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ART 1A:    Art History

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; IGETC: 3A; GAV-GE: C1; CAN: ART 2, ART SEQ. A
A critical survey of the influences and development of painting, architecture, sculpture, and minor arts from pre-history to the Byzantine/Romanesque eras, including the art of primitive people.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6011 LEC MHG11 RORABAUGH S 3.0 W 0630P - 0920P  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

ART 1B:    Art History

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; IGETC: 3A; GAV-GE: C1; CAN: ART 4, ART SEQ. A
The history of western painting, sculpture, architecture and minor arts from the Romanesque, the Gothic and Renaissance eras to the present.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4078 LEC AL101 ROIZEN M 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0925A 1
6012 LEC HOL1 ROBROCK J 3.0 W 0630P - 0920P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

ART 2A:    Two-Dimensional Design

Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; GAV-GE: C1; CAN: ART 14
An introduction to the basic elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Lettering and graphics applications of design are included. Traditional and experimental materials and techniques are applied to a variety of individual projects and exercises.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4079 L/L AR103 FRANCO F 3.0 MW 0810A - 1100A 1

 

ART 3A:    Drawing and Composition

Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; GAV-GE: C1; CAN: ART 8
A course that can teach you how to draw. Students learn basic drawing skills through the exploration of a variety of drawing materials such as pencil, inks, charcoal and pastels; processes include doodling, gesture and schematic drawing.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4080 L/L AR102 R2ROW 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 1100A 1
4081 L/L AR102 R2ROW 3.0 MWF 1110A - 0100P 1

 

ART 3B:    Drawing and Composition

Advisory: Art 2A or 3A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
Drawing in pencil, ink, pastels and variety of experimental materials and processes. Cultural awareness and historical foundations are integrated with classroom explorations of expressive drawing. Students develop a variety of drawing approaches and a greater understanding of personal expression. May be repeated once for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4082 L/L AR102 R2ROW 3.0 MWF 0910A - 1100A  

 

ART 6:    Art Appreciation

Advisory: English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; IGETC: 3A; GAV-GE: C1
An illustrated lecture course that surveys and introduces the visual arts from historical to contemporary times, and teaches students the basic concepts of seeing and appreciating art.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4083 LEC AR103 EDBERG J 3.0 DAILY 0900A - 1225P 11
Class meets 01/03/06 - 01/19/06
4084 LEC AL101 EDBERG J 3.0 MW 1110A - 1225P 1
4085   ONLINE EDBERG J 3.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 38
Above class meets entirely online

 

ART 8A:    Beginning Black and White Photography

Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; GAV-GE: C1; CAN: ART 18
A beginning black and white photography course focused on the technical and historical aspects of photography as well as the development of personal artistic expression and visual perception through the use of the black and white photographic medium. The course will include lectures and discussions about composition and content, camera use, lighting and exposure, black and white film development, printing and presentation techniques. Alternative methods and experimental forms of black and white photography will also be discussed. Students will be required to provide their own camera, film and photographic paper.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4086 L/L AR103 EDBERG J 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 0200P  

 

ART 10A:    Cultural History of Ceramics

Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; GAV-GE: C1, F; CAN: ART 6
An introduction to the historical developments and cultural influences of ceramic art. Development of a personal expression is realized through the combination of historical elements, observation and actual creations in clay.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4087 L/L AR101 REKEDAL J 3.0 MW 0845A - 1100A  
6013 L/L AR101 GONZALES KC 3.0 TuTh 0630P - 0855P  

 

ART 10B:    Ceramics

Advisory: Art 10A
Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
Emphasis on development of wheel throwing and advanced ceramic techniques. Glaze testing, clay body development, kiln stacking and firing are introduced. May be repeated two times for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4088 L/L AR101 REKEDAL J 3.0 MW 1110A - 0200P  
6014 L/L AR101 GONZALES KC 3.0 TuTh 0630P - 0920P  

 

