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Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 26, 2008

Art (ART)


ART 122    Introduction to Ornamental Iron    .5-3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the hands-on basics of metal forming, design principles and materials used for sculpture, and functional art forms with emphasis on the use of the anvil and the gas forge. Different artists and topics are covered each semester. This course may be taken 4 times for a total of 6 units.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
Sa           09:00AM-12:15PM   LEC   L.Parker             ARC MAIN Rm 501      21474
Sa           12:25PM-03:40PM   LAB   L.Parker             ARC MAIN Rm 501      
Units: 2
Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
F            09:00AM-10:40AM   LEC   L.Parker             ARC MAIN Rm 501      21478
F            10:50AM-01:55PM   LAB   L.Parker             ARC MAIN Rm 501      


ART 300    Elementary Drawing and Composition    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLL 320, ELSW 320, or placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: 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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          07:00AM-07:50AM   LEC   J.Albertson          ARC MAIN Rm 510      16586
TTh          08:00AM-09:20AM   LAB   J.Albertson          ARC MAIN Rm 510      
F            08:30AM-10:10AM   LEC   K.Roughton           ARC MAIN Rm 582      16590
F            10:30AM-01:35PM   LAB   K.Roughton           ARC MAIN Rm 582      
TTh          09:30AM-10:20AM   LEC   J.Albertson          ARC MAIN Rm 504      19008
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LAB   J.Albertson          ARC MAIN Rm 504      
MW           12:30PM-01:20PM   LEC   J.Bertinuson         ARC MAIN Rm 504      20016
MW           01:30PM-02:50PM   LAB   J.Bertinuson         ARC MAIN Rm 504      
TTh          12:30PM-01:20PM   LEC   P.Wood               ARC MAIN Rm 510      16594
TTh          01:30PM-02:50PM   LAB   P.Wood               ARC MAIN Rm 510      
TTh          03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   M.Gessler            ARC MAIN Rm 510      16602
TTh          04:00PM-05:20PM   LAB   M.Gessler            ARC MAIN Rm 510      
Sa           08:00AM-10:05AM   LEC   M.Emerson            Natomas Natomas N201 30659
Sa           10:15AM-01:30PM   LAB   M.Emerson            Natomas Natomas N201 
MW           11:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   M.Schindler          Natomas Natomas N201 30661
MW           12:15PM-01:35PM   LAB   M.Schindler          Natomas Natomas N201 
TTh          06:00PM-07:05PM   LEC   C.Amato              Natomas Inderkum D209 30663
TTh          07:15PM-08:40PM   LAB   C.Amato              Natomas Inderkum D209 
Th           05:30PM-07:10PM   LEC   D.Samborski          ARC MAIN Rm 510      20492
Th           07:20PM-10:25PM   LAB   D.Samborski          ARC MAIN Rm 510      
T            05:30PM-07:10PM   LEC   M.Schindler          ARC MAIN Rm 510      16606
T            07:20PM-10:25PM   LAB   M.Schindler          ARC MAIN Rm 510      
W            05:30PM-07:10PM   LEC   D.Samborski          ARC MAIN Rm 510      21488
W            07:20PM-10:25PM   LAB   D.Samborski          ARC MAIN Rm 510      


ART 302    Elementary Drawing and Composition    3 Units

Prerequisite: ART 300.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course will further develop the skills and concepts of drawing as introduced in Art 300. Students will continue to develop the relationship of the formal elements of line, shape, value, texture, spatial relations and color through the creative exploration of materials. Students will critically evaluate their own and others' art work.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          10:00AM-10:50AM   LEC   M.Gessler            ARC MAIN Rm 510      16614
TTh          11:00AM-12:20PM   LAB   M.Gessler            ARC MAIN Rm 510      
Sa           08:00AM-10:05AM   LEC   M.Emerson            Natomas Natomas N201 30665
Sa           10:15AM-01:30PM   LAB   M.Emerson            Natomas Natomas N201 
MW           11:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   M.Schindler          Natomas Natomas N201 30668
MW           12:15PM-01:35PM   LAB   M.Schindler          Natomas Natomas N201 
TTh          06:00PM-07:05PM   LEC   C.Amato              Natomas Inderkum D209 30670
TTh          07:15PM-08:40PM   LAB   C.Amato              Natomas Inderkum D209 
Th           05:30PM-07:10PM   LEC   D.Samborski          ARC MAIN Rm 510      16618
Th           07:20PM-10:25PM   LAB   D.Samborski          ARC MAIN Rm 510      


