Art
36 courses · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
ART 1 Art Appreciation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 100
This course provides a general introduction to art that offers a look at works of art through the study of theory, terminology, themes, design principles, media, techniques, with an introduction to the visual arts across time and diverse cultures. (C-ID ARTH 100).
ART 3 Asian Art History Survey
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 130
This course provides a select overview of art and architecture from India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan from pre-history to modern times. (C-ID ARTH 130).
ART 5 1800 to Present Art History Survey
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
ART 6 African, Oceanic, and Native American Art History Survey
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 140
This course is a survey of visual culture within select regions in Africa, Oceania, and indigenous North America. (C-ID ARTH 140).
ART 7 2-D Foundations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 25.5 hours lecture, 76.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 100
This course is an introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of the basic principles and elements of line, shape, texture, value, color and spatial illusion. Students develop visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written assignments. (C-ID ARTS 100).
ART 8 Drawing I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 25.5 hours lecture, 76.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 110
This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses is placed on materials and subject matter. (C-ID ARTS 110).
ART 9 3-D Foundation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 25.5 hours lecture, 76.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 101
This course is an introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-dimensional studio projects. (C-ID ARTS 101).
ART 14 Figure Drawing I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 25.5 hours lecture, 76.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 200
This course is an introduction to drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include an introduction to human anatomy and the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this course will learn both descriptive and interpretive approaches to drawing the figure. Students will draw from clothed, draped, and live nude models. (C-ID ARTS 200).
ART 15 Figure Drawing II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a continuation of Figure Drawing I. It will enhance students' techniques, approaches and practices in drawing the human figure. Students will further develop skills and knowledge with emphasis on composition and media development. Students will draw from clothed, draped, and live nude models.
ART 16 Figure Drawing III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a continuation of skills and drawing principles introduced in Figure Drawing I and II. Traditional and contemporary methods and techniques of composition will be introduced. Students will draw from clothed, draped, and live nude models. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a personal style and the various uses of the human figure in contemporary art.
ART 17 Painting I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 25.5 hours lecture, 76.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 210
This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Focus is on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. (C-ID ARTS 210).
ART 18 Painting II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is an intermediate level painting course. Students continue practicing the techniques of painting, focusing on exploring painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and painting techniques, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.
ART 19 Painting III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is an advanced painting course. Students continue practicing the techniques of painting, focusing on the development of advanced technical skills and advanced applications of materials and processes using paint and mixed media.
ART 23 Printmaking I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 25.5 hours lecture, 76.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the basic materials, equipment, and processes of printmaking, including relief (linocut and woodcut), intaglio (drypoint, etching, and collagraph), planography (lithography and monotype), and stencil (screenprint).
ART 31 Graphic Design I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to the general field of graphic design. Students will explore and apply professional skills in design, layout, and production. Areas of study will include advertising design and layouts, corporate identity, publication design, packaging and producing print-ready artwork.
ART 32 Creative Typography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to the technical and aesthetic fundamentals of typography and their relationship to the design of effective visual communications. It also includes the study of the letterform, typefaces, copy fitting, software and specification emphasis on creative application.
ART 34 Graphic Design II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This is an intermediate course in graphic design. Students will apply design principles and tools of graphic design learned in ART 31 and ART 32. Concentration is on increasing skill levels for developing advanced design techniques for print and online.
ART 35 Illustration Art I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to the study and practice of illustration art. Students will investigate both contemporary and historical illustration art. Various media and techniques used in illustration art will be explored. Students will gain an understanding of how illustration is used in client projects, and how to market their skills to clients in the print and online design industries.
ART 36 Illustration Art II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This is an intermediate course in illustration that focuses on the application of traditional and digital techniques. Students design and produce real-world client projects. Students are also introduced to the business of illustration and career paths for illustrators.
ART 50 Beginning Ceramics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 25.5 hours lecture, 76.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to ceramics materials, concepts, and processes, including basic design principles, creative development, hand-building, throwing (potter's wheel), glaze techniques, firing and ceramic terminology. Students will experiment with a variety of forms, glazes, and other surface treatments, and will be introduced to historical as well as contemporary ceramic artworks.