ART 11:    Creativity, Imagination, and Innovation

Advisory: English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; CSU-GE: C2; GAV-GE: C2, F
This course is designed to explore the variety of ways in which humans demonstrate their creative, imaginative and innovative abilities. This course will examine the creative process, visual literacy, the development of creative and imaginative performance and theories pertaining to insight, inspiration, intuition, originality and genius. This class draws on materials from a variety of sources including, biographies, intellectual histories, psychological studies, and educational research. Studies will include ideas and beliefs about creativity from a diverse range of disciplines and cultures. Students will be encouraged to explore and express their own creativity.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4089 LEC AR103 JUNCKER A 3.0 MW 1110A - 1225P  

 

ART 12A:    Sculpture

Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1; CAN: ART 12
An introduction to expressive and technical sculptural processes of selected media such as clay, plaster and wood. May be repeated once for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4090 L/L AR101 ALLEN F 2.0 F 0910A - 0100P  

 

ART 15A:    Beginning Painting: Form and Composition

Advisory: Art 2A or 3A, or portfolio review of student's work.
Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
This is an introductory painting course. Students will study traditional, contemporary and experimental painting techniques using acrylics and/or oils as the primary media. Emphasis will be placed on foundational concepts and approaches including color, form and composition. May be repeated once for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4091 L/L AR102 ROIZEN M 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 0200P  

 

ART 15B:    Beginning Painting: Imagination and Expression

Advisory: Art 2A or Art 3A or Portfolio Review
Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
This is an introductory painting course. Students will study traditional, contemporary and experimental painting techniques and media. Social, cultural and historical awareness are integrated with classroom explorations of expressive painting. Students develop a variety of painting approaches and a greater understanding of personal expression. May be repeated once for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4092 L/L AR102 ROIZEN M 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 0200P  

 

ART 21:    Ancient Americas: A History through Art

Advisory: Eligible for English 250.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1, C2; IGETC: 3A; GAV-GE: C2, F
A critical survey of history through the arts of pre-Columbian natives of North, Central and South America. The course will cover major societies and events from the appearance of major civilizations through the initial colonization efforts of European nations. Due to the distinct history of the Americas, this course uses the arts - architecture, sculpture, ceramics and painting, among others - of ancient societies as a primary source material. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. This course is also listed as HIST 21.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4093 LEC SS111 LUNA E 3.0 MW 1245P - 0200P  

 

ART 22:    Field Work and Service

Required: Learning contracts must be filled out and signed by the student and the supervising instructor.
Transferable: CSU
Supervised field work within the college and with local agencies. Students serve in useful group activities in leadership roles prescribed for them by faculty or community agencies. A maximum of six units may be completed. This is a credit/no credit course.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4094 FEX AR104 EDBERG J 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 21
4095 FEX AR101 REKEDAL J 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 21
4096 FEX AR102 ROIZEN M 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 21
4097 FEX AR109 R2ROW 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 21
6015 FEX AR101 GONZALES KC .5 DHR 0000 - 0000 21

 

ART 23:    Independent Study

Required: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.
Transferable: CSU
Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4098 IND AR102 FRANCO F 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4099 IND AR104 EDBERG J 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4100 IND AR104 EDBERG J 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4101 IND AR101 REKEDAL J 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4102 IND AR101 REKEDAL J 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4103 IND AR101 ALLEN F 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4104 IND AR102 ROIZEN M 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4105 IND AR102 ROIZEN M 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4106 IND AR109 R2ROW 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4107 IND AR109 R2ROW 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4108 IND AR102 FRANCO F 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
6016 IND AR101 GONZALES KC 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22

 

ART 25A:    Art Methods

Transferable: CSU; CSU-GE: C1; GAV-GE: C1
Art methods and learning theory for those planning to work with preschool, elementary and secondary school students. Includes art therapy as well as gifted and special learner projects. Two dimensional work in printing, drawing, collage. Also listed as CD 25A.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4109 L/L AR103 GONZALES KC 3.0 TuTh&2 0910A - 1100A 25
6017 L/L HOL1 THOMPSON D 3.0 S&2 0900A - 1250P 25 55
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

