Art, Design and Art History
ART 1. Art Forms
Slide lecture-discussion. An introduction to art/seeing and appreciating the visual world around us. G.E. Breadth C1. (Course fee, $5)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: C1
ART 13. Design
Exploration of basic art concepts through two- and three-dimensional design problems. Field trips may be required. G.E. Breadth E. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: E
ART 14. 3 Dimensional Design
The course introduces students to the basic elements and principles of 3D design (6 lecture-lab hours). Students will develop the ability tp apply these elements and principles to their own design or artwork within the context of a given project. Pre-requisite: ART 13.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 16. Introduction to Color Theory
Practical application of color theories, focusing on the interaction and relativity of color and influence of light. Gain basic knowledge trichromatic aspects of color,color principles and practical understanding of color mixing. Explore historical, psychological and cultural aspects of color.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 20. Drawing
Introductory experiences in drawing using observation, imagination, and expressive means. Fundamentals of form, space, techniques, and composition will be studied. G.E. Breadth C1. (6 lecture-lab hours).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: C1
ART 21. Figure Drawing
Introductory course in the basic concepts of figure drawing problems and techniques. Drawing from the nude model, both male and female, is basic to this course. (6 lecture-lab hours) (Course fee, $35)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 24. Beginning Printmaking
Introduction to the printmaking processes of relief, intaglio, lithography, and screen printing. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $75)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 26. Intaglio Processes
Studio class offering in printing in the intaglio process using such techniques as etching, drypoint, aquatint, and soft-ground on metal plates. Printing in black ink as well as color will be covered. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $30)
Units: 3
ART 27. Screenprinting
Investigation into techniques of printing with a screen. Paper, film, tusche, and glue techniques for creating printing stencils will be covered. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $50)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ART 30. Introduction to Photography
Introductory course in photography. Basic theoretical and practical aspects of the photographic process as an art form. Introduction to historical and contemporary photographic practices in art. Digital camera with adjustable aperture and shutter speed controls required. (6 lecture-lab hours) (Course fee $25). FS
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 35. Historic and Contemporary Issues in Photography
Introduction to the history of photography from the early 19th century to the present. Examines contemporary issues in photography and the role of photography as a social commentary on culture as an approach to cultivate lifelong learning.
Units: 3
ART 37. Introduction to Computer Art
Prerequisites: ART 13. Introduction to the practice of creating art through the use of the computer. Integrates concepts from painting, drawing, design, and computer-specific processes. (6 lecture-lab hours) (Course fee: $35)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 40. Painting
Introduction to painting processes through creative experiences and critiques. Emphasis on concepts and processes of contemporary painting. G.E. Breadth C1. (6 lecture-lab hours).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: C1
ART 45. Watercolor
Introduction to techniques in watercolor painting with emphasis on transparencies. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 3
ART 50. Beginning Sculpture
Introductory course in the experiential application of the methods and materials of sculpture. Creative expression and exploration of sculptural form through ideas and aesthetic concepts. Studio safety. G.E. Breadth C1. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $25)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: C1
ART 60. Beginning Ceramics
A survey of ceramic materials and their functions in the arts. Basic studio practices in the handbuilding processes, glazing, and throwing on the potter's wheel. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $30)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 60UNTRK. Beginning Ceramics
A survey of ceramic materials and their functions in the arts. Basic studio practices in the handbuilding processes, glazing, and throwing on the potter's wheel. (6 lecture-lab hours) (UNITRACK)
Units: 3
ART 70. Crafts
Fundamental exploration of several media (may include any of fiber, wood, leather, clays, paper) with emphasis on understanding the potential of the various materials for crafts. Field trips may be required. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ART 80. Beginning 3D Digital Art - Modeling
Prerequisite: ART 37 or GD 37 or permission of the instructor. Recommended ART 14 or ID 112. Introduction to three-dimensional digital modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering in a fine arts context using Autodesk Maya. Intermediate rendering topics are included. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ART 100T. Topics in Art
Specific lecture area not normally covered in regular course offerings or in art history. Topics may include but are not limited to: African American art, Chicano art, cinema art, urban aesthetics, formalism in art, economics of art, careers in art, portfolio preparation.
Units: 1-3
ART 100TZ. Art and Empire in Postcolonial London
Examining the Art and Culture of Postcolonial London in relation to the British Empire. Visiting major museums and galleries, as well as private collections and locations relevant to the history of empire. Study of the effects of empire on the city, it's diverse populations and contemporary culture. While in London, students will produce sketches and artwork and journal. On return students will produce artwork informed by their research to be exhibited on campus during the Spring 2023 semester.
