Fall 2014 Class Schedule (CRC)
Course Family: Drawing Fundamentals
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the fundamentals of drawing emphasizing the use of line, shape, value, perspective, space, and composition. It introduces and uses various drawing media and techniques for drawing. This is a foundation requirement for all art students. Field trips may be required. (C-ID ARTS 110)
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
TTh 09:00AM-09:50AM LEC M.Woodcock CRC MAIN A 602 13854 Textbook
TTh 10:00AM-11:20AM LAB M.Woodcock CRC MAIN A 602
MW 09:00AM-09:50AM LEC M.Woodcock CRC MAIN A 602 13857 Textbook
MW 10:00AM-11:20AM LAB M.Woodcock CRC MAIN A 602
F 09:00AM-11:05AM LEC M.Wiggins CRC MAIN A 602 13860 Textbook
F 11:15AM-02:20PM LAB M.Wiggins CRC MAIN A 602
TTh 12:30PM-01:20PM LEC R.Houck Elk Grove EGA 114 20071 Textbook
TTh 01:30PM-02:50PM LAB R.Houck Elk Grove EGA 114
W 05:30PM-07:20PM LEC J.Kimbler CRC MAIN A 602 14399 Textbook
W 07:30PM-10:35PM LAB J.Kimbler CRC MAIN A 602
Prerequisite: ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better; or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This studio course utilizes the skills acquired in ART 300 to pursue more complex problems. The student will initiate and execute a series of related works. (C-ID ARTS 110)
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
F 09:00AM-11:05AM LEC M.Wiggins CRC MAIN A 602 13862 Textbook
F 11:15AM-02:20PM LAB M.Wiggins CRC MAIN A 602
TTh 12:30PM-01:20PM LEC R.Houck Elk Grove EGA 114 20073 Textbook
TTh 01:30PM-02:50PM LAB R.Houck Elk Grove EGA 114
W 05:30PM-07:20PM LEC J.Kimbler CRC MAIN A 602 14401 Textbook
W 07:30PM-10:35PM LAB J.Kimbler CRC MAIN A 602
Course Family: Figure Studies
Prerequisite: ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This studio class offers drawing from the human figure. There will be lectures and discussion on proportion, anatomy, and the relationship of the figure to space and composition. Student may wish to challenge the prerequisite by presenting to the instructor a portfolio of their work. Field trips may be required.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
TTh 12:00PM-12:50PM LEC J.Kimbler CRC MAIN A 602 14533 Textbook
TTh 01:00PM-02:20PM LAB J.Kimbler CRC MAIN A 602
Course Family: Figure Studies
Prerequisite: ART 304 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This studio course offers drawing from the human figure. There will be lectures and discussion on proportion, anatomy, and the relationship of the figure to space and composition. A local field trip to a museum or gallery may be assigned.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
TTh 02:40PM-03:30PM LEC J.Kimbler CRC MAIN A 602 14674 Textbook
TTh 03:40PM-05:00PM LAB J.Kimbler CRC MAIN A 602
Prerequisite: None.
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 comprised of lectures and projects concentrating on the elements of design (line, shape, color, texture, form, space) and the principles of organization (such as unity, variety, contrast, balance, emphasis, etc.) as applicable to both the fine and applied arts. Field trips may be planned. (C-ID ARTS 100)
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW 09:00AM-09:50AM LEC S.Karsiere CRC MAIN A 605 14172 Textbook
MW 10:00AM-11:20AM LAB S.Karsiere CRC MAIN A 605
W 05:30PM-07:20PM LEC S.Karsiere CRC MAIN A 605 14739 Textbook
W 07:30PM-10:35PM LAB S.Karsiere CRC MAIN A 605
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
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 and 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, Aug 23-Dec 18
TTh 09:00AM-09:50AM LEC R.Houck CRC MAIN A 605 14202 Textbook
TTh 10:00AM-11:20AM LAB R.Houck CRC MAIN A 605
Course Family: Painting
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is an introduction to the tools, materials, and techniques of painting. Coursework includes exercises in light and color theory, description of form, color and spatial development, and composition. Field trips may be required for this course.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW 12:00PM-12:50PM LEC M.Woodcock CRC MAIN A 602 14384 Textbook
MW 01:00PM-02:20PM LAB M.Woodcock CRC MAIN A 602
T 05:30PM-07:20PM LEC M.Wiggins CRC MAIN A 602 14451 Textbook
T 07:30PM-10:35PM LAB M.Wiggins CRC MAIN A 602
Course Family: Painting
Prerequisite: ART 327 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is an intermediate studio course for the student who wishes to develop greater technical skills and problem-solving ability in a more independent framework. The student will initiate and execute progressively complex problems and assignments. Field trips may be required for this course.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW 12:00PM-12:50PM LEC M.Woodcock CRC MAIN A 602 14386 Textbook
MW 01:00PM-02:20PM LAB M.Woodcock CRC MAIN A 602
T 05:30PM-07:20PM LEC M.Wiggins CRC MAIN A 602 14453 Textbook
T 07:30PM-10:35PM LAB M.Wiggins CRC MAIN A 602
Course Family: Painting
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to the tools, materials, and techniques of painting using digital software to create and manipulate images. Coursework includes exercises in light and color theory, description of form, color and spatial development, and composition. The fundamental skills of drawing and painting will be applied to individual portfolio quality projects. Field trips may be planned.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW 12:00PM-12:50PM LEC J.Kimbler CRC MAIN LRC 108 14535 Textbook