ART 25B:    Art Methods

Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
Art methods, creativity and learning theory for those planning to work with preschool, elementary, and secondary school students. Includes art therapy as well as gifted and special learner projects. Three dimensional work in sculpture, bas relief, mobiles, paper mache', plaster, and various 3-D materials. Also listed as CD 25B.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6018 L/L HOL1 THOMPSON D 3.0 S&2 0900A - 1250P 25 55
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

ART 40:    Art Gallery Assistance

Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
Individualized course in art gallery exhibition techniques and procedures. Students assist in design, installation, publicity, cataloguing and removal of exhibitions in the college gallery. May be taken until 4 units are accrued.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4110 FEX AR109 R2ROW 1.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 21

 

ART 75:    PhotoShop I

Advisory: CSIS 124 (Windows Fundamentals), CSIS 2L
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
This course is based on the software Adobe PhotoShop. Students learn to scan photographs and manipulate them using PhotoShop tool box and special effects filters. They will learn to color correct photos; mask image using channels; create duotone, tritone, and quadtone images; prepare photos for use in printing and on the web. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4111 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 TuTh&2 0945A - 1100A 25 35
6019 L/L MHG8 GRZAN R 3.0 Tu&2 0630P - 0920P 8 25 35
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

ART 77:    Introduction to Digital Media

Advisory: CSIS 124, CSIS 1, CSIS 2.2L, CSIS 3, or familiarity using the Macintosh or Windows operating systems.
Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
An introduction to the field of digital media, including history, social impact, concepts, career options and industry trends. Applying learned visual and aural design principles, students will explore the use of computer-based tools in the design and production of digital media by creating and editing digital images, sounds, video, animation and text. A comprehensive term project for publication on the web or CD ROM will be required. This course is also listed as CSIS 77 and DM 77. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. May be repeated twice for credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4112 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 TuTh&2 1245P - 0200P 25 35

 

ART 80:    Digital Photography

Advisory: CSIS 1 or CSIS 2/2L or ART 8A or equivalent computer experience.
Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
The study of digital photography from digital camera to the computer-based printer or digital media. Artistic, theoretical, and technical aspects will be considered. Topics include information about types and purchasing of digital cameras; theory, mechanics, and art of digital imagery; digital darkroom; eccentricities of digital photo taking; stitching photos for virtual reality; and preparing digital images for print, World Wide Web and other digital media. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. This course is also listed as DM 80 and CSIS 80.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4113 L/L AR103 EDBERG J 3.0 M&2 1245P - 0315P 25 35 95
    LI128 EDBERG J     0210P - 0325P  

 

ART 85:    Web Design I: Dreamweaver

Advisory: CSIS 6 or basic knowledge of HTML.
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
Basic and intermediate principles of designing Web pages/sites using the Dreamweaver web design software and HTML. Emphasis will be on good design and the use of tables, frames, forms, rollovers, DHTML, XHTML, behaviors, and CSS. Also includes site maintenance and the integration of multimedia components such as graphics, sound, animation, and video. This course is for the content person to design, develop, and maintain effective Web sites. This course is also listed as CSIS 85 and DM 85. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. May be repeated twice for credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4114 LEC BU111 THOMPSON F 2.0 F 0900A - 1250P 11 25
Class meets 03/10/06 - 05/19/06

 

ART 98:    Special Topics

Transferable: CSU
Special topics courses examine current problems or issues of interest to students within a specific discipline area. For topic content information, consult with the appropriate department chairperson. For transfer status, check with a counselor. This course may have the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6020 LEC AR102 ROIZEN M 1.0 TBA 0000 - 0000  
6021 LEC AR101 GONZALES KC 1.0 S 1000A - 0100P 11
Class meets 01/06/06 - 01/21/06
      GONZALES KC   F 0600P - 0900P  

 