Units: 3
ART 101. Content and Form
Introduces students to the problems of the modern/postmodern debate through first, a historical analysis of structuralism and poststructuralism, and second, the application of these ideas to art production.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 102. Ideas of Visual Culture: Art, Media, and the Computer
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area C. Overview of ideas in visual culture and critical theory. Examines visual culture in the form of video, film, new works in visual art, the computer, and visual spectacles in contemporary culture. G.E. Integration IC. (3 lecture/lab hours)
Units: 3
GE Area: IC
ART 106. Art Tours
Explore the extraordinary art and artistic experience in California by touring museums and galleries in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Two weekend trips include exposure to diverse collections of art in the state. (Course fee, $220)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ART 109T. Topics in Studio Art
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Specific advanced studio processes not normally covered in regular course offerings. Areas offered may be drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, design, crafts, motion-picture, art education, computer graphics. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 1-3
ART 109T. Urban Mural Art Development and Production
This studio art course introduces the development of Mural Art as an Urban Art phenomena. The course includes the development and production of an actual practicum of creating a large-scale mural using various techniques, materials and processes. The course will enable student to control scale, color, specific techniques and safety measures aimed at public spaces. The objective of this course is for students to develop understanding about some of the social roles of public art and the impact of murals in communities, based upon its historical and contemporary applications. This topic may not be repeated for credit. (Offered Fall 2022 and Spring 2023)
Units: 3
ART 109T. Digital Concept and Character Development
A topics course teaching fundamental digital art skills relevant to the effective creation of characters and environments in both vector and bitmap programs. The course is divided into thirds: exercises and techniques that develop confidence and speed in the beginning, building upon fundamental techniques by developing character and environmental designs in several styles, and refining skills and encouraging the development of the student's own style at the end. Art techniques include realistic lighting, atmospheric perspective, anatomy, facial expressions, costuming, and designing props. This topic may not be repeated for credit.(Offered Spring 2023)
Units: 3
ART 112. Gallery Techniques
Introduction to museum practices related to exhibition selection, design, and installation techniques. Field trips, lectures, projects, and critiques. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 113. Design
Prerequisite: ART 13. Continuation of the exploration of two- and three-dimensional design problems. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 116. Advanced Color Theory
Prerequisites: ART 13 and ART 16. Advanced projects in the application of subtractive and additive color theory. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 120. Intermediate Drawing
Prerequisite: ART 20. Investigation of intermediate concepts through the techniques of the drawing medium. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ART 120T. Portfolio Preparation
Units: 1
ART 121. Figure Drawing
Prerequisite: ART 21. The human figure and its relevancy to advanced drawing concepts and techniques, emphasis on individual exploration in studio problems. Drawing from the nude model, both male and female, is basic to this course. (6 lecture-lab hours) (Course fee, $35)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ART 123. Advanced Drawing
Prerequisites: ART 20 and ART 120. Investigation of advanced approaches and expanded concepts in the drawing medium; development of independent research and personal direction in drawing (6 lecture-lab hours).
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ART 124. Relief Printmaking
Prerequisites: ART 24 passed with C grade or higher. Studio class designed to offer focused instruction in relief printing techniques such as woodcut, reduction, and multiple block printing. Emphasis placed on imagery development. This is an intermediate printmaking course for image development and increased technical prowess. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $75)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 125. Lithography
Prerequisite: ART 24 with a C or better. Studio class designed for focused work in stone and metal plate in lithography. Emphasis placed on imagery development. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $75)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ART 126. Intaglio
Prerequisite: ART 24 passed with C grade or higher. Studio class designed to offer focused work in intaglio printing processes such as etching, drypoint, and aquatint. Multiple plate printing will also be covered. Emphasis placed on imagery development. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $75)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ART 127. Screenprinting
Prerequisite: ART 24 passed with C grade or higher. Investigation into techniques of waterbased screen printing, designed to present the basic techniques and concepts of the medium as a fine art form. Emphasis placed on imagery development. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $75)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ART 128. Advanced Printmaking
Prerequisites Three of the following intermediate courses ART 124, ART 125, ART 126, ART 127 passed with C grade or higher. Students will engage in the independent investigation of advanced print techniques and issues through the development of a body of original work. (6 lab hours)n (Course fee, $75)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 130. Intermediate Black and White Photography
Prerequisite ART 30 or equivalent and permission of the instructor. Emphasis on black and white photography in the darkroom. Increased exploration into the medium for individual expression and discovery. Further studies in photographic history, theory and contemporary issues (6 lecture-lab hours) (Class fee, $55) FS
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 133. Alternative Approaches to Digital Imagery
Prerequisite: ART 30 & ART 37 or equivalent. Approaches to non-traditional photography and the manipulated image in digital photography with an emphasis on producing personal imagery. (6 lecture-lab hours) (Class fee, $50).
