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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
6014 LEC MHG11 STOLAR S 3.0 W 0630P - 0940P  
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
4084 LEC AL101 ROIZEN M 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0935A 1

 


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
4085 L/L AR103 THOMAS B 3.0 MW 0810A - 1115A 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
4086 L/L AR102 R2ROW 3.0 MW 1120A - 0225P 1
4087 L/L AR102 STOLAR S 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 0225P 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
4088 L/L AR102 R2ROW 3.0 TuTh&2.3 0900A - 1105A  

 


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
4089 LEC AL101 EDBERG J 3.0 MW 1120A - 1245P 1
4090 LEC MHG4 ROIZEN M 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1245P  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
4091   ONLINE EDBERG J 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 38
Above class meets entirely online

 


ART 8A:    Beginning Photography from Analog to Digital

Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; GAV-GE: C1; CAN: ART 18
A beginning photography course focused on the technical and historical aspects of photography from analog to digital. This course includes the development of personal artistic expression and visual perception through the use of various photographic medium. The course will include lectures and discussions about composition and content, analog and digital camera use, lighting and exposure, various photographic processes, and photographic presentation techniques. Alternative methods, mixed media and experimental forms of photography will also be discussed. Students will be required to provide their own camera, and film.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4092 L/L AR103 EDBERG J 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 0225P  

 


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
4093 L/L AR101 REKEDAL J 3.0 MW 0840A - 1110A  
6016 L/L AR101 GONZALES KC 3.0 S&2.3 0900A - 1210P 54
Class meets 02/10/07 - 05/19/07
6017 L/L AR101 GONZALES KC 3.0 TuTh 0600P - 0830P  

 


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 three 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
4094 L/L AR101 REKEDAL J 3.0 MW 1120A - 0225P  
6018 L/L AR101 GONZALES KC 3.0 TuTh 0600P - 0910P  

 


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
4095 LEC AR103 JUNCKER A 3.0 MW 1120A - 1245P  

 


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
4096 L/L AR101 ALLEN F 2.0 F 0900A - 0105P  

 


ART 14:    Beginning Mural Painting

Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; GAV-GE: C1
Studio practice in the design, methods and materials of mural painting through the production of individual and collaborative murals. The course will also provide a historical survey of mural painting, from pre-historic cave painting to contemporary urban murals, with particular focus on the muralists of Mexico. May be repeated three 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
4097 L/L GHS R2ROW 3.0 W&2.3 0315P - 0720P 65

 


ART 21:    Ancient Americas: A History through Art

Advisory: Eligible for English 250.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; 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
4098 LEC SS205 LUNA E 3.0 TuTh 0230P - 0355P 25

 


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
4099 FEX AR101 GONZALES KC .5 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4100 FEX AR104 EDBERG J 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4101 FEX AR101 REKEDAL J 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4102 FEX AR102 ROIZEN M 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4103 FEX AR109 R2ROW 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  

 


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
4104 IND AR101 GONZALES KC 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4105 IND AR102 STOLAR S 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4106 IND AR104 EDBERG J 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4107 IND AR104 EDBERG J 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4108 IND AR101 REKEDAL J 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4109 IND AR101 REKEDAL J 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4110 IND AR101 ALLEN F 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4111 IND AR102 ROIZEN M 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4112 IND AR102 ROIZEN M 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4113 IND AR109 R2ROW 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4114 IND AR109 R2ROW 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4115 IND AR102 STOLAR S 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  

 


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
6020 L/L HOL1 MCGINNIS R 3.0 F&2.3 0400P - 0815P 25
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
6021 L/L HOL1 MCGINNIS R 3.0 F&2.3 0400P - 0815P 25
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
4116 FEX AR109 R2ROW 1.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 21

 


ART 74:    Advanced Photoshop

Advisory: CSIS 75 PhotoShop I
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
This course is for the PhotoShop-experienced student and explores PhotoShop's advanced features in depth. Students work on projects, which challenge their creativity and technical ability, and will be encouraged to develop complex projects for the web and for the printed page. May be repeated three times for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. This course is also listed as CSIS 74 and DM 74.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6022 LEC MHG8 GRZAN R 3.0 Th 0630P - 0940P 25
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 


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
4117 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 TuTh&2 1255P - 0220P 25 35
6023 L/L MHG8 GRZAN R 3.0 Tu&2 0630P - 0940P 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
4118 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 TuTh&2 0945A - 1110A 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
4119 L/L LI128 EDBERG J 3.0 MW 1255P - 0325P 25 95

 


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
4120 LEC MHG8 CONREY J 2.0 Tu 1120A - 0225P 11 25
Class meets 02/06/07 - 05/01/07 Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 


ART 98:    Special Topics

Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
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
6024 LEC AR101 REKEDAL J 1.0 TuTh 0600P - 0850P  
Class meets 01/09/07 - 01/25/07

 


ART 108:    Digital Media Lab

Advisory: CSIS 1 or CSIS 2/2L or equivalent computer experience.
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
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. This is a credit/no credit course. 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
4121 LAB LI128 BEEDE R .5 M 1110A - 1245P 25 31

 


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; GAV-GE: C1
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
4122 LEC LI128 BEEDE R 2.0 F 1110A - 0115P 25

 


ART 117:    Motion Graphics/Special Effects

Advisory: DM/ART/CSIS 113 or DM/ART/CSIS 140 or DM/ART/CSIS 77 or THEA 17A or basic knowledge of digital video/film editing.
Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
Study of the design of motion graphics and special effects used in digital video and film, web, multimedia, and interactive games. Includes video/graphics compositing techniques, 2D animation, basic 3D animation, and special effects commonly generated in digital post- production. Software such as Adobe After Effects or Apple's Motion will be used. May be repeated for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/non-credit. This course is also listed as CSIS 117 and DM 117.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4123 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A 25 31

 


ART 140:    Basic Digital Film/Video Production

Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
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
4124   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; GAV-GE: C1
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
4125 WEX BU125 KERR L 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4126 WEX BU125 KERR L 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4127 WEX BU125 KERR L 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4128 WEX BU125 KERR L 4.0 DHR 0000 - 0000