ART – 2005-07 Catalog
Art & Design Department
ART 101 The Fundamentals of Drawing (4) GE C3
Introduction
to the artistic practice and cultural value of drawing from the Renaissance to
the 21st Century.
Emphasis and expansion of the practical skills of observation, rendering, and
understanding the signs of meaning produced in visual art. Development
of formal techniques, media experimentation, and content creation through
personal expression. Exercises to encourage growth in
technical skill, conceptual innovation, critical thinking, and visual
communication. 1 lecture, 3 activities.
ART 111 Introduction to Art (4) GE C3
Designed
to acquaint the non-art major with painting, sculpture, drawing, crafts,
architecture and printmaking.
Development of vocabulary, analytic skills, and research techniques for the understanding
of art objects. 4 lectures.
ART 112 Survey of Western Art (4) GE C3
History
of major art movements in western civilization from ancient art to the
twentieth century. Representative periods of western culture, such as the ancient
world, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the modern world. 4 lectures.
ART 131 2-Dimensional Design Fundamentals (3)
Basic design theory in
black, white and greys covering the visual elements
and principles in two dimensions. 1 lecture, 2 activities.
ART 132 Beginning Color Theory (3)
Basic design color theory
developed through exercises in hue, value and intensity. 1 lecture, 2
activities. Prerequisite: ART 131.
ART 133 Color and Design (3)
Advanced color problems in
two-dimensional design theory covering compositional, optical and psychological
aspects of visual communication. 1 lecture, 2 activities. Prerequisite: ART
131, ART 132.
ART 134 3-Dimensional Design (3)
Core
course in research and application of principles, elements and criticism of
three-dimensional design concepts.
1 lecture, 2 laboratories.
ART 148 Sculpture (4) GE C3
Exploration of three
dimensional form through problems in modeling,
casting, carving, and techniques of assembly. Historical and contemporary
concepts as applied to the discipline of sculptural styles. 1 lecture, 3
activities.
ART 181 Computer Imaging and Design (3)
Introduction
to the Macintosh system to acquaint students with operating procedures. Students will learn Adobe InDesign,
Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop for use in their own creative design or
photography. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite:
ART 132 or consent of instructor.
ART 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates
(1–2)
Individual
investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2
units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ART 201 Intermediate Drawing (3)
Development
of additional drawing techniques with emphasis on form and composition. 3 activities. Prerequisite
or concurrent: ART 134, or consent of instructor. Change effective Winter
2007.
ART 203 Art Theory and Practice (3)
Contemporary
issues in art and design, linking "ideas" in art theory to
problem-solving. Emphasis on creative expression through knowledge of contemporary
thinking, aesthetics, techniques, and vocabulary. 1 lecture, 2
activities. Prerequisite: ART 101 and ART 148.
ART 209 Beginning Painting (3)
Introduction
to technical and formal problems in painting. Physical characteristics of paint,
various tools and substrates. Projects emphasize creative understanding
of pictorial space, color and concept. 3 activities.
Prerequisite: ART 101 and ART 132 or consent of instructor.
ART 211 Art History–Ancient to Renaissance (4)
Development
of art from antiquity to the early stages of the Renaissance in
ART 212 Art History–Renaissance through Baroque Eras
(4)
The significant visual
expressions of Northern and Southern European art of the Renaissance and
Baroque period. Relevant parallel examples of the art of non-European cultures.
4 lectures.
ART 221 Basic B/W Photography (3)
Fundamental techniques in
black and white photography. Mechanics of film/digital cameras and equipment,
optics, composition, filters, subject content, developing, printing, and
mounting. Understanding photographic principles, producing a quality continuous
tone print, and print presentation. 35mm camera with manual adjustment
capability required. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory.
ART 222 35mm Intermediate B/W Photography (3)
Control of tonal range
using 35mm cameras and available daylight illumination. Assignments encourage
development of composition and visual communication skills. Emphasis on
"photographic seeing'' and professional quality enlargements. 2 lectures,
1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ART 221 or equivalent.
ART 224 Introduction to Artificial Lighting for
Photography (3)
Studio lighting is used to
introduce the student to contemporary professional studio photography. Quality
developing and printing skills are
required. Introduction to current examples of professional studio lighting. 2
lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ART 222.
ART 232 Beginning Graphic Design (3)
Basic terminology, studio
skills, assembly methods, photographic reproduction processes, and
specification for graphic designers. Familiarization with the various services
available. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ART 131, ART 132, ART 133,
ART 181.
ART 241 Introduction to Glass Fusing and Forming (3)
Studio course in the
creative processes of fusing, forming, and assembling glass. Introduction to
the use of line, color, and texture related to glass as a transparent or opaque
material. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories.
Prerequisite: ART 101 and ART 134 or ART 148 or consent of instructor.