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
ART 140. Intermediate Painting
Prerequisite: ART 40. Individual investigation of advanced aesthetic concepts; continued search into personal direction. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 141. Advanced Painting
Prerequisite: ART 140. Designed primarily for students with two or more semesters of experience in painting. Emphasis on individual involvement in the painting process aiming toward advanced formal and technical expression. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 152. Intermediate Sculpture
Prerequisite: ART 50. Continued investigation in the experiential application of selected methods and materials of sculpture. Emphasis on promoting a greater awareness of sculptural form and development of ideas and aesthetic concepts. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $25)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 153. Advanced Sculpture
Prerequisite: ART 152. Individual involvement in the studio practice of sculpture. Emphasis focused on conceptual development, refinement of technique, choice of materials, professional presentation, and portfolio. (6 lab hours) (Class fee, $25)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 155. Sculpture: Foundry
Prerequisite: ART 50 or permission of instructor. Foundry techniques: mold-making, wax sculpting, metallurgical technology, and patination. Research of historical and contemporary approaches to the art of metalcasting. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $50)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 160. Intermediate Ceramics
Prerequisite: ART 60. Emphasis will be on promoting a greater awareness of form as developed on the potter's wheel. A concentrated study of surface treatments and their integration with clay forms. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $30)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 161. Advanced Ceramics
Prerequisite: ART 160. Advanced study in ceramic art. Individual projects in selected ceramic areas with emphasis on showing and portfolio presentation of work. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $30)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 165. Ceramic Glazes
Prerequisites: ART 160, permission of instructor. Concentrated study in glazes through the empirical methods with some discussion on historical and technical integration of glazes with clay forms. (6 lecture-lab hours) (Course fee, $40)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ART 166. Glass Blowing Studio
Prerequisites: ART 13, ART 20, and ART 60, or permission of instructor. A course in studio glass blowing techniques with technical information on glass compositions, furnace design, and construction. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $50)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 170. Crafts
Prerequisite: ART 70. Advanced design in a variety of materials. Study of contemporary designer craftsmen. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ART 171. Textile Design: Dyeing and Printing
Design relating to fabrics, tie dye, batik, and silk screen. Field trips may be required. (6 lecture-lab hours) (Course fee, $15)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ART 177S. Community Crafts Workshop
Introductory studio experiences in traditional crafts media in community service-learning settings. Fundamental exploration of several media (e.g. clays, plaster, fibers, leather, wood); understanding materials; historical and cultural context of art products. Field trips required.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ART 179. Development of Artistic Expression
Art materials and techniques, as they apply to the elementary school curriculum; introduction to current philosophies in art education, theories of the development phases of artistic expression in children. Field trips may be required. (6 lecture-lab hours) (Course fee, $15)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 181. 2-D Animation 1
Prerequisites: ART 37 or GD 37 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the process of creating animation in a fine arts context. Students will learn the fundamentals of creating animations with traditional, camera-based and digital processes. (6 lab hours) (Formerly ART 107)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 182. Large Format Photography
Prerequisite: ART 30 or equivalent and permission of instructor. Study of the large format camera and its creative application. Emphasis on individual assistance in both field and laboratory work. Introduction to selective exposure and development control, optical effects, and applied compositional design. (2 lecture,3 lab hours) (Course fee, $25)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ART 183. Extended Projects in Photography
Prerequisite: ART 30 or equivalent and permission of instructor. Individual formulation of exploratory multi-image essays on a specific theme. Emphasizes individual conceptual goals and acquiring communicative skills appropriate to medium. Further photographic theory and its practical application to individual creative objectives. (6 lecture/ lab hours) (Course fee, $25)
Units: 3
ART 184. 2D Animation 2
Prerequisites: ART 101 and ART 181 with a a grade "C" or better or permission of instructor. Building upon ART 181 this course explores intermediate concepts in 2D animation and compositing within a fine arts context. Traditional, camera-based, and digital animation processes are explored. (6 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ART 184S. 2D Animation 2 SL
Prerequisites: ART 101, 181 or permission of instructor. Building upon ART 181 this course explores intermediate concepts in 2D animation and compositing within a fine arts context. Both traditional and digital animation processes are explored. (6 lecture-lab hours) S sections include a service-learning requirement.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ART 185. Color Photography
Prerequisite: ART 30 or equivalent. Emphasis is on both technical and aesthetic expression of digital color photography, from initial image capture to finished print along with color symbolism and composition. Introduction to contemporary color photographers. (6 lecture-lab hours) (course fee, $55)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
ART 186. Intermediate 3D Digital Art - Animation
Prerequisites: ART 80 and ART 181. This course explores 3D digital animation in a fine arts context. The course focuses on 3D keyframe techniques, hierarchies and an introduction to particles. (6 lab hours) (Formerly ART 180)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ART 187A. Advanced 3D Digital Art - Environment
Prerequisite: ART 101, 186 or permission of the instructor. Building upon ART 186 this course explores advanced techniques used in creating complex 3D environments. Both realistic and virtual spaces will be explored with an emphasis on conceptual and historical aspects. (6 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall - even
ART 187B. Advanced 3D Digital Art - Indirect Animation
Prerequisite: ART 101, 186 or permission of the instructor. Building upon ART 186 this course explores animation techniques beyond keyframing. Topics include advanced dynamics, advanced particles, external influences, and scripting. There will be a special focus on non-narrative works. (6 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring - odd
ART 187C. Advanced 3D Digital Art - Character
Prerequisite: ART 101, 186 or permission of the instructor. Advanced concepts in character creation and animation. Techniques explored include character modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation. Pre-rigged characters will be utilized to fully explore animation techniques. (6 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall - odd
ART 188. Digital Video Art
Introduction to the medium of video art. Students will examine video concepts and forms through production, readings, and discussions, as well as by viewing students' and artists' works. (6 lecture/lab hours) (Formerly ART 109T)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
ART 190. Independent Study
See Academic Placement - Independent Study. Approved for RP grading. (Course fee, $30)
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
ART 198I. Internship in Art
Prerequisites: permission of instructor and sponsoring agency. Experience in art related professions with agency under the Department of Art and Design supervision. Maximum credit toward an art major, 6 units. CR/NC grading only. (Minimum of 3 field hours per week per unit.)
