GCC Art and Photography Curriculum

GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT

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Art and Photography Curriculum

ART HISTORY

ARH 100 Introduction to Art F,S,D,E,Su1 3 credits 3 periods
Understanding and enjoyment of art through study of painting, sculpture and design. Prerequisites: None.

ARH 101 Prehistoric Through Gothic Art
F,S,D,E,Su1,2 3 credits 3 periods
History of art from prehistoric through medieval period. Prerequisites: None.

ARH 102 Renaissance Through Contemporary Art
F,S,D,E,Su1,2 3 credits 3 periods
History of art from Renaissance through contemporary period. Prerequisites: None.

ARH 112 History of Modern Art F,S,D 3 credits 3 periods
Development and significant aspects of modern art, including comparisons of relationships in expressionism, abstractions, fantasy, and art since mid-century. Prerequisites: None.

ARH 115 History of Photography O 3 credits 3 periods
Survey of history of photography from beginning to present. Emphasizes medium's impact upon society and other visual arts. Technical developments, aesthetic concerns, and individual photographers studied. Prerequisites: None.

ARH 298 Special Projects O 1-3 credits

BASIC DESIGN

ART 112 Two-Dimensional Design F,S,D,E,Su1,2 3 credits 6 periods
Study of fundamental elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Open to all students. Prerequisites: None.

ART 113 Color F,S,D,E,Su2 3 credits 6 periods
Investigation seeking visual solutions to a variety of problems concerning color in two and three dimensions and modes of color appearances, including light and effects in design and theory of design. Prerequisites: ART 112.

ART 115 Three-Dimensional Design F,S,D,E,Su1 3 credits 6 periods
Fundamental principles of three-dimensional design. Prerequisites: ART 112.

DRAWING

ART 111 Drawing I F,S,D,E,Su1,2 3 credits 6 periods
Fundamental principles of drawing. Emphasis on composition and facility in objective and expressive representation, using variety of drawing media. Prerequisites: None.

ART 122 Drawing and Composition II
F,S,D,E,Su1,2 3 credits 6 periods
Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media. Prerequisites: ART 111.

ART 211 Drawing and Composition III
F,S,D,E,Su1,2 3 credits 6 periods
Continuation of ART 122 with emphasis on compositional theory. Prerequisites: ART 122.

ART 222 Drawing and Composition IV
F,S,D,E,Su1,2 3 credits 6 periods
Further study of drawing techniques with emphasis on individual problems and techniques. Prerequisites: ART 211 or permission of instructor.

ART 290 Studio Art F,S,D,E,Su1,2 3 credits 6 periods
Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in subject field. Prerequisites: All 100 and 200 courses in subject matter area, or permission of instructor.

ART 295AA Art Workshop/Seminar: Drawing 1 credit 2 periods
ART 295AB Art Workshop/Seminar: Drawing 2 credits 4 periods
ART 295AC Art Workshop/Seminar: Drawing 3 credits 6 periods
Advanced level workshop seminar in art disciplines. Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field, or permission of Department/Division Chair.

LIFE DRAWING

ART 116 Life Drawing I F,S,D,E 3 credits 6 periods
Use of form, structure and anatomy of draped and undraped human figure to develop basic principles of sound draftsmanship. Prerequisites: None.

ART 117 Life Drawing II F,S,D,E 3 credits 6 periods
Further study of form, structure, and anatomy of the draped and undraped human figure with emphasis on composition. Prerequisites: ART 116.

ART 216 Life Drawing III F,S,D,E 3 credits 6 periods
Advanced creative study from model in various painting and drawing media. Prerequisites: ART 117.

ART 217 Life Drawing IV F,S,D,E 3 credits 6 periods
Further development of skills in expressive drawing materials and techniques as applied to finished drawings of the human form. Prerequisites: ART 216 or permission of instructor.

PHOTOGRAPHY

ART 131 Photography I F,S,D,E,Su1 3 credits 6 periods
Basic black and white photographic principles and techniques. Camera functions and controls. Darkroom experience in film processing and printmaking. Camera required. Prerequisites: None.

ART 132 Photography II F,S,D,E,Su1 3 credits 6 periods
Continuation of ART 131. Advanced camera and darkroom techniques. Aesthetic awareness with personal expression. Prerequisites: ART 131, or permission of instructor.

ART 133 Photography III F,S,D,E,Su1 3 credits 6 periods
Refinement of aesthetic and technical aspects producing convincing images of highest quality. Prerequisites: ART 132, or permission of instructor; ART 111, ART 116 recommended but not required.

ART 134 Photography IV F,S,D,E,Su1 3 credits 6 periods
Emphasis on personal statement and style. Related graphic art forms explored. Development of portfolio. Prerequisites: ART 133 or permission of instructor.

ART137 Alternative Photographic Processes, 3 credits, 6 periods
Emphasis on development of alternative photographic processes including technique, aesthetics, and creative imagery. Exploration of various types of non-silver photographic processes including Cyanotype, Van Dyke, Ploaroid Imaging, and others. Prerequisites: None

ART 177 Computer-Photographic Imaging
F,S,D,E,Su1 3 credits 6 periods
Introduction to the multiple elements of microcomputer-photographic imaging. Basic foundation in the use of the photographic manipulation of images using software programs. Special attention to aesthetic foundations underlying photographic composition. Prerequisites: ART 100 or permission of instructor.