ART 304    Figure Drawing and Composition    3 Units

Prerequisite: ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: 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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           12:00PM-12:50PM   LEC   P.Maddock            ARC MAIN Rm 510      16622
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LAB   P.Maddock            ARC MAIN Rm 510      


ART 305    Figure Drawing and Composition    3 Units

Prerequisite: ART 304 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is a combined lecture and lab class where the human figure is studied directly and in historical context. Students will study the structure, proportion, and relationship of the nude figure to compositional space and color. Students will study great works of figurative based art and will practice subjective responses to a multitude of aesthetic theories. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Sa           10:00AM-11:50AM   LEC   S.Mattson            ARC MAIN Rm 510      22502
Sa           12:00PM-03:05PM   LAB   S.Mattson            ARC MAIN Rm 510      


ART 306    Facial Expression and Anatomy    3 Units

Same As: ARTNM 320
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ART 304
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: 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 ARTNM 320.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           09:30AM-10:20AM   LEC   B.Nelsen             ARC MAIN Rm 510      21492
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LAB   B.Nelsen             ARC MAIN Rm 510      


ART 314    Introduction to Illustration    3 Units

Same As: ARTNM 370
Prerequisite: ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course will survey the history of the art of illustration. The course defines areas of specialization and the illustrator's role in visual communication. This course will evaluate the appropriate use of materials, tools and methods. Illustration will be analyzed as a method of visual problem solving through a series of projects with varied applications. Not open to students who have taken ARTNM 370.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   K.Hendrickson        ARC MAIN Rm 504      21506
MW           04:00PM-05:20PM   LAB   K.Hendrickson        ARC MAIN Rm 504      


ART 320    Design: Fundamentals    3 Units

Same As: ARTNM 310
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320; OR placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course focuses on the fundamentals of design, establishing a foundation for intermediate and advanced art courses as well as developing a visual and verbal vocabulary essential to understanding and appreciating art and design esthetics. Design principles are applied through a series of studio projects that are derived from the study of both historical schools of art as well as contemporary theory. The elements of line, shape, form, spatial relationships, value and color are analyzed in concert with their use by artists throughout history. Projects utilize a wide range of tools, media, and presentation techniques. This course is not open to students who have completed ARTNM 310.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           10:00AM-10:50AM   LEC   K.Roughton           ARC MAIN Rm 504      16626
MW           11:00AM-12:20PM   LAB   K.Roughton           ARC MAIN Rm 504      
MW           03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   P.Maddock            ARC MAIN Rm 582      22508
MW           03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   P.Maddock            ARC MAIN Rm 127      22508
MW           04:00PM-05:20PM   LAB   P.Maddock            ARC MAIN Rm 582      
MW           04:00PM-05:20PM   LAB   P.Maddock            ARC MAIN Rm 127      
This class is 1/2 Art Studio and 1/2 Digital Assignments. This classs meets 1st 8 weeks in Rm 582 and 2nd 8 weeks in Mac Lab Rm 127.