Units: 1-6
ART 220T. Topics in Studio Processes
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of advanced studio topics selected by the department. Coursework includes studio productions, their critiques and evaluations.
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
ART 224. Graduate Printmaking
Prerequisite: ART 128 or portfolio review. Students will engage in the independent investigation of graduate print techniques and issues through the development of a body of original work. This is a graduate printmaking course for image development and increased technical prowess. (Course fee, $75)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART 230. Seminar in Art Theory
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Theories of the visual arts as developed by artists, critics, and philosophers, and their application to art criticism in our time. Oral presentation and defense of critical papers required. Meets the graduate writing skills requirement.
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
ART 240. Seminar in Art Studio
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Work individually with selected staff in chosen area of concentration. Concurrent obligation to meet regularly scheduled seminars for group progress reports and critiques.
Units: 3
ART 241. Graduate Painting
Prerequisite: ART 141 or portfolio for review. Studio course in painting for graduate students. Selected concepts and problems in contemporary painting. Emphasis on individual exploration and development of personal direction. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
ART 253. Graduate Sculpture
Prerequisite: ART 153 or submission of portfolio for review. Faculty guided independent research and studio practice. Includes consultation, critiques, and portfolio development. Relates sculptural form to ideas, aesthetic concepts, and contemporary issues. Emphasis on professionalism and personal direction. (6 lecture-lab hours)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
ART 260. Seminar in Art History
Prerequisites: 6 units of upper-division art history and permission of instructor. Research problems applicable to art history students or studio artists. Meets the graduate writing skills requirement.
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
ART 290. Independent Study
See Academic Placement - Independent Study. Approved for RP grading. (Course fee, $30)
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
ART 298. Project
Prerequisite: permission of the Art and Design Department graduate coordinator; see Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, production, design, and installation of original works produced while engaged in the graduate program. Exhibit committee must approve of the work, location, and quality of installation. Abstract required. Approved for RP grading. (Course fee, $30)
Units: 2-6
ART 298C. Project Continuation
Pre-requisite: Project 298. For continuous enrollment while completing the project. May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Units: 0
ART 299. Thesis
Prerequisite: permission of the Art and Design Department graduate coordinator; see Criteria for Theis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading.
Units: 2-6
ART 299C. Thesis Continuation
Pre-requisite: Thesis 299. For continuous enrollment while completing the thesis. May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Units: 0
ART 431T. Music/Movement
Units: 3
ART 432T. Strytell - Int Art
Units: 3
ART 621T. Glass/Sculpture
Units: 3
ART 621T. Dgtl/Film Photo
Units: 3
ART 631T. Music/Movement
Units: 3
ART 632T. Strytell-Int Art
Units: 3
ARTDS 7A. Art and Design Fundamentals I
Introductory success strategies for Art and Design students through orientation to university resources, academic skills, and the arts community. Topics include academic skills, time management, wellness, communication, and interacting with arts communities. Internet-assisted. Service-learning and field trips required.
Units: 1
ARTDS 7B. Art and Design Fundamentals II
Prerequisite: ARTDS 7A. Intermediate success strategies for Art and Design students through orientation to university resources, academic skills, and the arts community. Topics include academic skills, time management, wellness, communication, and interacting with arts communities. Internet-assisted. Service-Learning and field trips required.
Units: 2
ARTDS 9T. Studio Topics in Art and Design
Specific introductory studio processes not covered in regular course offerings. Areas offered may be drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, design, crafts, motion picture, art education, computer graphics, graphic design, and interior design.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 9 units
ARTDS 10T. Lecture Topics in Art and Design
Specific lecture area not normally covered in regular course offerings in art, graphic design, or interior design. Topics may include African American art, aesthetics of electronic imagery, careers in art and design, portfolio preparation, interior design, and graphic design.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 9 units
ARTH 10. The Ancient Medieval Worlds
An introductory survey of the arts of the ancient and medieval worlds, beginning with the Paleolithic and including Near Eastern, Egyptian, and European (Aegean, Greek, Roman, medieval) traditions through the mid-14th century. G.E. Breadth C1.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: C1
ARTH 11. The Early Modern World
An introductory survey of Western art from the Renaissance through the 18th century, including Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassicism from the mid-14th century to the end of the 18th century. G.E. Breadth C1.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: C1
ARTH 12. Asian Art
An introductory survey of the arts of Asia from prehistory to the twentieth century, including but not limited to, art traditions of India, China, Japan and Southeast Asia. G.E. Breadth C1.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: C1
ARTH 109T. Topics in Art History
Specific areas in art history not normally covered in the regular course offering. Possible topical areas include Arts of the South Pacific, Buddhism, Chinese Painting, Happenings, History of Modern Art through Film, Museums and Monuments of Europe, Fountains of Baroque Rome, Popes and Patrons of Renaissance Europe, 17th Century Holland, and the Rise of the Secular in Art.
