1-4unit(s) Practical experience in archaeological procedures under actual field conditions. The course may include study of known archaeological sites, survey of archaeologically unexplored areas, or excavation of specific sites. Instruction includes research design and methods of implementation, reconnaissance, mapping, recording, testing, and excavation of archaeological data. Related studies include field photography, instrument survey, faunal identification, microanalysis, and expedition logistics. Individual initiative is encouraged.
Prerequisites: ANTH 2090 and 4605 recommended or consent of instructor.
3unit(s)(Formerly Caribbean Field School) Historical and ethnographic analysis of non-Western cultures
through immersion. Includes training in qualitative and
quantitative research strategies, ethnographic field techniques,
language (where applicable), and archival/ethnohistoric research
methods.
1-4unit(s) Studies in various aspects of physical anthropology such as faunal analysis, primate studies, human adaptability, and regional paleoanthropology.
3unit(s) An archaeological survey of identity formation among the ancient Maya and their neighbors. Students will work with primary archaeological data to understand the roots of Mesoamerican cultural practices seen in Latin America today.
ANTH 4852 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems
3unit(s) Theories and techniques of representation, production, and analysis of data in geographic information systems (GIS). Methods of spatial data creation, data structuring, database design, surface models, and spatial visualization will be examined. (Offered under the subjects ANTH and GEOG)
Prerequisites: GEOG 4750 or consent of instructor.
1-5unit(s) 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.
2-4unit(s) Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience in supervised paid employment within the discipline. Students are placed in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and department Co-op coordinator. May be repeated for a total of 8 units.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and consent of departmental coordinator.
1-6unit(s) Designed for students who are serving as interns in public or private agencies. Students serve internship as arranged between the agency and the department.
Prerequisites: 9 upper-division units in anthropology and consent of instructor.
1-4unit(s) Seminar for seniors in anthropology. Review and discussion of selected topics in anthropology. Each student is expected to report on an individual project.
Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score; senior standing.
3-5unit(s) Methodology of anthropology. Research techniques applied to investigation of original problems. Problem orientation, research design, manuscript preparation, and publication are emphasized.
4unit(s) 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 5300 - Digital Media Fundamentals and Visual Culture
4unit(s) Strengthens students’ knowledge of the digital media industry and provides the foundation in qualitative research methods in visual anthropology.
ANTH 5350 - Evolution of Digital Media and Culture
3unit(s) Investigates the influence of digital media on cultural behavioral patterns around the world. Examines the co-evolution of society and technologies.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing, satisfactory completion of ANTH 5300, or consent of instructor.
ANTH 5852 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems
3unit(s) 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.
1-5unit(s) 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.
1-4unit(s) 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.
3unit(s)(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.
3unit(s)(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.
3unit(s)(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
3unit(s) 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
3unit(s) Traditional and contemporary printmaking in planographic techniques such as Monotype, Lithography, Viscosity Printing, Digital Printing, and photo-sensitive processes.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s)(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.
3unit(s)(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.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) 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.
Satisfies G.E. area C1 and the Multicultural Requirement.
3unit(s) Survey of Islamic Art from the 600’s to the present, emphasizing a global approach and examining how Islam is represented in visual and material cultures.
Satisfies G.E. area C1 and the Multicultural Requirement.
3unit(s) Survey of the Art of Asia from the Bronze Age until the present, emphasizing the influence of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism on visual culture.
Satisfies G.E. area C1 and the Multicultural Requirement.
3unit(s) 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.
1-5unit(s) Development of a selected topic in art. (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics will vary. Different topics may be taken for credit.
3unit(s) 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
3unit(s)(Formerly ART 2010) Studies from observation focusing on the mastery of traditional and modern methods of drawing from 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.
3unit(s)(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.
3unit(s)(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.
3unit(s) Fundamental theories and practices involved in the process of relief printmaking and monotypes. Emphasis on materials, techniques, tools, and craftsmanship. May be repeated for credit.