ART 135 Photojournalism I O 3 credits 6 periods
Basic technical knowledge of the photographic process as applied by the mass media. Prerequisites: ART 131 or permission of instructor.

ART 136 Photojournalism II O 3 credits 6 periods
Continuation of ART 135. Continued development of technical approaches utilized by mass media. Prerequisites: ART 135.

ART 142 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 credits 6 period
Fundamentals of digital photography. Includes camera operations, exposure techniques, introduction to digital output, and theory of digital photography. Prerequisites: None. Note: Digital Camera Required.

ART143 Intermediate Digital Photography 3 credits
Intermediate theory and techniques of digital photography. Aesthetic awareness and personal expression from image capture through intermediate techniques in the digital darkroom. Prerequisites: ART142. Note: Semi-adjustable, high resolution digital camera required.

ART 234 Color Photography I O 3 credits 6 periods
Basic principles of color theory, camera and darkroom techniques using positive materials. Prerequisites: ART 131 or permission of instructor.

ART 235 Color Photography II O 3 credits 6 periods
Basic theories and techniques of color negative materials. Prerequisites: ART 234 or permission of instructor.

ART 298 Special Projects O 1-3 credits

SCULPTURE

ART 151 Sculpture I F,S,D 3 credits 6 periods
Exploration of sculptural form and expression in clay, plaster, stone, wood and metal. Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ART 115 or permission of instructor.

ART 152 Sculpture II F,S,D 3 credits 6 periods
Continuation of ART 151 with emphasis on control of sculptural media. Prerequisites: ART 151.

ART 251 Sculpture III F,S,D 3 credit 6 periods
Continuation of ART 152 with particular attention to individual problems and techniques. Prerequisites: ART 152.

ART 252 Sculpture IV F,S,D 3 credits 6 periods
Advanced sculpture problems and professional practices. Prerequisites: ART 251.

ART 295BA Art Workshop/Seminar: Sculpture 1 credit 2 periods
Advanced level workshop seminar in art disciplines. Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field, or permission of Department/Division Chair.

CERAMICS

ART 161 Ceramics I F,S,D,E,Su1,2 3 credits 6 periods
Introduction to ceramic materials and techniques of hand construction, decorating, glazing and throwing on potters' wheel. Prerequisites: None.

ART 162 Ceramics II F,S,D,E,Su1,2 3 credits 6 periods
Major emphasis on wheel throwing, glaze making and decorating techniques. Prerequisites: ART 161.

ART 261 Ceramics III F,S,D,E,Su1,2 3 credits 6 periods
Emphasis on wheel throwing skill and individual style development. Prerequisites: ART 162.

ART 262 Ceramics IV F,S,D,E,Su1,2 3 credits 6 periods
Experimental work in clays and glazes. Prerequisites: ART 261.

ART 295GA Art Workshop/Seminar: Ceramics 1 credit 2 periods
Advanced level workshop seminar in art disciplines. Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field, or permission of Department/Division Chair.

ART 298 Special Projects O 1-3 credits

PAINTING

ART 167 Painting I F,S,D 3 credits 6 periods
Exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various painting media in easel painting. Prerequisites: ART 111 and ART 112 or permission of instructor.

ART 168 Painting II F,S,D 3 credits 6 periods
Development of competency in skills and expression. Problems involving light, space, color, form and content in a variety of painting media. Prerequisites: ART 167 or approval of instructor.

ART 267 Painting III F,S,D 3 credits 6 periods
Development of materials and techniques of painting. Individual problem-solving. Prerequisites: ART 168 or permission of instructor.

ART 268 Painting IV F,S,D, 3 credits 6 periods
Advanced problems in painting. Study with greater emphasis on personal expression. Prerequisites: ART 267.

ART 295EA Art Workshop/Seminar: Painting 1 credit 2 periods
Advanced level workshop seminar in art disciplines. Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field, or permission of Department/Division Chair.

WATERCOLOR

ART 165 Watercolor Painting I F,S,D,E 3 credits 6 periods
Transparent and Gouache watercolor painting. Prerequisites: ART 111 and ART 112 or permission of instructor.

ART 166 Watercolor Painting II F,S,D,E 3 credits 6 periods
Painting in water soluble media. Emphasis on individual techniques and design. Prerequisites: ART 165.

ART 265 Watercolor Painting III F,S,D,E 3 credits 6 periods
Continuation of watercolor painting with emphasis on control and expression. Prerequisites: ART 166.

ART 266 Watercolor Painting IV F,S,D,E 3 credits 6 periods
Advanced problems directed toward more personal expression. Prerequisites: ART 265.

ART 295FA Art Workshop/Seminar: Watercolor 1 credit 2 periods
Advanced level workshop seminar in art disciplines. Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field, or permission of Department/Division Chair.

ART 298 Special Projects O 1-3 credits

COMPUTER GRAPHICS

ART 298 Special Projects O 1-3 credits