Units: 1-3
ARTH 109T. Museum Studies
The course investigates historical, theoretical and practical issues of Museum Studies considering the history of museums, and the museum's main activities of collecting, exhibiting, and educating. Although the course looks specifically at art museums, the basic principles apply to other types of museums such as history, science and nature. The first part of the course focuses on the history of the museum investigating its social, cultural, and political role from its origin to the present day. The student gains insight into the museum's organizational structure and various museum careers. The second part of the course provides an understanding of museum collections and exhibitions. The discussions focus on the importance of the object, the building and managing of collections and the curating of exhibitions. The final part of the course considers the museum's educational programs in the context of its audiences and various interpretative methods. The course also includes a field trip looking behind the scenes of a local museum.
Units: 3
ARTH 120. Italian Renaissance
Artistic revival of classical antiquity in Italy between 1300-1550.
Units: 3
ARTH 122. Northern Renaissance
Artistic production (tapestries, manuscript illumination, metalwork, architecture, painting, sculpture, prints, etc.) in the major European centers north of the Alps (particularly France, the Low Countries, the German-speaking lands, and the Baltic region) between 1300-1550.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ARTH 124. Southern Baroque
A comprehensive survey of the major artworks produced in Southern Europe (Italy and Spain) from circa 1575 to 1700, within the context of the historical, religious, political, and social changes that transformed early modern Europe.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ARTH 126. Northern Baroque
Artistic production in the major northern European centers (the Low Countries, France, the German-speaking lands, England, and the Baltic region) between ca. 1600-1750.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ARTH 127. Arts of Colonial Mexico
(ARTH 127 same as CLAS 177) A comprehensive survey of the major artistic and architectural manifestations of colonial Mexico and other territories of the Viceroyalty of New Spain (ca. 1519-1820s). (Formerly ARTH 109T)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ARTH 128. Arts of the Colonial Andes
(ARTH 128 same as CLAS 178) A comprehensive survey of the major artistic and architectural manifestations of the colonial Andean region and other territories of the Viceroyalties of Peru (ca. 1532-1820s). (Formerly ARTH 109T)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ARTH 131. Nineteenth Century Modern Art
A more developed critical look at modern art in its relationship to the needs of the social political context of the 19th century.
Units: 3
ARTH 132. Twentieth Century Modern Art
A more developed critical look at modern art in its relationship to the needs of the social political context of the 20th century, up to the mid-1950s.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ARTH 136. Contemporary Art
A comprehensive survey of contemporary art focusing on the issue of postmodernism from the mid-1950s onward.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ARTH 140. Arts of Southeast Asia
A comprehensive survey of art forms and social roles of artworks in Southeast Asia, such as Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Hmong region, from prehistory to the present, and their relationships to ideologies such as animism and Buddhism. G.E. Integration IC.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
GE Area: IC
ARTH 141. Arts of East Asia
A comprehensive survey of art forms and social roles of artworks in East Asia, such as China, Korea, and Japan, from prehistory to the present, and their relationships to ideologies, such as ancestor worship, Shamanism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. (Formerly ARTH 109T) Multicultural/International M/I.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ARTH 142. Arts of South Asia
A comprehensive survey of art forms and social roles of artworks in South Asia, such as India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, from prehistory to the present, and their relationships to ideologies such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. (Formerly ARTH 109T) Multicultural/International M/I.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ARTH 143. Kingdoms of Monsoon Asia
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation, Breadth Area D and PLSI 2. An interdisciplinary exploration of art, archaeology, and history of early kingdoms in southern Asia from the western Pacific to Indian Oceans, connected by the monsoon winds and maritime trans-Asiatic trade. G.E. Integration ID.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
GE Area: ID
ARTH 160. Africa
Sculpture, painting, architecture, festivals, and personal adornment of sub-Saharan Africa.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ARTH 170. Native North American
Arts of the indigenous North American cultures from the Arctic to the American Southwest.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ARTH 173. Pre-Columbian Mexico
Art of the Olmec through the Aztec cultures.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ARTH 175. Pre-Columbian Andes
Art of the Chavin through the Inca cultures.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ARTH 180. Methods and Theories of Art History
Prerequisites: ARTH 10 and ARTH 11. It is strongly recommended that students complete at least 2 upper-division (100-level) Art History courses before enrolling in ARTH 180. Methods and theories of art historical research and interpretation.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ARTH 190. Independent Study
See Academic Placement - Independent Study. Approved for RP grading.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
CI 161. Mth Mtl Art
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 999 units
EHD 154B. Final Student Teaching Seminar - Art
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EHD 155B. Seminar to accompany final student teaching that provides opportunities for candidates to investigate and discuss variety of topics and strategies and to reflect on issues that surface during their student teaching experience.
