Art courses (from the BC Catalog)

ART B1 Art Appreciation (3 units)
Exploration of the creative process emphasizing art as a visual form of communication for both majors and non-majors. Useful criteria for evaluation and enjoyment of art through the development of a visual vocabulary and knowledge of art processes, as well as art in a historical context. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 54 lect. Field trips required. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. BC GE 6; CSU GE C.1; IGETC 3.A.

ART B2ab Basic Drawing (3 units)
B2a-B2b (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B2ab.
A foundation in seeing through drawing. Emphasizes major theories and techniques in understanding composition and form. Systematic examination of graphic elements, their formal properties, relations and functions in the organization of graphic structures. Development of drawing as a medium of expression. Prerequisite:

B2b: ART B2a with a grade of “C.” Recommended: B2a: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 2ab-108 lect/studio. Field trips required. Repeat: 3. Offered: F, S, SS. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC,CSU and private colleges. ART B2a+B2b = CAN ART 8; BC GE 6; CSU GE C.1; IGETC 3.A.

ART B2ef Figure Drawing (3 units)
B2e-B2f (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B2ef.
A beginning course in drawing designed to give the student special focus on the human figure as subject. Emphasizes dynamic considerations of drawing as observed in the human form through a study of its structure, anatomy, design, and expression. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: B2ef- 54 lect, 54 lab. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. BC GE 6

ART B2gh Advanced Figure Drawing (3 units)
B2g-B2h (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B2gh.
Advanced study in exploration of the expressive character of the human figure. Emphasizes manipulation of the visual elements of drawing to communicate statements of emotion and convey character and mood through the drawing’s abstract and structural condition. Recommended: ART B2ef. Hours: B2gh- 54 lect, 54 lab. Repeat: 2. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges.

ART B3ab Two Dimensional Design (3 units)
B3a-B3b (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B3ab.
A course in the basic principles of design. Problems of the visual field: dark and light, color, texture, balance and size relationships. Emphasis is on two-dimensional work. Hours: B3ab- 54 lect, 54 lab. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. ART B3a+B3b = CAN ART 14; BC GE 6; CSU GE C.1; IGETC 3.A.

ART B4ab Basic Painting - Acrylic Media (3 units)
B4a-B4b (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B4ab. Basic principles of acrylic color mixing and color harmony including basic composition, particularly those aspects with grouping color movements on both the picture plane and the illusionary space. Hours: B4ab- 54 lect, 54 lab. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. ART B4a+B4b = CAN ART 10

ART B4cd Advanced Painting - Acrylic Media (3 units)
B4c-B4d (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B4cd.
An extension of ART B4ab. Emphasizes shifts from technical information to problems of composition and design. Hours: B4cd- 54 lect, 54 lab. Repeat: 2. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges.

ART B7ab Ceramics - Basic (3 units)
B7a-B7b (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B7ab.
Basic ceramic materials and techniques. Preparation, handbuilding, wheel throwing, design techniques and glaze application are explored. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: B7ab- 54 lect, 54 lab. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. BC GE 6

ART B7cd Ceramics - Intermediate (3 units)
B7c-B7d (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B7cd.
Exploration of glaze calculation and kiln firing including advanced work in basic techniques of methods, concepts, and materials related to clay. Recommended: ART B7ab with a grade of “C.” Hours: B7cd- 54 lect, 54 lab. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges.

ART B7ef Ceramics - Advanced (3 units)
B7e-B7f (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B7ef.
Designed to offer the student an opportunity to further develop basic ceramic skills. Advanced work in glaze calculations, kiln firing and clay construction. Recommended: ART B7cd with a grade of “C.” Hours: B7ef- 54 lect, 54 lab. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges.

ART B7gh Ceramics - Advanced (3 units)
B7g-B7h (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B7gh.
Special projects in advanced ceramic techniques. Individual research problems in kiln building, wheel building, tool construction and production techniques. Recommended: ART B7ef. Hours: B7gh- 54 lect, 54 lab. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges.

ART B11ab Sculpture (3 units)
B11a-B11b (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B11ab.
An exploration of sculptural concepts and their translation into three-dimensional forms. Problems involving various technical means and the role of materials and techniques in the creative process. Emphasis on personal creative expression through exploring and experimenting with the intrinsic characteristics of each medium. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: B11ab- 54 lect, 54 lab. Offered: F. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. ART B11a+B11b = CAN ART 12; BC GE 6; CSU GE C.1.

ART B11cd Advanced Sculpture (3 units)
B11c-B11d (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B11cd.
Advanced study in the exploration of sculptural concepts. Emphasizes expressive meaning of form and the expressive potential of materials. Recommended: ART B11ab. Hours: B11cd- 54 lect, 54 lab. Repeat: 2. Offered: F. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges.

ART B13cd Beginning Printmaking: Intaglio and Monoprint (3 units)
B13c-B13d (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B13cd.
Expressive potential of the fine art print through the knowledge gained in intaglio and monotype printing techniques. Prerequisite: B13d: ART B13c with a grade of “C.” Recommended: B13c: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: B13cd-36 lect, 72 studio. Repeat: 3. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges.

ART B16 Introduction to Digital Photography (3 units)
An introduction to the possibilities of digital photography. Topics covered include digital cameras, scanning, printing, color management and file management. Students are expected to create original images for use in the class. A suitable digital or film camera is required. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6, ART B20 or equivalent. Hours: 54 lect, 54 lab. CCS: Liberal Arts and Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Note: Elective credit only.