ART 107:    Digital Media Design

Advisory: CSIS 1 or CSIS 2/2L or equivalent computer experience
Transferable: CSU
Fundamentals of design for visual, time-based, interactive, and sound arts as applied to digital media. Includes basic storytelling, graphic design, information architecture, and human factors. Page layout, scriptwriting, storyboards, and flow charts will be used as tools applicable to the design and development of business presentations, interactive media, educational multimedia, animation, web sites, video games, and film/video. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. Also listed as CSIS 107 and DM 107.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4115 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 2.0 W 1245P - 0300P 25

 

ART 108:    Digital Media Lab

Advisory: CSIS 1 or CSIS 2/2L or equivalent computer experience.
Transferable: CSU
Supervised practice and individualized computer assisted learning of software applications and techniques commonly found in the design and production of digital media (e.g., digital art and imaging, digital photography, digital print, digital audio/video, web design/authoring, DVD/CD ROMs, animation). Supplements lecture courses. Open entry/exit, so may be added at anytime during the semester. Graded credit/no credit only. May be repeated three times for credit. Also listed as DM 108 and CSIS 108.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4116 LAB LI128 BEEDE R .5 M 1110A - 0150P 25 31
      BEEDE R   W 1110A - 1215P  
4117 LAB LI128 EDBERG J .5 M&0.5 0330P - 0520P 25 31

 

ART 113:    Introduction to Digital Video

Advisory: CSIS 1 or CSIS 2/2L or equivalent computer experience
Transferable: CSU
Introduction to the aesthetic and technical aspects of digital video recording, non-linear editing, special effect generation, and production of video (and associated audio) using the personal computer equipped with specialized software such as iMovie, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects. Also considered will be the preparation of digital video for use in interactive media such as CD, DVD, and the World Wide Web. Students will produce a final digital video project on DVD. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. May be repeated two times for credit. Also listed as CSIS 113 and DM 113.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4118 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 MW&2 0945A - 1100A 25 35

 

ART 114:    Digital Media Production

Advisory: At least one of the following: ART 75, GBUS 80, CGD 2, JOUR 18A, MUS 21, CSIS 7, CSIS 71 OR CSIS 77. or students must possess equivalent skills from any one of the following areas: digital media, computer graphics, digital print, journalism (publishing), film, TV/video, drawing or illustration, web design/development, business/marketing, or programming.
Transferable: CSU
A team oriented practicum that focuses on the application of learned skills to the production of digital media and digital print projects, such as web sites, CD ROM, and DVDs, Project development will be accomplished according to team derived master schedules. Lectures will be on project management, work coordination and production techniques, client-team interface, asset management and integration, budget estimate, testing, and copyright infringement. Please note that this is very much a team oriented class. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. This course is also listed as CSIS 114 and DM 114.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4119 LEC LI128 BEEDE R 2.0 M 1110A - 0100P 25

 

ART 140:    Basic Digital Film/Video Production

Transferable: CSU; UC
An on-line self-paced course covering the basics of film/video production and post production (editing) using "easy to use" computer software such as Apple's iMovie. Beneficial for students who are producing a video/film project as a requirement for another college course, extra skills development, or for self interest. Completion of the associated class or personal project in DVD format using either personal video equipment or the equipment in the Digital Media Studio is required. May be repeated twice for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. This course is also listed as DM 140 and CSIS 140.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4120   ONLINE BEEDE R 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 25 38
Above class meets entirely online

 

ART 190:    Occupational Work Experience/Commercial Art

Required: Enrollment in a minimum of seven (7) units, including Cooperative Work Experience, during regular semesters; enrollment in at least one other class in summer session.
Transferable: CSU
The application of learned theory, knowledge, and skills to a practical job setting related to the student's educational/occupational goal. Employment must be directly related to the student's college educational/occupational goal. Periodic interviews of the students and employers or their representatives will be required. Each student shall be assisted in the development of individualized performance objectives, toward which the learning experience shall be directed.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4121 WEX SC154S KERR L 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4122 WEX SC154S KERR L 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4123 WEX SC154S KERR L 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4124 WEX SC154S KERR L 4.0 DHR 0000 - 0000