Units: 1
EHD 155B. Studt Tchg Art
Prerequisites: admission to student teaching, EHD 155A, CI 161 (or concurrently, depending on major departmental policy); senior or post baccalaureate standing; approval of major department including subject matter competency approval; completion of the subject matter preparation program or passing the subject matter examination(s) designated by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Supervised teaching in single subject classroom; assignment is for the full day; five days per week. CR/NC grading only.
Units: 5-10, Repeatable up to 20 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 35. Visual Communications Fundamentals
Foundational visual and cognitive organizational processes for the practice of visual communication, presented through lectures and applications through studio exercises. Includes visual perception and organization, visual ideation, and visual problem solving processes techniques and principles. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $30).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
GD 37. Graphic Design: Computer Imaging
Prerequisites: ART 13, GD 35. Emphasis on basic skills, theories, and principles of graphic design including photo manipulation and illustration software applications as related to the graphic design field. (6 lab hours). (Formerly GD 40) (Course fee, $30).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 39. Graphic Design: Computer Layout Design
Prerequisite: ART 13, GD 37. Exploration and application of layout design and pre-press software as related to the graphic design field through projects encompassing the basic skills, theories, and principles of graphic design.(Course fee, $30).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 41. Typography
Prerequisite: ART 13, GD 37. Typographic principles, elements, and techniques. Type classification, selection, design, and layout. Computer projects. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $30). FS
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 42. Graphic Design
Prerequisite: GD 35 and GD 41 or concurrently. Advertising and graphic design projects taken through steps from thumbnail sketches through rough layouts to computer-generated comprehensive presentations. Emphasis on evaluation of market and audience and development of aesthetic solutions to communication problems. (6 lab hours) (Formerly GID 142) (Course fee, $30).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 50. Web Design
Prerequisites/co-requisites: GD 41, GD 39. Introduction to web design for graphic designers, focusing on current web standards. Emphasis on page structure, typography and user experience design principles. (6 lab hours). (Course fee, $30).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 60. Illustration Techniques
Prerequisites: ID 43 or ART 20. Introduction to various traditional drawing and painting techniques. Emphasis on the application of rendering solutions to graphic design problems. (6 lab hours). (Course fee, $5). (Formerly GD 143).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 109T. Topics in Design
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Topics in specific areas of graphic design, illustration and interactive multimedia not normally covered in regular courses. Topics may include but are not limited to virtual environments, augmented reality, letterpress, 3D printing, environmental design, sustainable design, design activism, community-engaged design, data design, experimental illustration, or other. (6 lab hours)
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 9 units
GD 135. History of Graphic Design
Prerequisites: ARTH 10 and ARTH 11. A survey of characteristic design approaches, solutions, materials, and technologies, their relationship to popular culture and trends, and their social and political history. Course includes lectures and studio projects. (2 lecture and 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $30).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 142. User Experience and Interface Design
Prerequisite: GD 42, GD 50. An Intermediate web design class for graphic designers. The class focuses on user experience design methods and practices to improve the usability and aesthetic of a user interface. Students will use user experience methods to engineer the whole experience surrounding a digital environment, emphasizing how data-driven research can improve the layout, hierarchy, typography, and color scheme of a user interface.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
GD 150. Advanced Web Design
Prerequisite: GD 50. Advanced application and exploration of web standards-based web design. Emphasis on user experience design methods, and responsive design solutions. (6 lab hours). (Course fee, $30).
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 153. Data and Design
Prerequisite: GD 150. Introduction to programming as a platform for graphic design. Emphasis on fundamental programming concepts, data visualization, creative exploration, and web integration. (6 hours) (Course fee $30).
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Spring
GD 155. Designing for Interactions
Prerequisites::GD 150, GD 157. Integration and development of interactive content for web/multimedia, including new upcoming technologies. Emphasis on experimentation & concept development driven by UX & usability research. Introduction to innovative technologies, & UX design research skills/methods. Students will develop self-driven projects over the course of the semester focusing on research, UX, and development/implementation of new technology. (6 lab hours). (Course fee $30).
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall
GD 157. Motion Graphics
Prerequisite: GD 150 (or concurrent). Understand and implement animation principles for time based media. Application of software to create visually integrated, concept driven motion graphics and interactive web animations. Emphasis on research, including usability research, and production of advanced time based media projects.
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
GD 158. Design Practicum
Prerequisites: GD 150, GD 155. Collaborative design and development of a real-world digital product for a non-profit partner. Emphasis on the iterative design process loop of research and analysis, prototyping, visual design, and evaluation.