MW 01:00PM-02:20PM LAB J.Kimbler CRC MAIN LRC 108
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is a printmaking survey course which may include relief (wood and linoleum), Intaglio (etching and drypoint), stencil (silkscreening) and monoprint processes. Field trips may be required.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
TTh 12:00PM-12:50PM LEC M.Woodcock CRC MAIN A 605 14537 Textbook
TTh 01:00PM-02:20PM LAB M.Woodcock CRC MAIN A 605
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course studies the techniques of Intaglio processes including hard ground etching, soft ground etching, aquatint, drypoint, engraving and/or mezzotint. Field trips are required.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
TTh 12:00PM-12:50PM LEC M.Woodcock CRC MAIN A 605 19265 Textbook
TTh 01:00PM-02:20PM LAB M.Woodcock CRC MAIN A 605
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is a studio course covering the analysis of historical and contemporary designs and the resolution of technical and conceptual problems (using a variety of media such as: wood, fabric, glass, etc.) by the creation of 3-dimensional forms. Form, color, space, composition, and other formal values will be considered. This course may include visits to nearby museums and/or galleries.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW 09:00AM-09:50AM LEC Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501 13865 Textbook
MW 10:00AM-11:20AM LAB Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501
Course Family: Sculpture
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is a basic practice class in the expressive use of form and color in space. The student will use a variety of media, including plaster, wood, glass, clay, or stone. Creative effort, development of individual expression, new ideas, and knowledge of technical processes will be stressed. Content will be developed by using both historical and contemporary approaches.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW 09:00AM-09:50AM LEC Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501 13867 Textbook
MW 10:00AM-11:20AM LAB Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introductory class in wheel-thrown ceramics. The course will provide students with a broad understanding of the ceramics process, from clay composition to fired-glazed wares. Alternative firing processes are explored, such as Raku, pit firing, and sawdust firing. Students at all skill levels may enroll in the class.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW 12:00PM-12:50PM LEC Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501 13873 Textbook
MW 01:00PM-02:20PM LAB Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501
TTh 09:00AM-09:50AM LEC L.Fitz Gibbon CRC MAIN A 501 13875 Textbook
TTh 10:00AM-11:20AM LAB L.Fitz Gibbon CRC MAIN A 501
ThF 07:00PM-07:50PM LEC K.Lyons CRC MAIN A 501 13879 Textbook
ThF 08:00PM-09:20PM LAB K.Lyons CRC MAIN A 501
Prerequisite: ART 394 with a grade of "C" or better; or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an intermediate class in wheel thrown ceramics. The course will provide students with opportunities to further explore the technical and creative processes of ceramic pottery-making, such as, Raku and primitive firing processes and experimentation of different surface treatments.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW 06:00PM-06:50PM LEC Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501 13884 Textbook
MW 07:00PM-08:20PM LAB Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501
Prerequisite: ART 395 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an advanced class in wheel thrown ceramics. The class will provide students with individual approaches to create their own unique pottery forms. Emphasis will be placed on more aesthetic approaches to pottery-making. Students will be able to express individual artistic concepts and ideas through pottery forms using various advanced ceramic techniques, which include glazing, firing, and surface treatment.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW 06:00PM-06:50PM LEC Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501 13881 Textbook
MW 07:00PM-08:20PM LAB Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to the basic hand-building techniques and methods. The class includes glazing and firing processes used in clay sculpture. Lectures and group discussions will be conducted in connection with the course.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
T 05:30PM-07:20PM LEC Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501 13869 Textbook
T 07:30PM-10:35PM LAB Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501
Prerequisite: ART 402 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an intermediate class in ceramic sculpture techniques and methods. The class will include glazing, surface treatment and various firing processes used in clay sculpture. Focus will be placed on in-depth examination of contemporary ceramic sculpture.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
T 05:30PM-07:20PM LEC Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501 13871 Textbook
T 07:30PM-10:35PM LAB Y.Taylor CRC MAIN A 501
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
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Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
TBA TBA LAB J.Kimbler TBA TBA 15032 Textbook
2 Unit Lab.
TBA TBA LAB Y.Taylor TBA TBA 15035 Textbook
1 Unit Lab.
TBA TBA LAB J.Kimbler TBA TBA 15038 Textbook
3 unit lab.
Updated: December 3, 2014