(4Units) Drawing on case studies from Island and Mainland Southeast Asia (including southern China), this course explores the long history of human-environmental interaction in the region. We examine the causes of stress and instability in that interaction and the attempts to restore viable relationships and systems. (Course offered under the subjects ANTH and GEOG)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
ANTH 5852 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems
(3Units) Theories and techniques of representation, production, and analysis of data in geographic information systems (GIS). Data creation, database design, surface modeling, and advanced spatial analysis techniques are examined. (Course offered under the subjects GEOG and ANTH)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing, GEOG 4750 and 4752, or consent of instructor.
(1-5Units) Field research conducted in any subdiscipline of anthropology under the direction of a specific faculty member. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Available only for postbaccalaureate credit.
(1-4Units) For students capable of independent study in one of the fields of anthropology. Topics and supervising instructors may vary. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Available only for postbaccalaureate credit.
(3Units)(Formerly Introduction to Drawing) An introduction to art as representation and expression for the
General Education and Liberal Studies student, providing an
overview of creativity based on personal experience and on the
experience of diverse cultures from the past and present.
(3Units)(Formerly Drawing I: Direct Observation) The exploration of basic drawing as a medium for representation using a broad range of materials and processes, with reference to contemporary practice.
(3Units)(Formerly Drawing II) Studio work in two-dimensional media, aimed at developing an understanding of compositional models and meanings, as they have evolved in the artistic styles of traditional and modern masters.
ART 1030 - Foundation Printmaking, Option A, Physical Strategies
(3Units)Development of coherent visual communication and expression through the exploration of a diverse range of physical printmaking methodologies such as Intaglio, Relief, Collography, and Digital Printmaking.
ART 1035 - Foundation Printmaking, Option B, Planographic Print Strategies
(3Units)Traditional and contemporary printmaking in planographic techniques such as Monotype, Lithography, Viscosity Printing, Digital Printing, and phot-sensitive processes.
(3Units) Achieve a basic understanding of and ability to manipulate digital media such as: text, photographs, illustrations, sound, and video through investigation and creation of this media.
(3Units)(Formerly Visual Principles, Two-Dimensional) Students are given the opportunity to develop coherent visual communication and expression through the exploration of a diverse range of painting methodologies.
(3Units)(Formerly Visual Principles, Three-Dimensional) An opportunity for students to develop coherent visual communication and expression through the exploration of a diverse range of sculptural methodologies.
(3Units) A lower-division G.E. course designed to give students experiences in clay. A 3-D exploration of form in space. Basic ceramic principles and techniques in handbuilding ceramic sculpture. May be repeated once for credit, but only three units may be applied toward G.E. requirement.
(3Units) Understanding and appreciation of the visual arts through Gallery, Museum, and Collection visits. Visits to at least 6 art exhibitions required. May require field trips. May be repeated for credit, but only three units may be applied toward G.E. requirement.
(3Units) Survey of the art of non-Western cultures, concentrating on the sculpture, architecture, and crafts of Asia and the Middle East, the Americas before Columbus, Africa, and Oceania.
(3Units) Survey of Islamic Art from the 600s to the present, emphasizing a global approach and examining how Islam is represented in visual and materials cultures.
(3Units) Survey of the Art of Asia from the Bronze Age until the present,
emphasizing the influence of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism on
visual culture.
(3Units) Study of the basic elements of the visual arts (color, line, form,
etc.) with emphasis on developing a critical appreciation of
various modes of expression. Also stressed are techniques and
media, functions and themes in art, the role of the artist, and
major stylistic trends in the history of art. Not open to art majors.
(1-5Units) Development of a selected topic in art. (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics will vary. Different topics may be taken for credit.
(3Units) Studio work aimed at gaining a clear working understanding of color as a focus in the understanding of artistic form in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media, as it is experienced in observation and in the optical unconscious. May be repeated for credit.
ART 3005 - Drawing the Human Figure from Observation
(3Units)(Formerly ART 2010) Studies from observation focusing on the mastery of traditional and modern methods of drawing fro the nude model and on how it is uniquely employed as subject matter and as a compositional element in visual art. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units)(Formerly Drawing the Human Figure; Drawing III) A study focused on drawing the nude human figure primarily from an anatomical/structural perspective. Deals with the human figure as subject matter and as a compositional element. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units)(Formerly Drawing IV) Development of forms of representation and expression based on artistic interests and judgments that are unique to the individual student. May involve explorations of non-traditional media and genres. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) For Liberal Studies and transfer students. Studio experience using diverse methodologies targeted towards development of a personal language of drawing that is expressive, formally coherent, and meaningful. May be repeated for credit. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Artistic Inquiry)
(3Units) Fundamental theories and practices involved in the process of relief printmaking and monotypes. Emphasis on materials, techniques, tools, and craftsmanship. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.