ART B17ab Elementary Photography (3 units)
B17a-B17b (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B17ab.
Study of the basic principles of cameras, optics, light, film and development, exposure and exposure meters and enlarging. Emphasis is on photographic quality, exploration of the photographer’s environment, and personal expression. A suitable adjustable camera is recommended. Recommended: B17a: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: B17ab-108 lect/studio. Field trips required. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. ART B17a+B17b = CAN ART 18; BC GE 6

ART B17cd Intermediate Photography (3 units)
B17c-B17d (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B17cd.
The student will complete assignments that will emphasize the refinement of technique and personal expression. A suitable adjustable camera is required. Recommended: ART B17ab with a grade of “C.” Hours: B17cd-108 lect/studio. Field trips required. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges.

ART B17gh Advanced Photography (3 units)
B17g-B17h (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B17gh.
Study of photography in an area of specialized interest. Advanced work is done in camera technique, darkroom practices and studio. Emphasis is on area of personal interest. Technically proficient work of a creative and original nature is expected. Recommended: ART B17cd with a grade of “C.” Hours: B17gh-108 lect/studio. Field trips required. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Note: Elective credit only.

ART B18ab Individual Projects in Photography (2 units)
B18a-B18b (1-1) equivalent to B18ab.
Special instruction in preparation for professional experience. Strengthening of graphic visualization and technical competence through challenging individual assignments. The content is not structured in the manner of beginning and advanced photography courses. Recommended: Evaluation by instructor of student’s photography skills. Hours: B18ab-18 lect, 54 studio. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Note: Elective credit only.

ART B20 Introduction to Digital Arts (3 units)
The principles and techniques of graphic design and illustration using computer technology. A working knowledge of basic computer graphic operations as the vehicle for creating effective 2-dimensional graphic communications. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 54 lect, 54 lab. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. BC GE 6

ART B21 Graphic Design (3 units)
A study of the tools, concepts and techniques which are incorporated into the development of printed communications. The designing of graphics with production methods in mind. Macintosh Systems computers will be used. Recommended: ART B20 and Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 108 lab. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges.

ART B22 Digital Illustration (3 units)
Principles and techniques of creating original illustrations for print. Computer drawing and painting techniques used to create illustrations in various styles such as editorial, technical, scientific, informational, personal, etc. Emphasis placed on graphic problem solving and the importance of concept, from roughs to finished illustration. Typography will be considered as an integral element to most illustration. Prerequisite: ART B20 or equivalent. Hours: 54 lect, 54 lab. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges.

ART B23 Advertising Graphics (3 units)
A study of advertising design from concept through execution. Designing visual images for effective communication. Emphasis is on design for various media: print, outdoor, P.O.P., multimedia. Macintosh Systems computers will be used. Recommended: ART B20 and Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 108 lab. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Note: Elective credit only.

ART B24 Digital Imaging (3 units)
Concepts and techniques of digital image processing. Image creation, scanning, editing, compositing, re-touching, and problem solving using bit-mapped, rastor based software. Emphasis on projects using a variety of methods to manipulate and process images. Color systems and output options to various media will be considered. Specific design problems will be presented as the vehicle for understanding. Processes such as painting, masking, layering, color correcting, separating, and effects filtering will be introduced. Recommended: ART B20 or equivalent. Hours: 54 lect, 54 lab. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges.

ART B25 Typography (3 units)
The role and application of typography in visual communication. A study in the evolution of letterforms to the digital type styles of today. Emphasis on concept development and design craftsmanship as students explore traditional and computer-assisted techniques. Structure, format, legibility, and expression will be considered. Typographic emphasis will be placed on projects related to various graphic design media. Prerequisite: ART B20. Hours: 54 lect, 54 lab. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges.

ART B29 Special Studies in Art (0.5-3 units. Limit 9 units)
Selected advanced projects. Class content and unit credit to be determined by instructor and student. Recommended: Completion of beginning courses in a particular series or evaluation by instructor of student’s skills in subject area. Hours: 9 lect, 18 studio for each 0.5 unit. Repeat: 3, or until a maximum of 9 units is reached. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. Note: Elective credit only.

ART B35 - Survey of World Art I (3 units)

This course is a historical survey of the architecture and visual arts beginning in the Paleolithic age (30,000 BC) and continuing through Medieval Europe (1400CE); includes Near Eastern, Egyptian and European traditions. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 54 lect. Offered: F, CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. Art 35 =CAN ART 2; ART B35 and B36 = CAN ART SEQ A; BC GE C; CSU GE C.1; IGETC 3.A.

Art B36 - Survey of World Art II (3 units)

This course is a historical survey of the architecture and visual arts from 1400CE to the present day including non-western cultures.

Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 54 lect. Offered: S, CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU

and private colleges. Art 36 =CAN ART 4; ART B35 and B36 = CAN ART SEQ A; BC GE C; CSU

GE C.1; IGETC 3.A.

ART B30e Art of Latin America (3 units)
Includes the study of the arts and artists of the Americas. Emphasis is on the North, Central and South American Spanish speaking regions as well as Cuba and the Dominican Republic. It includes their contributions to colonial and modern art forms. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 54 lect. CCS: Liberal Arts and Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. Note: Not open to students who have taken the equivalent course, CHST B30e. BC GE 6; CSU GE C1; IGETC 3.A.