ART 245 Ceramics I (3)
Studio course in basic clay
working with emphasis on design quality, hand building, and use of the potter's
wheel. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: ART 134 or consent of instructor.
ART 255 Jewelry Design (3)
Studio course in nonferrous
metal techniques including cutting, forming, soldering, and forging with
emphasis on creative design solutions. 3 activities. Prerequisite: ART 134 or
consent of instructor.
ART 301 Advanced Drawing (3)
Development of advanced
methods and techniques in the study of form, content, and structure. Emphasis
on problem-solving. Total credit limited
to 9 units. 3 activities. Prerequisite: ART 131, ART 134 and ART 201, or consent of instructor. Change effective Winter 2007.
ART 302 Life Drawing I (3)
Development of methods and
techniques in the study of form and structure as it relates to human proportion
and anatomy analysis. 3 activities. Prerequisite: ART 201.
ART 309 Intermediate Painting (3)
Continuation of study of
technical and formal problems in painting. Expanded study of physical
characteristics of paint, tools, and substrates. Emphasis on the creative
process from concept to finished art. Contemporary issues in painting
introduced. Class Schedule will list
topic selected. Total credit limited to 9 units. 3 activities. Prerequisite:
ART 209, or consent of instructor.
ART 310 Art History–American Art (4)
Major historical periods of
American art from the colonial period to the present. Special emphasis will be
given to the broader notion of American art as a process of developing an
identity of the varied historical and sociological forces that have shaped
images in American art. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: One lower division art
history course or consent of instructor.
ART 311 Art History–Nineteenth Century Art (4)
History of painting and
sculpture from the French Revolution to the beginning of the 20th century.
Significant movements such as Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism,
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: One lower
division art history course, or consent of instructor.
ART 312 Art History–Twentieth Century Art (4)
History of major art
movements from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. Major
emphasis will be placed on Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism, Dada, Surrealism,
and the period of Post-World War II art to that of contemporary twenty-first
century art. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ART 211 or ART 212 or consent of
instructor.
ART 313 Design History (4)
Survey of design from the Victorian
era to the present, including major philosophies and movements, political,
social, cultural, and technological trends that influenced designers in the 20th
century. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Any lower division art history course.
ART 314 History of Photography (4) GE C4
In-depth survey of the
artistic and cultural achievements in photography from its invention to the
present day. Significant photographers, the evolution of aesthetic criteria in
the context of other visual arts as well as social/cultural impact. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Areas A and C3. Art and Design majors will not
receive GE C4 credit.
ART 316 Women as Subject and Object in Art History
(4)
(Also listed as WS 316)
Exploration of the role of
women in the visual arts. Women as artists, women as portrayed in art, and
feminist theory as it applies to the study of the visual arts and art history.
4 lectures. Prerequisite: ART 111, ART 112 or consent of instructor.
ART 317 Asian Art Survey (4)
Survey of the traditional
arts of
ART 318 Asian Art Topics: National, Religious, and
Intellectual Movements (4) GE C4
In-depth examination of
significant art movements in
ART 322 Color Photography (3)
Fundamental techniques in
color photography. Theory of color, visual concepts, exposing color
transparencies and negatives, printing from color negatives, finishing and
presentation. Studio electronic flash and available light. 2 lectures, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: ART 222.
ART 323 Introduction to Digital Image Making (3)
Creation and modification
of color images using transparency materials and digital files. Digital
photographic vocabulary as well as theory of color in expression and
communication. Survey of contemporary color photography and digital image
making. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ART 181, ART 222 or consent of
instructor.
ART 324 Photographic Expression (4)
Emphasis on personal
expression and developing style, introduction to symbology,
visual source development and the work of contemporary creative photographers.
2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: ART 224.
ART 325 4x5 Camera Techniques (3)
Basic techniques using 4x5
view cameras. Architecture, landscapes, portraiture, and other outdoor subjects
used to help the student master the use of large format cameras. Other topics
include exposure techniques, perspective, and sharpness correction, lighting
and composition. Sensitometric approach to B/W film
development and print quality emphasized. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: ART 323.
ART 326 4x5 Camera/Commercial (3)
Professional techniques
with large format cameras. Outdoor and studio photography presented using B/W
film, color transparencies, and high-resolution digital imaging. Topics include
studio lighting for glass and metal, copying, interiors, and product
photography. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ART 325.
ART 327 Portraiture (3)
Studio and environmental
portraiture. Emphasis on light ratios/patterns; posing; personality portrayal.
Retouching of film and print. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ART 224.
ART 329 Editorial and Corporate Photography (3)
Creating, lighting and
executing editorial assignments. Producing photography for corporate needs,
i.e. annual reports, brochures and in-house publications. Emphasis on selecting
subject matter, handling lights and color film. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: ART 326.