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Spring
GD 159. Immersive Design
Prerequisites: GD 150 and GD 157 or permission of the instructor. This course explores 3D digital modeling and its incorporation into augmented and virtual environments. Students will research and explore different ways to implement augmented and virtual reality. (6 lab hours)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall
GD 163. Illustration
Prerequisite: GD 60 and ART 116. Understanding how illustration functions with text. Experiences in the conceptualization, and organized development of illustrative images, Creative illustrative strategies applied to design situations. (6 lab hours). (Formerly GD 146, Advanced Rendering).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 165. Digital Illustration Techniques
Prerequisite: GD 42, GD 60, and GD 163. Introduction to digital illustration, appreciation of its strengths. Applying basic digital illustration techniques to characteristic graphic design problems and formats. (6 lab hours). (Formerly GD 147, Advertising Illustration) (Course fee $30).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 167. Advanced Illustration
Prerequisites: GD 163, Illustration. Advanced techniques in non-digital illustration. Creative illustrative visual solutions to a range of problems in graphic design, including complex, and abstract subjects. Developing distinctive individual work. (6 lab hours).
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Spring
GD 169. Advanced Digital Illustration
Prerequisites: GD 163, and GD 165. Advanced digital illustration techniques. Analyzing and applying components of a visual style. Combining traditional and digital illustrative components. (6 lab hours).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
GD 170. Typographic Design
Prerequisite: GD 41 and GD 42. Advanced principles of typography, including design of typefaces utilizing contemporary software. Exploration of sophisticated typographical projects incorporating commercial and student designed fonts. Emphasis is placed upon typographical experimentation. (6 lab hours). (Formerly GD 141) (Course fee $30).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 171. Advanced Typographic Design
Prerequisite: GD 170. Creation of unique typefaces for use in typographic solutions to projects such as brand identity, packaging design, environmental graphics, and publication design. (Course fee $30).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
GD 174. Graphic Systems
Prerequisite: GD 41 and GD 42. Examination of the structures of primary/secondary and co-equal communication systems as applied to identity, packaging and other graphic design projects. (6 lab hours). (Formerly GD 142) (Course fee $30).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 175. Graphic Concept Development
Prerequisite: GD 174. Examination of the importance of an underlying concept development to successful graphic design solutions. Emphasis placed on the development of strong concepts in projects such as identity applications and environmental graphics. (6 lab hours) (Course fee $30).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
GD 176. Packaging Design
Prerequisite: GD 171 and GD 175. Advanced projects in packaging with emphasis on the application and exploration of the socio-cultural, physical, and legal requirements of packaging systems. (6 lab hours) (Course fee $30).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
GD 178. Professional Advertising Design
Prerequisites: GD 171, GD 174. Advanced advertising/graphic design projects from concept development to finished product. Emphasis on complex methods and approaches relating to advertising media, production procedures, and professionalism. (Course fee $30) (Formerly GD 148)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 179. Professional Practices In Graphic Design
Prerequisites: GD 176 and GD 178, or GD 155 and GD 157, or GD 167 and GD 169. Advanced exploration of the fields of graphic and advertising design, and the standards and practices common in advertising agencies and design studios. Covers workplace structures, time and record-keeping, estimating, self-promotion, and working with vendors and employees. (6 lab hours). (Formerly GD 149) (Course fee $30).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
GD 180. Graphic Portfolio Development
Prerequisites: (GD 176 and GD 178), or (GD 155 and GD 157), or (GD 167 and GD 169). Organization and creation of a professional portfolio. Advanced approaches and production of various media and professional applications including practices encompassing the portfolio, exhibitions and competitions. (6 lab hours).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
GD 190. Independent Study in Graphic Design
See Academic Placement - Independent Study. Approved for RP grading.
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GD 198I. Internship in Graphic Design
Prerequisites: permission of instructor and supervising agency. Experience in graphic design related professions with a design studio or advertising agency or for a publication under the supervision of graphic design faculty. Maximum credit toward a graphic design option is 6 units. CR/NC grading only. (Minimum of 3 field hours per unit.)