MW           06:00PM-07:05PM   LEC   P.Wood               Natomas Inderkum D209 31163
MW           07:15PM-08:40PM   LAB   P.Wood               Natomas Inderkum D209 
TTh          03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   C.Smith              ARC MAIN Rm 504      19310
TTh          04:00PM-05:20PM   LAB   C.Smith              ARC MAIN Rm 504      
MW           07:00PM-07:50PM   LEC   D.Gardner            ARC MAIN Rm 504      16630
MW           08:00PM-09:20PM   LAB   D.Gardner            ARC MAIN Rm 504      



TBA          TBA               LEC   P.Maddock            ARC MAIN Online     22526
TBA          TBA               LAB   P.Maddock            ARC MAIN Online     
Orientation:    Tuesday, January 20    01:00PM-02:50PM    LRC 104
This is a mandatory orientation. There is a software requirement for this class and strong advisory for ARTNM 302. For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at
www.arc.losrios.edu/online


ART 323    Design: Color Theory    3 Units

Prerequisite: ART 320 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers studio problems in the use and understanding of color, including its application to works of art, interior design and graphics, basics of color theory and color interchange. It also includes image and composition as related to the use of color both functionally and creatively. Field trips may be required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           12:30PM-01:20PM   LEC   M.Sheldon            ARC MAIN Rm 582      17524
MW           01:30PM-02:50PM   LAB   M.Sheldon            ARC MAIN Rm 582      
Sa           01:45PM-03:50PM   LEC   M.Emerson            Natomas Natomas N201 30699
Sa           04:00PM-07:15PM   LAB   M.Emerson            Natomas Natomas N201 


ART 324    Collage and Assemblage    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, ESLL 320 or ESLR 320 or ESLW 320 or placement through assessment process
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course investigates the alteration and creation of a dimensional surface with found and constructed materials. Topics on the history of collage and assemblage and the application of historical and contemporary techniques and concepts provide the impetus for production of works of art. Development of a personal visual language is fundamental to this course.  

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   S.Mattson            ARC MAIN Rm 582      21520
TTh          11:30AM-12:50PM   LAB   S.Mattson            ARC MAIN Rm 582      


ART 327    Painting    3 Units

Prerequisite: ART 300 or 320.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the techniques and materials of oil painting. Projects are based on twentieth century painting contributions and the use of formal values as they relate to expression. This course is designed to encourage creative expression. May be taken twice for credit. (CAN ART 10)

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          12:00PM-12:50PM   LEC   M.Sheldon            ARC MAIN Rm 504      30969
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LAB   M.Sheldon            ARC MAIN Rm 504      
T            05:30PM-07:10PM   LEC   C.Smith              ARC MAIN Rm 504      16642
T            07:20PM-10:25PM   LAB   C.Smith              ARC MAIN Rm 504      


ART 328    Painting    3 Units

Prerequisite: ART 327 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a continuation of ART 327. It covers artistic style, style development and general and specific criticism in painting. Different artists and topics are covered each semester. This course may be taken twice for credit. Field trips may be required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T            05:30PM-07:10PM   LEC   C.Smith              ARC MAIN Rm 504      16646
T            07:20PM-10:25PM   LAB   C.Smith              ARC MAIN Rm 504      


ART 329    Painting II    3 Units

Prerequisite: ART 327 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course will survey the creative strategies of contemporary painting. Topics include post-modern ideas such as: image/text, the blending of 2D and 3D form, and combining multiple styles and techniques within a single artwork. This course may be taken twice.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          12:00PM-12:50PM   LEC   M.Sheldon            ARC MAIN Rm 504      31422
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LAB   M.Sheldon            ARC MAIN Rm 504      


ART 336    Watercolor Painting    3 Units

Prerequisite: ART 300 or 320 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to the medium of transparent watercolor. It covers techniques of brush painting, traditional and contemporary approaches to composition, color relationships, and artistic style in watercolor. Different artists and topics are covered each semester. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           10:00AM-10:50AM   LEC   M.Sheldon            ARC MAIN Rm 582      20920
MW           11:00AM-12:20PM   LAB   M.Sheldon            ARC MAIN Rm 582      


ART 337    Intermediate Watercolor Painting    3 Units

Prerequisite: ART 336 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is an intermediate watercolor course. It includes an in-depth study of contemporary methods and concepts in transparent watercolor. Emphasis is given to different approaches to watercolor, as well as composition, technical problems and solutions, and individual style development. Each semester different artists are discussed to illustrate concepts and techniques. Field trips may be required. This course may be taken twice.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           10:00AM-10:50AM   LEC   M.Sheldon            ARC MAIN Rm 582      20924
MW           11:00AM-12:20PM   LAB   M.Sheldon            ARC MAIN Rm 582      


