ART 300    Elementary Drawing and Composition    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
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 mediums and techniques for drawing. This is a foundation requirement for all art students. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW           10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   A.Hart               El Dorado EDC C105   16253
MW           11:30AM-12:50PM   LAB   A.Hart               El Dorado EDC C105   
F            09:00AM-10:40AM   LEC   M.Welty              El Dorado EDC C105   17049
F            10:50AM-01:55PM   LAB   M.Welty              El Dorado EDC C105   
W            05:30PM-07:10PM   LEC   T.Germany            El Dorado EDC C105   16255
W            07:20PM-10:25PM   LAB   T.Germany            El Dorado EDC C105   

ART 323    Design: Color Theory    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
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.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
Sa           09:00AM-10:40AM   LEC   M.Welty              El Dorado EDC C105   16412
Sa           10:50AM-01:55PM   LAB   M.Welty              El Dorado EDC C105   

ART 327    Painting    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 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. This course may be taken two times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
T            12:15PM-01:55PM   LEC   J.Estey              El Dorado EDC C105   25466
T            02:05PM-05:10PM   LAB   J.Estey              El Dorado EDC C105   

ART 390    Ceramics    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a beginning ceramic class in hand building and wheel throwing techniques. Clay forming skills of pinch, coil, slab, press, and slump molds are covered, as well as an introduction to the potter's wheel. The geology of clay and glazes is included. Methods of glazing and firing are studied. Historical and modern ceramic traditions provide the context for this course material. Students will need to purchase clay and some required tools.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
T            05:30PM-07:10PM   LEC   J.Hayes              El Dorado EDC C105   17055
T            07:20PM-10:25PM   LAB   J.Hayes              El Dorado EDC C105   

ART 404    Intermediate Clay Sculpture    3 Units

Prerequisite: ART 402. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
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. This class may be taken two times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
Th           05:30PM-07:10PM   LEC   J.Hayes              El Dorado EDC C105   16259
Th           07:20PM-10:25PM   LAB   J.Hayes              El Dorado EDC C105