(3Units) Creative and technical investigation of intaglio printmaking. Exploration of major techniques of the etched plate; hard and soft grounds, aquatint and open-biting, engraving, multiple-plate color and photo-mechanical applications. Emphasis on the development of pertinent graphic images and the mastery of process and craft. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.
(4Units) Development of graphic images based on lithographic techniques and processes. Emphasis on the unique qualities of the lithographic print, including color. May be repeated for advanced work.
(4Units) Fundamental theories and practices involved in silk-screen printing. Exploration of water-based screenprinting processes using paper stencil, screen filler, crayon resist, stencil film, and photo-mechanical techniques. May be repeated for a total of 8 units.
(4Units) An exploration of the major techniques of intaglio color printmaking. Multiple plate, color-drop, and simultaneous viscosity color processes will be covered with emphasis on development of graphic images. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Creative and aesthetic investigation of mono-prints from direct techniques to complete manipulation of the matrix. Includes problems in black and white and in color. May be repeated for credit.
(4Units) Creative and aesthetic problems in color lithography. The nature and function of color as a medium and visual properties. The history of chrome lithography with an emphasis on the 20th century. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units)(Formerly Painting from Observation) Studies from direct observation, focused on the mastery of traditional and modern methods of painting. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units)(Formerly Advanced Painting; Formerly ART 4200) Further development of perceptual, interpretive, and associative creative processes using a range of artistic models. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units)(Formerly Painting from Imagination) Introduction to painting and drawing practices that stimulate imaginative reverie and access to unconscious material through experimentation with processes of automatic mark-making and creative visualization. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Further development of automatic creative processes with an emphasis on interpretation using a range of theoretical models. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Aimed at preparing the advanced student for the future challenges of independent studio work by using the semester as a model experience of long-term artistic development. Students will become familiar with the nature of the creative process itself by starting with individual aesthetic interests and judgments as a basis for evolving toward unique expressive forms and artistic style. May be repeated for credit.
(4Units)(Formerly ART 3232 Painting the Human Form) Study of the human form from direct observation of the studio model and in terms of the convergence of appearances and pictorial form. May be repeated for credit.
ART 3300 - Multimedia: Assemblages and Construction
(3Units)(Formerly ART 3311. Multimedia: Assemblages and Construction; Modeling) Working in a variety of media on an intermediate sculpture level, traditional and contemporary concepts will be explored, including installation and site-specific 3-D composition. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units)(Formerly ART 3321) Development of sculpture through the subtractive process. Emphasizes concept development, tools and techniques of stone or wood carving. May be repeated for credit.
(4Units)(Formerly Foundry) Techniques of both lost-wax and sand casting will be used to translate sculpture ideas and processes into metal. Lab time required. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: ART 1200; 2-3 sculptures suitable for casting.
(3Units)(Formerly ART 3301) Assignments are geared to the imaginative use of the figure. Figure study will precede interpretive work. The purpose is to engage students in a fresh analysis of the figure as a spatial yet personal statement. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units)(Formerly Advanced Ceramics) Intermediate and/or advanced concepts and techniques in hand-built ceramics. Individualized course content according to student’s needs. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Students will explore the concepts, methods, and materials associated with sculpture fabrication with particular emphasis on contemporary sculptural materials and techniques. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Exploration will focus on the context (environment and a sense of place) as a major component of sculptural practice in both form and content. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Class offers a collaborative experience between students in developing public sculptural solutions. Development of principles and skills utilized during the preparation of public proposals. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Studio course in the design principles of visual communication with an introduction to design concepts, processes, methodology, communication theory, and visual problem solving. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units)(Formerly Web-Based Environments) Studio course in creating web sites which also investigates theory, history, and design principles of web based communication. Examines the conventions, strategies, and aesthetics employed by artists and developers in the creation of web-based environments. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Studio course in the study and manipulation of typographic communications. Students will explore and develop skills in composition and type design, layout, and spacing with appropriate use of different fonts. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Studio course in illustration leading to the development of individual voice. Emphasis on innovation and conceptual thinking through varied illustrative media and techniques. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) To provide students with the fundamental skills needed for effective visual communication through traditional and new media. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Course defines the role of packaging in product identification, presentation, and production. The unique challenges of adapting typography, illustration, design, and materials to three-dimensional forms are explored. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Students will experiment with the visual interaction of typographic elements and investigate the communication of content and the qualities of text. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: ART 1040 and ART 3520 or consent of instructor.