ART 370    Three Dimensional Design    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLL 320, ESLW 320, or placement through assessment process.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This foundation course covers an analysis of historical and contemporary designs, primarily concerned with the visual dialogue between form and space, with focus on visual sensitivity for three-dimensional composition. Line, plane, and volume are utilized to construct 3-D forms using a variety of materials; wire, plaster, cardboard and paper. May be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          12:30PM-01:20PM   LEC   L.Parker             ARC MAIN Rm 501      16634
TTh          01:30PM-02:50PM   LAB   L.Parker             ARC MAIN Rm 501      


ART 372    Sculpture    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLL 320, ESLW 320, or placement through assessment process.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides basic practice in the expressive use of form and color in three-dimensional space using traditional additive and subtractive media such as clay and plaster, as well as constructive media such as wood, found objects, and other materials. The course utilizes a problem-solving format in order to develop knowledge of technical process formal vocabulary, and individual expression. Both historical and contemporary approaches in developing form and content are included.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   L.Parker             ARC MAIN Rm 501      16654
TTh          04:00PM-05:20PM   LAB   L.Parker             ARC MAIN Rm 501      


ART 382    Metal Design: Emphasis in Mixed Media    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLL 320, ESLW 320, or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers contemporary approaches to mixed media in small metal sculpture and jewelry. Basic small glasswork, enameling, plastics, etching, reticulation and granulation will be studied. May be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           06:00PM-06:50PM   LEC   M.Clark              ARC MAIN Rm 501      19840
MW           07:00PM-08:20PM   LAB   M.Clark              ARC MAIN Rm 501      


ART 384    Metal Design: Emphasis in Casting    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLL 320, ESLW 320, or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers historical and contemporary approaches to centrifugal casting, mold making, wax patterns, and the aesthetic aspects of metal casting for small scale sculpture and jewelry will be studied. Basic methods and techniques for wax working, kiln burnout, centrifugal casting, vulcanized rubber molds and metal finishing will be emphasized. May be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           02:30PM-03:20PM   LEC   M.Clark              ARC MAIN Rm 501      21528
MW           03:30PM-04:50PM   LAB   M.Clark              ARC MAIN Rm 501      


ART 390    Ceramics    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a beginning ceramics class in hand building and throwing techniques. Elementary clay construction including pinch pot, coil, slab, and slump molds are covered as well as an introduction to the potter's wheel. Different methods of glazing and firing are studied.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   S.Tubiolo            ARC MAIN Rm 502      19256
MW           10:00AM-11:20AM   LAB   S.Tubiolo            ARC MAIN Rm 502      
F            09:00AM-10:40AM   LEC   S.Tubiolo            ARC MAIN Rm 502      16658
F            10:50AM-01:55PM   LAB   S.Tubiolo            ARC MAIN Rm 502      
MW           12:00PM-12:50PM   LEC   R.Mott               ARC MAIN Rm 502      22534
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LAB   R.Mott               ARC MAIN Rm 502      
MW           03:30PM-04:20PM   LEC   L.Gelfman            ARC MAIN Rm 502      16662
MW           04:30PM-05:50PM   LAB   L.Gelfman            ARC MAIN Rm 502      
MW           07:00PM-07:50PM   LEC   L.Gelfman            ARC MAIN Rm 502      16666
MW           08:00PM-09:20PM   LAB   L.Gelfman            ARC MAIN Rm 502      
TTh          07:00PM-07:50PM   LEC   E.Jackson            ARC MAIN Rm 502      20496
TTh          08:00PM-09:20PM   LAB   E.Jackson            ARC MAIN Rm 502      