ART 331 Typographic Design (3)
Principles of letterforms
and how these principles affect the communication of ideas through graphic
design. Analysis of type style, structure, and form. Computer applications are
required for appropriate problems. 3 activities. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
ART 133, ART 134, ART 181, ART 232, or consent of instructor.
ART 332 Symbology (3)
Use of symbolism and
metaphor in graphic design. Communication of complex or abstract concepts with
connotative/denotative imagery. Development of ideas from research, reference
materials, and the imagination. Computer applications are required for
appropriate problems. 3 activities. Prerequisite: ART 133, ART 331, junior
standing.
ART 333 Corporate Identity (3)
Design and implementation
of corporate logos. Development of a graphic standards manual for use of
identity in diverse applications. For Art and Design majors only. Computer
applications are required for appropriate problems. 3 activities. Prerequisite:
ART 133, ART 134, ART 332, junior standing.
ART 335 Digital 3D Modeling and Design (4)
Development of skills and
techniques in the use of three-dimensional design and modeling via digital
technology. Capabilities of current software in the design and modeling of
three-dimensional form. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: ART 134 and ART
181, or consent of instructor.
ART 336 Exhibition Design/Museum Studies (3)
Theory and applied
principles of exhibition design for art objects in the museum or gallery
setting. Class responsible for planning and installing actual gallery
exhibitions. Total credit limited to 9 units. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: ART 148, ART 134, or consent of instructor.
ART 341 Glassblowing (4)
Survey of history of glass
and introduction to contemporary glass art, presented through visual examples
in slide/lecture format. Development of tools and forming processes introduced
while student develops 3-dimensional projects. 3 lectures, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: ART 101, ART 148 and ART 241; or consent of instructor.
ART 345 Ceramics II (3)
Studio course in hand,
wheel, mold, extruder, jigger, and press forming skills. Design of single and
multiple forms and kiln firing procedures. Total credit limited to 9 units. 3
activities. Prerequisite: ART 148, or ART 134, or ART 245 or consent of
instructor.
ART 348 Intermediate Sculpture (3)
Intermediate sculpture
course in expressive use of form with modeling, casting, carving, and/or
assembly. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: ART 134 and ART 148, or
consent of instructor.
ART 353 Intermedia/Art (4)
Studio course emphasizing
individual and collaborative creative exploration with project content derived
from student's experience. Focus on using traditional as well as new genres of
artistic expression such as site specific installations, video art, book works,
and performance art. Class Schedule
will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 lecture, 3
activities. Prerequisite: ART 101, ART 131, and ART 148,
or consent of instructor. Change
effective Winter 2007.
ART 355 Metalsmithing (3)
Studio course investigating
intermediate fabrication including raising, box construction and masonite dye. Exploration of surface design techniques for
nonferrous metals. Emphasis on creative design solutions to problems. Total
credit limited to 9 units. 3 activities. Prerequisite: ART 255, or consent of
instructor.
ART 356 Jewelry Casting (3)
Introduction to casting for
the jeweler with emphasis on creative design solutions to assigned problems.
Use of lost wax techniques including design, wax working, casting and finishing.
Total credit limited to 9 units. 3 activities. Prerequisite: ART 255, or
consent of instructor.
ART 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates
(1–2)
Individual investigation,
research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4
units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Senior standing and
consent of instructor.
ART 402 Life Drawing II (3)
Advanced problems in life
drawing. Advanced methods and techniques in the study of the human form as it
relates to proportion, anatomy analysis and composition. Total credit limited
to 6 units. 3 activities. Prerequisite: ART
302.
ART 406 Advanced Selected Topics in Painting (3)
Comparative development of
proportion and structure of the human head and figure as it relates to color
and value. Mixing of pigment color and its implementation to figure painting.
Continued emphasis with figure, its artistic placement in space and pictorial
composition. Class Schedule will list
topic selected. Total credit limited to 9 units. 3 activities. Prerequisite:
ART 302, ART 304.
ART 409 Advanced Painting (3)
Advanced problems in
painting. Emphasis on the creative process from concept to finished art.
Investigation of traditional, non-traditional and explorative work. to encourage
development of personal approach. Total credit limited to 9 units. 3
activities. Prerequisite: ART 309, or consent of instructor.
ART 427 Illustration Photography (3)
Applied principles of
design and color to produce a photograph that sells an idea, product, or
service. Both traditional and digital applications used. Joint projects with
ART 432, Advertising Design. Emphasis on thinking, planning, interpreting, and
presenting an idea photographically. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite:
ART 326 and senior standing.
ART 428 Portfolio Production Photography (1)
Physical production of
final portfolio for the graduating senior in photography concentration. 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: ART 427 and senior standing; concurrent enrollment in
ART 462 required.
ART 430 Advanced Typographic Design (3)
Advanced principles of
letterform design and modification related to the communication of ideas.