(3Units) In this course students will explore design strategies for the visual presentation of complex information and investigate the design, editing, and analysis of graphic representations of data. Students will develop ways to enhance the clarity, density, and dimensionality of information display. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: ART 2520 and/or ART 2522 or consent of instructor.
(3Units) The student will explore through case studies the essential skills required to design logos, marketing materials, and advertising programs to establish and promote a corporate identity. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Studio course offering production of design materials and the technical background for graphic designers. Press-checks, color specifications and proofing, pre-press art, file preparation, paper selections and characteristics will all be addressed. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: ART 1040 and ART 3500 or consent of instructor.
(3Units) The imaginative combining of text and image and the exploration of their interplay from technical conceptual and aesthetic/design aspects. Digital and hands-on exploration of fonts and images. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) This course continues the study of graphic design principles presented in ART 3500 and ART 3590. An emphasis will be placed on advanced visual problem-solving with digital media from concept development to final presentation. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: ART 1040, ART 3500, and ART 3590, or consent of instructor.
ART 3615 - Consumer Objects: Mold Making and Casting
(3Units) Students are offered the opportunity to examine the concerns and issues associated with consumer objects. Working with what they have discovered, the students will create sculptures through the processes of mold making and casting. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units)(Formerly The Moving Image - Video and Film) Exploration of video as media for communication and artistic expression. Training in video and camera mechanics, composition, lighting, storyboarding, editing, sound, and visual aesthetics. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Studio course combining critical viewing skills with practical instruction in the contemporary world of documentary video production. Training in video technology, camera mechanics, composition, lighting, storyboarding, editing, sound, and visual aesthetics. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Studio course covering compositing techniques from video and still image sources, and experiment with techniques used to manipulate and combine them. Students will learn frame composition, timing, editorial techniques, and compositing tools and techniques with post-production software tools. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units)(Formerly Still Photograph I) Course will develop the student’s ability to use still photography (both digital and analog). Study will focus on historical and contemporary photographic representation of Urban Environment, Portraiture, and Landscape. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Studio course investigating historical and contemporary photographic representation. Course will develop compositional and conceptual image acquisition skills and the ability to acquire, manipulate, and print high quality digital color photographs. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Studio course investigating historical and contemporary photographic representation. Course will develop compositional and conceptual image acquisition skills and the ability to process and print analog black and white photographs. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Students will explore publication design principles. The student will be provided with the opportunities to apply these to the creation of both print and web-based media. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: ART 1040 and ART 3500 or consent of instructor.
(3Units)(Formerly Electronic Art and Design) Studio course offering students the opportunity to create computer-based artwork which includes digital image creation, animation, and sound integration, non-linear environments and computer mediated delivery of content. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Students will explore their use of the principles of animation while incorporating advanced illustrative techniques to explore form in motion. Students work in teams on animation projects that demonstrate storytelling techniques. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Studio course introducing fundamental concepts of 3D computer modeling, rendering, and animation. Students will learn relevant theory and explore the principles of 3D animation while incorporating advanced illustrative techniques to explore 3D form in motion. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: ART 1040 and one of the following: ART 3700 or ART 3710 or ART 3725.
(3Units) Studio course exposing students to making computer mediated performance and interactive installation systems, focusing on interactive video and animation artworks and environmental sensing. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: ART 1040 and one of the following: ART 3700 or ART 3710 or ART 3725.
(3Units) Studio course in development of a storyline and rich media forms for a non-linear narrative. They integrate interactive experiences to create an immersive user experience, emphasizing contemporary forms of digital storytelling and user interface strategies. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Studio course on fundamental gaming principles. Gaming is a cultural space embracing the histories of role-playing and performance arts. Students will work in teams to develop creative and orginal games. This coruse will involve building digital artifacts to realize creative gaming projects. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: ART 1040 and one of the following: ART 3700 or ART 3710 or ART 3725.
