Course Descriptions ART-119
2 units
ART-125
3 units
Typography I LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54 This course covers the history and development of basic letterforms. In studio work, lettering is explored as a design form through calligraphy, logotype development, mechanical typography, and page layout techniques. Class projects are oriented towards development of knowledge in typographical theories. Required for Visual Communication (Graphic Design) majors. Recommended for majors in art, multimedia, and practicing professionals. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: ART-120.
Mural Painting LEC 16-18/LAB 48-54 (formerly Introduction to Mural Painting) This course is an introduction to the creating and execution of murals. Coursework includes professional practices, materials, site requirements, style, color, composition, and painting techniques. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: ART-115 (with a grade of C or better) or portfolio. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers
to both UC/CSU
ART-120
2D Design LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54 This course introduces the student to the principles of 2-D design using the design elements of line, shape, space, value, texture, color, and form. Students will explore design concepts through visual analysis, problem solving projects, and presentation. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/
AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU. CSU Area(s): C1
ART-121
3 units
Design and Color LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54 This course is a continued study of the principles of 2D design. The practice of the organization of visual elements is taught in accordance with the principles of design. Emphasis is placed on color theory and more advanced methods of communicating ideas through design. This class is designed for students pursuing an AA in Art and those seeking to fulfill the Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: ART-120 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU. CSU Area(s): C1
ART-122
3 units
3D Design LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54 This course investigates the factors determining the designs of both utilitarian and non-utilitarian objects. Students learn to solve design problems using a variety of three-dimensional materials, and a variety of approaches to three-dimensional structure. Through a study of mass, volume, space and shape, students gain experience solving three-dimensional design problems. This is a foundation course for students planning to major in art, and a useful course for all students interested in building visually coherent three-dimensional objects. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: ART-120. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers
to both UC/CSU
ART-123
3 units
Graphic Design I LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54 Development of conceptual thinking and visual representation skills through thumbnail sketches to full size layouts of graphic concepts. Emphasis on various approaches to problem solving in advertising and design. Markers and colored pencils will be used for photorealistic and convincing visual representation. This course is required of all visual communication and graphic design majors. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisites: Both ART-130A and ART-130B, or MUL-110 (with a grade of C or better). Recommended Preparation: ART-120 and ART-108. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to CSU
only
ART-124
3 units
Time Based Media LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54 This course investigates multiple contexts of video from an artistic point of view. The student will gain a clear understanding of the relationship between the narrative and the visual structure of film/ video. Lectures will show many developments and movements of the video medium as well as design elements used to control the narrative content. Students will also develop a work that is experimental in nature, focusing on the sequential process and editing decisions in Time Based Media. *Cross-listed as MUL-126. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
--Transfers to both UC/CSU
Mt. San Jacinto College 2009-2010 Catalog
3 units
--Transfers to CSU only
ART-128
3 units
Beginning Photography LEC 16-18/LAB 96-108 This course is an introduction to traditional chemistry-based black and white 35mm photography. Concepts include exposure control, chemical mixing, technical issues relating to 35mm black and white emulsion-based film development, Black and White enlarger printing, image archiving, and technical and aesthetic black and white photographic image creation are covered. The course includes written research covering historical and contemporary photographers and photographic techniques. *Cross-listed as PHOT-118. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU
ART-130A
2 units
Digital Art - Imaging LEC 16-18/LAB 48-54 (formerly ART-130 Digital Art I) Introduction to digital art processes of capturing and manipulating images. Exploration print based and interactive media is explored through multiple software tools. Concept emphasis will be placed on the development of aesthetic judgment, style and expressive content. Recommended for majors in art, multimedia, and practicing professionals. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: ART-120 and MUL-110. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to CSU only
ART-130B
2 units
Digital Art - Illustration LEC 16-18/LAB 48-54 (formerly ART-140 Digital Illustration)Introduction to digital art processes of creating raw illustrations images using vector graphics. Students will create layout and design projects using current technologies designed for output to print. Emphasis will be placed on the development of aesthetic judgment, style and expressive content in the process of visual communication. May be used as an elective in the Multimedia certificate or in either the Art or Multimedia degree programs. *Cross-listed as MUL-140. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: ART-130 or MUL-110 (with a grade of C or better) or demonstrated ability. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to CSU only
ART-141
3 units
Illustration LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54 This course will investigate illustration as a specific form of visual communication and its relationship to written information. Imagery generation and refinement in both black and white and color will be explored as well as the historical development of illustration in advertising, informational applications and propagandizing. The course will focus on traditional studio methods, involving drawing and painting, as well as the materials and techniques most compatible with publishing. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: ART108 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to CSU only
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