Art
ARCHI-226 Computer Aided Drafting Design, Advanced Concepts - AutoCAD 4 units SC • May be repeated once • 54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory by arrangement per term • Recommended: ARCHI 126 or ENGIN 126 or equivalent • Note: Same as ENGIN 226
Course is designed for students with previous knowledge and experience in using AutoCAD. Course covers (1) surface/wireframe and solid modeling features of AutoCAD for 3-dimensional modeling and photo realistic rendering, (2) customization and optimal application of AutoCAD and (3) utility options for presentation purposes and project management. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)
muralist, and jeweler. Some careers requiring an education beyond the associate degree include: art critic, art dealer, educator, historian, arts administrator, advertising specialist, computer graphics illustrator, display designer, gallery director, and visual information specialist.
ART-105 Introduction to Drawing, Color, and Two Dimensional Design 3 units SC • May be repeated once • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 116/118 or equivalent • Note: ART 105A and 105B combined are equal to ART 105
Presentation of drawing concepts and techniques, perspective, as well as color theory fundamentals, with emphasis on design principles and composition. CSU, UC
ARCHI-298 Independent Study .5-3 units SC • May be repeated three times • Variable hours • Note: Submission of acceptable educational contract to department and Instruction Office; topics must extend beyond courses offered.
ART-105A Introduction to Drawing 1.5 units SC • May be repeated once • 18 hours lecture/36 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 116/118 or equivalent • Note: ART 105A is equivalent to the first half of ART 105. ART 105A and 105B may be taken in reverse order. • Formerly ART 100
An opportunity for advanced students to study special interests under the direction of faculty. CSU
ARCHI-299 Student Instructional Assistant .5-3 units SC • May be repeated three times • Variable hours • Note: Applications must be approved through the Instruction Office. Students must be supervised by a DVC instructor.
Presentation of fundamentals of drawing and composition and the basic application thereof. CSU, UC
Students work as instructional assistants, lab assistants and research assistants in this department. The instructional assistants function as group discussion leaders, meet and assist students with problems and projects, or help instructors by setting up laboratory or demonstration apparatus. Students may not assist in course sections in which they are currently enrolled. CSU
ART-105B Introduction to Color 1.5 units SC • May be repeated once • 18 hours lecture/36 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 116/118 or equivalent • Note: ART 105B is equivalent to the second half of ART 105. ART 105A and 105B may be taken in reverse order. • Formerly ART 101
Presentation of the fundamentals of color theory, color function, and color application. CSU, UC
Art – ART Applied and Fine Arts Division Michael Almaguer, Dean Humanities Building 112 and 113 925-685-1230 ext. 2312
Possible career opportunities
Career options include professions engaged in creating works of art as an artist, painter, sculptor, ceramist, engraver, printmaker, metal smith, illustrator, designer, Diablo Valley College
ART-106
Drawing and Composition
3 units SC • May be repeated once • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART 105 or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL 116/118 or equivalent
An exploration of drawing concepts, descriptive drawing, and logical form rendering with an emphasis on stylistic development. Students will explore additional color media such as pastel and Prismacolor pencils. CSU, UC
Catalog 2010-2011
PROGRAMs and courseS
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