ART 3820 - A Visual Approach to Learning and Teaching
(3Units) Studio lecture class which explores connections between visual art
and at least two other disciplines. Typical examples include art,
biology, physics, mathematics, history, literature. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Artistic Inquiry)
(3Units) Direct experience in creating artistic projects from studies of our
ecology, readings, and discussions about issues of art and ecology,
field trips, individual and group projects. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Artistic Inquiry)
(3Units) To impart knowledge of the California missions as an integrated,
multi-discipline based manner. Examines the art and architecture of
the mission in its cultural, sociological, economic, and political
context. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Artistic Inquiry)
(3Units) Looks at the creative spirit manifested in the conceptualization of
making art. The universality of this creative impulse will be
examined, examples will be studied from many cultures and periods.
Provides hands-on experience to the student. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Artistic Inquiry)
(3Units) The art of children, primitives, and the insane as an influence on
Modern Art. Exploration of formal and ideological issues in
outsider art (especially child art) and its influence on Modern
Art. Includes lectures, discussions, and studio projects. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Artistic Inquiry)
(4Units)(Formerly ART 4250 Abstract Painting and Composition) Studio work with painting and multimedia that engages students’ individual artistic interests in ways that parallel the dramatic stylistic development of 19th and 20th century modern art. Studio exploration of the deeper meanings and methods of modern masters. May be repeated for credit.
(3Units) Theoretical investigation of new art media such as
digital/electronic technology and new approaches including
performance, installation, and site-specific works. Focus on content concerned with societal issues and values.
(3Units) Examination of theories of creativity including cognitive,
psychological, and physiological development. The roles of
intuition, invention, and insight; processes to encourage and
enhance creativity.
(3Units) For advanced studio art majors, this course involves immersion in studio practice and encourages cross-disciplinary opportunities. Emphasizes development of individual expression.
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing in art or consent of instructor.
(3Units) An in-depth exploration of art works and the great museums of the world. The role of museums as a place to preserve, interpret, and promote the natural and cultural inheritance of humanity will be examined with considerations of the ethics of collecting and ownership.
Satisfies G.E. areas F2 and G.
Prerequisites: Any lower division art history class.
(3Units) Architecture, sculpture, and painting of the Classical World including Aegean Art prior to the Golden age of Greece and Greco-Roman Art from the fifth century up to 400 A.D.
(3Units) The architecture, sculpture, painting, and minor arts of Medieval
Western Europe encompassing the Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, and
Gothic periods.
(3Units) Painting, sculpture, and architecture of the 15th and 16th centuries in Italy. Emphasis is placed on understanding masterpieces of this period in their historical, aesthetic, and cultural contexts.
Satisfies G.E. area F2.
Prerequisites: ART 2520 or ART 2530 or consent of instructor.
(3Units) Painting, sculpture, and architecture in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. Major artists from Italy, Spain, and Northern Europe include Bernini, Caravaggio, Rubens, Rembrandt, and Vermeer.
Satisfies G.E. area F2.
Prerequisites: ART 2520 or ART 2530 or consent of instructor.
(3Units)(Formerly Early Modern Art, 1800-1870) A study of the major trends and artists from neo-classicism up to the beginnings of impressionism. An investigation of the relationship of artists and movements to the cultural and intellectual milieu.
Prerequisites: ART 2520 or 2530 or consent of instructor.
(3Units)(Formerly Modern Art, 1870-1945) An analysis and interpretation of the major artistic movements from 1870-1970. Emphasis on the changing aesthetic, theoretical, and artistic approaches of this period.
Satisfies G.E. area F2.
Prerequisites: ART 2520 or 2530 or consent of instructor.
(3Units) Course outlines the history of modern art from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, examining major artistic movements in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East.
Satisfies G.E. areas F2 and G.
Prerequisites: ART 2520 or ART 2525 or ART 2526 or ART 2527, or consent of instructor.
(3Units)(Formerly Art Since 1945; Formerly Contemporary Art) Analysis and interpretation of major conceptual and expressive
issues raised by individual artists and groups of artists during
the post modern era to the present.
(3Units) An in-depth study of Islamic Art, examining the art and architecture of Islamicate empires. The course discussion will be framed through critical theory and aesthetics, exploring the connections between representation, power, and the religion of Islam.
Satisfies G.E. areas F2 and G.
Prerequisites: ART 2515 or ART 2525 or ART 2526 or consent of instructor.