Units: 1-6
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 7. Design Studio I
Basic design concepts and drafting techniques; working drawings, introduction to codes and standards; lettering; metric & imperial systems. (8 lab hours) FS
Units: 4
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 43. Design Graphics I
An introductory course in design graphics/visualization. Includes: conceptual/expressive sketching, analytical/diagrammatic drawing, 2D/3D drawing, and visual perception/communication for artists/designers. Includes meixed media. (6 lab hours) (Course fee $5) FS
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 70. Design History, Theory & Criticism I
Aesthetic and functional aspects of interior design. Integration of design principles: color, space planning, furniture selection, creative expression, product information, and design process.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 71. Design Studio II
Prerequisite: ID 7, ID 43, ID 70 (or concurrently). An examination of the complex relationships between form, space, perception, culture, conduct and social activity. Studio work includes creative aesthetics, spatial arrangements, design process and programming. (8 lab hours) (Course fee, $5)
Units: 4
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 77. Design Graphics II
Prerequisites: ID 43. Computer graphics. Topics include 2D/3D digital graphics (digital) photographic editing and illustration, typography, computer/web graphics, presentation and communication. (6 lab hours).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 110. Building Systems, Construction Documents & Codes
Prerequisite: ID 7, ID 71. Fundamentals of building systems and codes; construction drawings & documents, acoustics, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC. May unclude fieldtrips. (1 lecture 2 lab hours) FS
Units: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 111. Design Graphics III
Prerequisites: ID 7, ID 43, ID 77. Topics include: Computer Aided Design, Computer Media, 2D/3D modeling, rendering, lighting and environmental effects. (6 lab hours) (Course fee $5) FS
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 112. Design Studio III
Prerequisites: ID 7, ID 71 & ID 111. Design programming, schematic planning/sequencing, code application, and anthropometrics in medium-scale, mixed-use projects. Emphasis on design research directed toward social/cultural contexts. (8 lab hours) (Course Fee $5) FS
Units: 4
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 113. Design History, Theory & Criticism II
A sampling of architecture and interior space. Tours include northern, central, and southern California architecture. Residential and contract showrooms visited. Expenses for required off-campus visits incurred by the student. (6 lecture-lab hours) (Course fee, $220) (Formerly GID 113)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ID 116. Design Graphics IV
Prerequisite: ID 77, ID 111. Advanced topics in digital design and multi-media art. Topics include advanced modeling, materials, lighting, environmental effects & animation (6 lab hours) (Course Fee $25) FS
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 120. Design History/Theory & Tours III
Prerequisites: ID 70, ID 113. The intellectual, stylistic and cultural characteristics of art, design and architecture up to the modern times with emphasis on global contexts. Includes field trips in California. (2 lecture 2 lab hours) FS
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ID 130. Lighting Design
Prerequisites: ID 7, ID 70, ID 110. Lighting design and details. Includes schematic design, reflected ceiling-plans, laboratory testing and lighting calculations. (1 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $10) FS
Units: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 131. Design Materials & Specifications
Prerequisites: ID 70, Selection, specifications, and computations for design materials. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $10) FS
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 132T. Topics in Interior Design
Topics related to interior design. Some topics may have labs. (Formerly GID 132T)
Units: 1-4, Repeatable up to 12 units
ID 133. Professional Practices
Prerequisites: ID 70, ID 131, ID 138. Principles and procedures of organizing and executing design projects from client contact to final billing and collecting - in collaboration with architiects, product/furniture designers and public/private organizations. Includes developing a portfolio of design work. (1 lecture 2 lab hours) (Course fee $10)
Units: 2
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ID 134. Restoration and Preservation
Prerequisites: ID 112 and permission of intructor. Principals and methods of restoration, case studies of the restoration and preservation of historically significant structures in the United States. Working drawings, details, and specifications. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $5)
Units: 3
ID 136. Design Studio IV: Furniture/Product Design
Prerequisite: ID 111, ID 112, ID 131. Contemporary furniture/product design in context. Studio work to include formal concepts, schematics, details, and construction drawings. Emphasis on contemporary trends in furniture/product design. (6 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ID 137. Interior Architectural Graphics and Models
Prerequisites: ID 77, ID 111; and ID 112 (or concurrently). Three dimensional interior architectural models and graphic techniques integrating color and composition and its impact of design communication; media to include illustration board, balsa wood, photography, markers, color pencil, pastel, and watercolor. (6 lab hours) (Formerly GID 137)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ID 138. Design Studio V
Prerequisites: ID 112, ID 116; ID 133 (or concurrently). Design for mixed-use environments, diverse clients and budgets. Emphasis on design ideation, advanced schematics, presentations, codes/specifications. (8 lab hours) (Course fee, $25) (Formerly GID 138)
Units: 4
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 145. Design Studio VI-c: Human/Environmental Topics
Prerequisite: ID 138. Studio to cover topics in human and environmental design and/or healthcare facilities and systems. Projects may also engage topics such as green design, aging, illness, and wellness. (8 lab hours) FS
Units: 4
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ID 149S. Design Studio VII: Advanced Design
Prerequisites: ID 137 or ID 145, ID 138. Advanced design projects covering public, civic, cultural, institutional, educational, commercial, administrative and related themes. Emphasis on critical & multidisciplinary thinking, mature communication, social responsibility, and global awareness. S sections include a service-learning requirement. (8 lab hours) (Course Fee $25)
Units: 4
Course Typically Offered: Fall
ID 150. Senior Thesis Exhibits
Prerequisites: ID 149. (ID 155 concurrently.) Discussion and gallery-presentation of senior thesis projects. Includes group discussions, and conferences with faculty on senior projects. Culminates in the Senior Exhibit (4 lab hours) (Course fee, $10) S
Units: 2
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ID 152IE. Design Practicum & Entrepreneurship
Prerequisites: ID 133. (ID 149 or ID 155 concurrently.) Supervised professional practice in architecture/design or related industry. Experience with diverse methods of job costing, profit/loss analysis and project management. SF
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ID 155. Design Studio VIII: Senior Thesis
Prerequisites: ID 149. ID 150 to be taken concurrently. Capstone design thesis studio. S
Units: 4
Course Typically Offered: Spring
ID 190. Independent Study
See Academic Placement-- Independent Study. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly GID 190)
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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