Continuation of analysis of type characteristics. Emphasis on computer application
to the typographic design processes. 3 activities. Prerequisite: ART 333 and
senior standing.
ART 431 Package Design (3)
Study of package and
graphic design for projects. Projects address research, analysis, designer
development and implementation. For Art and Design majors only. Computer
applications are required for appropriate problems. 3 activities. Prerequisite:
ART 232, ART 333 and senior standing.
ART 432 Advertising Design (3)
Development of print
advertising from concept to final presentation. Emphasis on art direction,
photo direction and copywriting. For Art and Design majors only. Computer
applications are required for appropriate problems. 3 activities. Prerequisite:
ART 431 and senior standing.
ART 433 Editorial Design (3)
Design of editorial
material, printed collateral, magazine layouts and annual reports. For Art and
Design majors only. Computer applications are required for appropriate
problems. 3 activities. Prerequisite: ART 431 and senior standing.
ART 435 Illustration (3)
Development of concept and
illustration techniques for use in graphic design and advertising. Total credit
limited to 6 units. For Art and Design majors only. 3 activities. Prerequisite:
ART 209, ART 302, ART 333.
ART 440 Advanced Selected Topics in Glass (4)
Continued exploration into
the expressive use of glass as a creative medium. Topics may include glass
casting, glass blowing, cane work, mold making, and kiln work. Total credit
limited to 12 units. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: ART 241 or ART
341, or consent of instructor.
ART 448 Advanced Topics in Sculpture (3)
Studio course specializing
in three dimensional form. Materials include clay, plaster, metal, or wood.
Course content will be selected from various topics that are representational,
abstraction, non-objective, or conceptual. Class
Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 9 units; may be
in same term. 3 activities. Prerequisite: ART 348.
ART 460 Professional Practices (2)
Professional practices in
the art, photography, and design fields, including legal and ethical issues,
taxes, contracts, fees and copyrights. Current job opportunities are researched
and a business plan is prepared. Course lectures augmented by visiting
professionals. For Art and Design majors only. 2 lectures. Prerequisite: Senior
standing.
ART 461 Senior Project (2)
Selection and completion of
a project under faculty super-vision. Minimum of 90 hours time. Results
presented in a formal report. Prerequisite: Senior standing and ART 460.
ART 462 Senior Portfolio Project (2)
Preparation of portfolio
system for entrance into the professional job market or graduate school. 2
activities. Prerequisite: Senior standing and ART 461.
ART 463 Undergraduate Seminar (2)
Analysis of selected
problems and topics for undergraduates. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Senior
standing.
ART 465 Contemporary Photography Seminar (2)
Survey of significant
photographers and developments in the field since 1950. The interaction between
photography and the other visual arts as well as its social impact during this
period. Student presentations on selected research topics. Total credit limited
to 4 units. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: ART 314.
ART 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)
Directed group study of selected
topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected.
Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor.
ART 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1–4)
Directed group laboratory
study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and
graduate students. Class Schedule
will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 laboratories.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ART 474 Collaborative Studio: Rendering, Animation
and Modeling (4)
A collaborative
visualization and design studio focusing on rendering, animation and modeling.
Modeling and animation software for design conceptualization and expression.
Collaboration in teams. Total credit limited to 8 units. 2 lectures, 2
activities. Prerequisite: ART 335 or consent of instructor.
ART 483 Video and Multimedia Production (4)
Video and computer
generated multimedia presentation scripting, editing, storyboarding and sound cutting.
Emphasis on effective communication using presentation techniques and
application software to create high impact applications. 2 lectures, 2
laboratories. Prerequisite: ART 181.
ART 484 Animation and Interactive Design (3)
Creation of in-depth animations
and interactive presentations. Advanced scripting, storyboarding and
interactive communication techniques. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite:
ART 181.
ART 486 Advanced Digital Image Making (3)
Expressive
possibilities of latest image manipulation software. Advanced capabilities of
this software explored with focus on development of conceptual and expressive
abilities in the digital medium. Art and Design majors only. 2 lectures, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: ART 181 and senior standing.
ART 487 Web Design (3)
Planning and implementation
of web sites. Focus on site structure, navigation, HTML, animation, and design
considerations. Art and Design majors only. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2
lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ART 181 or ART 323 and senior standing.
ART 488 Advanced Web Design (3)
Conceptual and technical
objectives: the development of the theoretical skills necessary to design a
successful web user interface, information architecture and visual identity for
digital projects, and the development of technical skills necessary to design
advanced interactivity with Macromedia Flash and JavaScript. 2 lectures, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: Art and Design majors only, ART 484, ART 487 and
senior standing.
ART 494 Cooperative Education Experience (6) (CR/NC)
Part-time work experience
in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest.
Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course
for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor
required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
ART 495 Cooperative Education Experience (12) (CR/NC)
Full-time work experience in
business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest.
Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course
for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor
required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.