An introductory art orientation course dealing with the philosophy of art, language of design, aesthetics, art criticism, and a basic understanding of the Western and Non-Western artistic heritage.

Introductory course in the principles and elements of design as they apply to basic art skills and media, aesthetic awareness, art criticism, and applications in the fine, applied, and multicultural arts. Provides hands-on art experiences.

Introduction to two-dimensional design theories and criticism. Exploration of art techniques and media used in two-dimensional compositions. Applications in Non-Western art forms.

Introduction to the practice of three-dimensional design, theories, and criticism. Emphasis on the formal aspects of design including composition, balance, and space. Applications to sculpture, architecture, and industrial design.

Introduction to the materials, techniques, styles, historical influences, and compositional structures of drawing, with an emphasis on perceptual skills.

A survey of Western and Non-Western art history and styles through the study and criticism of painting, sculpture, and architecture from ancient civilizations to the Renaissance period.

A survey of Western and Non-Western art history and styles, from the Renaissance to the modern period.

Introductory experiences in the creation and production of computer-generated images. Includes the use of graphics software to combine image, text and technology; including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.

Introduction to visual form-making in graphic design through use of symbols, type, and imagery. Exploration of design applications, techniques, issues, and media fundamental to the graphic design profession.

Emphasizes the technical and expressive qualities of drawing as a finished work of art. Focus is given to technical development, conceptual ideation, historical contextualization, and contemporary experimental practices.

Introduction to the techniques, expressive qualities, and criticism of oil painting media.

Introduction to camera and image utilizing traditional film based photochemical processes. Emphasis on camera skills, film formats, lighting, and darkroom based printing.

Beginning sculpture techniques in a variety of media. Emphasis is on contemporary art approaches and issues.

Processes and techniques of printmaking. Includes intaglio, relief, or planographic media. Explores Western and Non-Western influences on printmaking imagery and techniques.

Introduction to clay, glazes, firing, and studio procedures through the production of hand-built and wheel thrown forms. There is an emphasis on function and athletics as it relates to both historical and contemporary practices.

Introduction to the camera and image utilizing digital technology. Emphasis on camera skills, digital darkroom techniques, lighting, and digital printing.

This course investigates "thinking with" type and how it shapes content, gives language a physical body, and enables the flow of messages. It looks at type's diversity from letter form, to the massing of letters into larger bodies, as well as spatial organization. It explores the relationship between social and cultural history, theory, and technology and how they influence typographic design from print to screen.

Studies of modern art movements from the middle of the 19th century through the middle of the 20th century. Includes applications to art criticism, aesthetics, and Non-Western influences on modern art.

Exploration of contemporary art with reference to historical developments from the mid-20th century to the present. Aesthetics, criticism, gender issues, and Non-Western influences are also explored.

Painting in oil and other media with emphasis on conceptual development and personal expression.

An introduction to history, theory, coding languages, best practices and industry standard workflow for interactive/web projects. Students apply user-centered design methodologies, design principles, and HTML and CSS programming languages to create web interface for interactive mobile and web publishing.

Theory and practice in the teaching of the visual arts in early education though middle school years. Content is designed to meet expectations of the California Visual and Performing Arts Framework and California Visual Arts Standards.

Planning the total home environment. Housing and interior design from a non-technical basis.

Explores alternative processes and techniques in photography such as liquid emulsions, alternative negative creation and alternative cameras. Emphasis on the photograph as contemporary art.

Contemporary sculpture techniques using a range of three-dimensional media.

Technical and conceptual experiences in printmaking techniques that can include drypoint, intaglio, woodblock, collograph, or silk screen.

Students are exposed to intermediate level projects in ceramics design. Focus is placed on increasing skills, confidence, and knowledge using a variety of techniques.

Studies in Non-Western visual art forms. Students explore art works from around the world through classroom activities and fieldwork assignments at local art museums and institutions with Non-Western art collections.

Explores conceptual applications of technology in photography and the merging of digital and chemical techniques. Emphasis on the photograph as contemporary art.

An introductory course in illustration with an emphasis on concept, individual expression, and the development of technical skills in a variety of media. Students focus on the process of taking a project from thumbnails and roughs, through to finished art. Students are exposed to a variety of areas of illustration: advertising, editorial, institutional, and corporate.

Illustration designed to increase visual vocabulary, conceptual skills, development of technical abilities in traditional and digital media, and understanding of professional practices.

An investigation of the strategies for designing a brand identity program across media. Students will use a comprehensive design process including research analysis, development, and organization to create a large-scale brand identity program. All aspects of context, content, design, production, and best practices are addressed in a semester long project.

An examination of the history, process and practice of design from the late 19th century to the new millennium. Objects, designers, history and culture which led to the birth of the profession of design are addressed along with its sources in art, architecture, science, and industry.

Classical and recent theories of beauty and art, with selected coverage of such concepts as aesthetics, expression, representation, and criticism.

Advanced procedures applied to drawing the human figure. Emphasis on contemporary and traditional styles, techniques in a variety of media, human anatomy, and historical influences.

Studio practice course for visual art students. Emphasis is placed on contemporary art strategies and theoretical issues.

An advanced level seminar. Exploration of contemporary art media, critical and theoretical issues, including multicultural, and gender influences. Also addresses professional strategies and practices.

Private art lessons in advanced studio art or graphic design experiences.

Learn advanced web HTML and CSS programming languages, user-centered experience theories (UX) and methods to inform structure and styling. Emphasis is placed on learning object-oriented approaches to develop dynamic/reusable rich media modules combined with data applications for interactive mobile and web publishing.

Theory and practice in the teaching of the visual arts in the schools. Content is designed to meet expectations of the California Visual Arts Standards and focuses primarily on middle through high school levels. Each student is required to prepare a final portfolio of the semester's work. Students are required to spend a minimum of 16 hours of observation time in a public school art classroom during the semester.

Visual Arts majors in studio areas or art history begin capstone work for a senior art exhibition or art history research project.

Investigate the process of building a comprehensive professional portfolio across media. Human-centered design research methods and processes are introduced and applied. Students design for and with communities to build empathy and understand the people they're serving. They iterate scores of ideas to create innovative design solutions that meet human need and promote positive social engagement.

Students observe and participate in art or design-related professional settings under qualified supervisors.

Investigate the process of building a comprehensive professional portfolio across media in this advanced level senior capstone course. Learn and practice using human-centered research methods culminating in a portfolio reviewed by faculty and design professionals.

Visual Arts majors complete and present their capstone exhibition or research project in their final semester. Work is completed under faculty supervision and reviewed by a panel of art faculty and professionals.

Studies in selected art topics by advanced art or graphic communications students.