ART 391    Intermediate Ceramics    3 Units

Prerequisite: ART 390 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is an intermediate course in wheel throwing and sculpture techniques. It explores the technical and creative processes of ceramic pottery making and sculpture including surface treatment and various firing processes. Focus is placed on an in-depth examination of contemporary ceramics. Different artists, techniques, and projects are explored each semester. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
F            09:00AM-10:40AM   LEC   S.Tubiolo            ARC MAIN Rm 502      16670
F            10:50AM-01:55PM   LAB   S.Tubiolo            ARC MAIN Rm 502      
TTh          12:30PM-01:20PM   LEC   L.Gelfman            ARC MAIN Rm 502      19260
TTh          01:30PM-02:50PM   LAB   L.Gelfman            ARC MAIN Rm 502      
MW           07:00PM-07:50PM   LEC   L.Gelfman            ARC MAIN Rm 502      19264
MW           08:00PM-09:20PM   LAB   L.Gelfman            ARC MAIN Rm 502      
TTh          07:00PM-07:50PM   LEC   E.Jackson            ARC MAIN Rm 502      20646
TTh          08:00PM-09:20PM   LAB   E.Jackson            ARC MAIN Rm 502      


ART 392    Ceramic Lab    1-2 Units

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: Current enrollment in ART 390 or 391.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This course offers laboratory experience to assist in completing complex ceramic projects. The course focuses on the development of a personal creative vision, furthering technical skills, and complex problem solving. May be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          03:00PM-04:20PM   LAB   L.Gelfman            ARC MAIN Rm 502      20100


ART 397    Alternative Firing Processes in Ceramics    3 Units

Prerequisite: ART 390 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers alternative firing processes in ceramics which includes raku, wood, soda, saggar, sawdust, and pit firing. Ceramics is explored through hand building and wheel throwing techniques. Glaze formulation for the firing processes is included. Emphasis is placed on in-depth examinations of the history of kilns and firing techniques. Different firing processes are explored each semester. Field trips may be required. This course may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   L.Gelfman            ARC MAIN Rm 502      31317
TTh          10:00AM-11:20AM   LAB   L.Gelfman            ARC MAIN Rm 502      


ART 420    Film Making    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: 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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Th           06:00PM-06:50PM   LEC   T.Brozovich          ARC MAIN Raef 162    16674
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   T.Brozovich          ARC MAIN Raef 162    


ART 440    Artists' Materials and Techniques    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, ESLL 320 or ESLR 320 or ESLW 320 or placement through assessment process
General Education: AA/AS Area I
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course focuses on developing and analyzing media used in the creation of paintings and drawings. Information about the various materials, their relationship to personal imagery and style, in both traditional and contemporary painting and drawing is emphasized. Study in the composition of pigments, paints, oil mediums, inks, dyes, pastel, crayon, fresco and other artists' materials (egg tempera, silver point, encaustic) are fundamental to the course. Included are the use of tools and materials in constructing painting supports and carriers, and techniques of matting and framing art work.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
F            08:30AM-10:10AM   LEC   S.Mattson            ARC MAIN Rm 504      21536
F            10:30AM-01:35PM   LAB   S.Mattson            ARC MAIN Rm 504      


ART 442    Art Gallery Operations    2 Units

Prerequisite: Two college art courses.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers gallery preparation and maintenance for students grounded in fundamentals of the visual arts. It involves experience in planning and installing exhibitions.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            03:00PM-04:05PM   LEC   M.Sheldon             TBA TBA             16678
Class will meet in Rm 503

TBA          TBA               LAB   M.Sheldon             TBA TBA             
This class meets in Room 503


ART 444    Art Gallery and Portfolio Preparation    3 Units

Prerequisite: ART 442 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course offers study in both sides of the business world of art, including gaining entrance into galleries as an artist and finding, installing, and advertising professional gallery exhibitions (portfolio management). Emphasis is on the selection of exhibitions, announcements, and receptions in addition to photographing art and preparing artists' statements and resumes. Field trips to galleries and museums are required. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   M.Sheldon            ARC MAIN Rm 503      21540
MW           04:00PM-05:20PM   LAB   M.Sheldon            ARC MAIN Rm 503      

Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 26, 2008

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