3unit(s) 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 credit.
4unit(s) 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.
4unit(s) 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 credit.
4unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) 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.
4unit(s) 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.
3unit(s)(Formerly Painting from Observation) Studies from direct observation, focused on the mastery of traditional and modern methods of painting. May be repeated for credit.
3unit(s)(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.
3unit(s)(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.
3unit(s) Further development of automatic creative processes with an emphasis on interpretation using a range of theoretical models. May be repeated for credit.
3unit(s) 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.
4unit(s)(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
3unit(s)(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.
3unit(s)(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.
4unit(s)(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.
3unit(s)(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.
3unit(s)(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.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s)(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.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) To provide students with the fundamental skills needed for effective visual communication through traditional and new media. May be repeated for credit.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) 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.
Satisfies G.E. area UD-C. Upper Division G.E. courses are designed to be taken after upper-division status (completion of 60 semester units) is attained.
ART 3615 - Consumer Objects: Mold Making and Casting
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s)(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.
3unit(s) Video production course examining the fundamentals of narrative structures in cinematography. Topics include the three act structure, the monomyth, character development, and storytelling best practices. May be repeated for credit.
3unit(s) 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.
Satisfies G.E. area UD-C. Upper Division G.E. courses are designed to be taken after upper-division status (completion of 60 semester units) is attained.
3unit(s) 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.
ART 3626 - Visual Storytelling for Video and Animation
3unit(s) Introduction to the methods and tools of visual storytelling. Students will learn to create story images from written/spoken ideas to develop these images and ideas into a clear and dramatic narrative arc, and to edit these images into a story reel.
3unit(s) 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.
Satisfies G.E. area UD-C. Upper Division G.E. courses are designed to be taken after upper-division status (completion of 60 semester units) is attained.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s)(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.
Satisfies G.E. area UD-C. Upper Division G.E. courses are designed to be taken after upper-division status (completion of 60 semester units) is attained.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) Introduction to creating strong character animation in 2D software. Students will develop methods for planning an animation; creating lifelike movement; implementing strong posing, good staging, and advanced mechanics of motion, while using an effective and efficient workflow. May be repeated for credit.
3unit(s) This course introduces fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of 3D digital modeling, rendering, and rapid prototyping. Students will learn 3D modeling techniques including: production of geometric and organic surfaces and forms, scene composition, lighting, and surface texturing techniques. May be repeated for credit.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) 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 original games. This course 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
3unit(s) 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 Inquiry).
3unit(s) 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 Inquiry).
3unit(s) 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 Inquiry).
ART 4070 - Women and Gender in the History of Art I: Europe and the United States
3unit(s)(Offered under the subjects ART and GEND) Examination of gender, sexuality, and the roles of women in cultural production within the visual arts. A historical survey, focusing on Europe and the United States and covering women, lesbian, and feminist artists in the history or art and representations of gender from antiquity to the present. Course will also engage philosophical inquiries, such as feminist and queer theories.
Satisfies G.E. area UD-C. Upper Division G.E. courses are designed to be taken after upper-division status (completion of 60 semester units) is attained.
ART 4080 - Women and Gender in the History of Art II: Global and Transnational Contexts
3unit(s)(Offered under the subjects ART and GEND) Examination of gender, sexuality, and the roles of women and queer artists of color in cultural production within the visual arts outside of Europe. A historical survey, focusing on a global context and covering women, queer, and feminist artists in the history of art and representations of gender from ancient times to the present. Course will also engage philosophical inquiries, such as postcolonial, feminist, and queer theories.
Satisfies G.E. area UD-C and the Multicultural Requirement. Upper Division G.E. courses are designed to be taken after upper-division status (completion of 60 semester units) is attained.
4unit(s)(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.
3unit(s) 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.
3unit(s) Examination of theories of creativity including cognitive, psychological, and physiological development. The roles of intuition, invention, and insight; processes to encourage and enhance creativity.