussed.
Prerequisite: ART 111 or 171 or instructor's permission.

ART 173    Pottery:CD (5 Credits)

A continuation of ART 171 and 172 with a focus on problem setting and solving. Provides further experiences with glaze composition and application, and kiln firing. Influences and contributions of various artists and cultures will be discussed.
Prerequisite: ART 172 or instructor's permission.

ART 175    Jewelry and Metal Design (5 Credits)

Intro to basic elements and principles of design as applied to jewelry. Projects focus on the application of basic fabrication techniques of sawing, piercing, filing, soldering and buffing. Emphasis on creativity and quality crafting of fine art jewelry.

ART 176    Jewelry and Metal Design (5 Credits)

Continuation of ART 175 with an emphasis on casting of nonferrous metal utilizing various processes and techniques.
Prerequisite: ART 175 or instructor's permission.

ART 177    Jewelry and Metal Design (5 Credits)

Studio course. Continuation of ART 175/176 with an emphasis on design and creation of jewelry or small sculptural forms using multiple construction techniques. Focus is on limited edition forms, interchangeable piece construction and thematic design applications.
Prerequisite: ART 176 or instructor's permission.

ART 180    Sculpture (5 Credits)

Studio course. Creating sculptures through exploring and applying principles of three-dimensional design. A variety of media incorporated, including some or all of the following: clay, casting, wood and stone.

ART 181    Ceramic Sculpture:CD (5 Credits)

Three-dimensional expression using clay for modeling and construction. Includes staining, glazing, and firing of student projects. Projects explore elements of design and 3-D composition. Influences and contribution of various cultures explored.

ART 188    Instructional Assistant in Art (1-5 Credits)

For students with experience or skills in art activity who wish to assist instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission of supervising instructor and department head.

ART 198    Individual Project in Art (1-5 Credits)

Study of student-selected project or approved experiences in the field of art.

ART 199    Special Projects (5 Credits)

Note: Credit available with approval. For information contact the division secretary at (425)640-1560.

ART 225    Introduction to Graphic Design (5 Credits)

Graphic design, its history, imaging and the elements and principles of digital design in visual communication. An introduction to computer graphic design production tools and processes in visual illustration.

ART 226    Intermediate Graphic Design (5 Credits)

Intermediate and advanced graphic design problems involving research, planning, and implementation of development ideas. The production processes, tools, and mechanisms in graphic design.
Prerequisite: ART 225 or instructor's permission.

ART 255    Special Topics (5 Credits)

Topics and seminars of interest in Art.

ART 288    Instructional Assistant in Art (1-5 Credits)

Advanced special teaching projects in art. For students with experience or skills in art area instruction who wish to assist instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission of supervising instructor and department head.

ART 298    Individual Projects in Art (1-5 Credits)

Study of student-selected project or approved experiences in the field of art.

ART 299    Special Projects (5 Credits)

Note: Credit available with approval. For information contact the division secretary at (425)640-1560.