art

This course is a studio class in drawing and composition. Lectures and discussions stress the fundamental discipline related to the visualization of concrete or abstract concepts. Practice in drawing and development of content will be emphasized..

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: engwr102 or 103 and engrd116 or eslr 320, esll320, eslw320 or placement through assessment process. Course transferable to UC/CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. aa/as area 3B; CSU area C1.

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This is a studio class where the understanding of human form and structure is based upon drawing from the nude figure. Topics include analysis of proportion, anatomy and the relationship of the figure to space. Projects developing compositions in which the figure is the subject for a study of line, shape, value, texture and space will be emphasized. This course may be taken twice for credit. ART 305 Figure Drawing and Composition 3

3 units Prerequisite: art300 with a grade of "C" or better. Course transferable to UC/CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken twice for credit.

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This course offers laboratory experience to assist in completing complex sculpture projects. The course focuses on the development of a personal creative vision furthering technical skills, and complex problem solving. May be taken three times.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: art304. Course transferable to UC/CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. May be taken twice for credit.

art

This course consists of a structured examination of the formal and technical aspects of 35mm photography. A problem-solving approach is utilized to explore compositional ideas. Camera operation, black and white film developing, and printmaking are covered. Students must furnish 35mm camera, film and photographic paper. Processing chemicals are supplied.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: engwr102 or 103, esll320 or eslr320 or eslw320 or placement through assessment process. Course transferable to UC/CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. CSU area C1.

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This course involves discussion and studio participation relating to the structural, technical and intellectual aspects of film making. Work by contemporary film makers will be sued to supplement class lectures and criticism. The student choosing to make an individual film must furnish camera, film and processing. Equipment and materials are supplied for students participating in a group film.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: engwr102 or 103 and engrd116 or eslr320, esll320,eslw320 or placement through assessment process. Course transferable to UC/CSU. Hours: 18 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. CSU area C1.

artnm

This course is an introduction to the digital environment for Art New Media. Topics of MAC OS, digital vocabulary, scanning, saving and file formats will be included. Distinctions between vector, bitmap, and page layout applications will be made using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 18 hours lecture; 27 hours lab.

artnm

This course covers human facial expression and anatomy using live models, anatomical references and imagination. Issues of expression as it relates to skeletal and muscular anatomy will be addressed through a series of 2D and 3D projects. Not open to students who have taken ART 306.

3 units, class meets same requirements as: art306 [Not open to students who have taken art306] Prerequisite: None. Advisory: art304. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course introduces the basic operating principles of Corel Painter to create and manipulate images. The fundamental skills of drawing and painting will be applied to individual portfolio quality projects. This course may be taken four times on different platforms.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm302, art300. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course maybe taken four times on different platforms.

artnm

This course is an introduction to computer-based photographic imaging using the basic operating principles of Adobe PhotoShop. Topics include color field variation, retouching, and the integration of graphics and photographs. The tools of the software application are applied to produce individual portfolio quality projects. This course may be taken four times for credit on a different version.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: art320, cisc300 (Macintosh), engwr102 or 103 and engrd116 with a grade of "C" or better; or esl320, esll320, eslw320 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through assessment process. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software versions.

artnm

This course introduces computer 3D modeling and rendering, using industry standard software. Areas of focus include the modeling of 3D objects, camera use, and lighting techniques. The tools of the software application are applied to produce images for use in fine art, design, broadcast, film, and the Web. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software versions.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: art300, 320, 370 or 411. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software versions.

artnm

This course is a continuation of ARTNM 420. Human character modeling techniques are analyzed and applied. Techniques for creating animation controls, commonly known as rigging, are applied to create a digital marionette. Full body and facial character animation controls are examined. Industry issues, such as the topology flow of human anatomy and rig interfacing for animators, are developed. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software packages or versions.

3 units Prerequisite: artnm420 with a grade of "C" or better. Advisory: art375. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software packages or versions.

artnm

This course provides complex character animation techniques using industry standard software. Characters walk, breathe and act within a developed context. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software packages or versions.

3 units Prerequisite: artnm420 with a grade of "C" or better. Advisory: art375; DANCE 330. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software packages or versions.

artnm

This course provides complex texturing techniques and special effects using industry standard software. Scenes are created using texture mapping and shader trees, and atmospheres created using particles and volumetrics. Animation topics such as explosions and the breaking of objects are included. This class may be taken four times for credit on different software packages or versions.

3 units Prerequisite: artnm420 with a grade of "C" or better. Advisory: art411 or 419; artnm326. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This class may be taken four times for credit on different software packages or versions.

artnm

This course introduces 3D computer animated story telling using the short film genre. The 3D animation production pipeline is examined and used in the creation process. Short films are created in a team format. The short films are prepared for a portfolio DVD quality presentation.

3 units Prerequisite: Completion of 9 units from one Art New Media Certificate with a grade of "C" or better. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course provides the fundamentals of designing and assembling an Art New Media portfolio of art and/or graphic works. Topics include techniques for presenting and photo-documenting the work and developing a resume.

3 units Prerequisite: Completion of 9 units from one Art New Media Certificate with a grade of "C" or better. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course provides supervised internship in the field of Art New Media which includes graphic design, multimedia and web graphics. It also includes essential aspects of project development and management.

1-4 units Prerequisite: Completion of 12 units of Art New Media (artnm) courses with a "C" or better. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 18 hours lecture; 60-240 hours lab.