ART 52 Ceramics II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 50
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an exploration of clay as a medium of expression, using the potter's wheel and/or hand-building techniques to create sculptural and functional forms. Students will continue to develop techniques in basic wheel-throwing and/or hand-building, clay body formulation, surface enrichment techniques, and kiln firing. Students will also become familiar with historical as well as contemporary ceramic artworks.
ART 54 Ceramics III - Low Fire
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 50
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course expands on the hand-building and wheel-throwing skills learned in the introductory class, with an emphasis on a variety of low-fire glaze and surface techniques, setting up additional possibilities for creative expression.
ART 56 Ceramics IV
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 52
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an in-depth exploration of clay as a medium of expression, with emphasis on individual ideas and directions. Students will concentrate on creating a personal vocabulary of imagery, construction methods, and surface treatments, and will develop and draw upon a broad awareness of historical as well as contemporary ceramic artworks.
ART 60 Sculpture I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 25.5 hours lecture, 76.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to three-dimensional sculptural principles, techniques, and concepts utilizing a wide range of materials and practices. Various sculpture methods are practiced with attention to creative self-expression and historical context.
ART 63 Sculpture II, Clay
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on the production of sculpture through the combination of clay with wood, metal, "found" objects, and other materials. The aesthetic and technical aspects of construction and combination of materials will be emphasized, as well as hand-building, clay making and firing techniques, welding, and kiln building. Contemporary artists will be discussed and emphasis placed on art created in a Postmodern world, and especially how clay, combined with other media fit into that world.
ART 70 Gallery Production/Business of Art
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 25.5 hours lecture, 25.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to various aspects of operating an educationally directed art gallery including scheduling, lighting, publicity, security, budget, receptions, show themes and reviews. The Butte College Coyote Gallery will function as the class laboratory, and approximately two to three shows will be organized and installed each semester. (Annual student show in Spring semester). In addition, students will learn the business of art in order to be able to successfully compete in the professional market place.
ART 81 Introduction to Fiber Arts
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 25.5 hours lecture, 76.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to basic materials, methods and vocabulary used in fiber and textile media as well as the hands-on development of expressive visual ideas. Contemporary and historical development and cultural relevance of the fiber media is also explored.
ART 95 Special Studies-ART
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 51-153 hours independent study
- Prerequisite
- Permission of instructor
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. Students may not petition for a Special Studies course until they have completed satisfactorily 12 units of study at Butte College. 51-153 hours Independent Study. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 3.00 units to complete the entire curriculum of the course.
ART 99 Work Experience-ART
- Units
- 0.5-8
- Hours
- 25.5-408 hours independent study
- Prerequisite
- Permission of Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor
- Transfers to
- CSU
Work experience is an experiential course where students apply what they have learned in the classroom to a work environment. The course offers students the opportunity to develop technical skills, explore possible career choices, build confidence, network with people in the field, and transition into the world of work. Work experience may include paid or unpaid employment. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every fifty-one hours of work experience. Students may enroll in this course up to 8 unit(s) to complete the entire curriculum of the course. A maximum of sixteen units can be earned in work experience courses during a student’s enrollment with Butte College.
ART 308 Drawing I
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 25.5 hours lecture, 76.5 hours lab
This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses is placed on materials and subject matter. This course is intended for older adults. Unlimited repeats. Ungraded. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ART 314 Figure Drawing I
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 25.5 hours lecture, 76.5 hours lab
This course is an introduction to drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include an introduction to human anatomy and the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this course will learn both descriptive and interpretive approaches to drawing the figure. Students will draw from clothed, draped, and live nude models. This course is intended for older adults. Unlimited repeats. Ungraded. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ART 316 Figure Drawing III
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
This course is a continuation of skills and drawing principles introduced in Figure Drawing I and II. Traditional and contemporary methods and techniques of composition will be introduced. Students will draw from clothed, draped, and live nude models. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a personal style and the various uses of the human figure in contemporary art. This course is intended for older adults. Unlimited repeats. Ungraded. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ART 317 Painting I
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 25.5 hours lecture, 76.5 hours lab
This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Focus is on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. This course is intended for older adults. Unlimited repeats. Ungraded. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ART 319 Painting III
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
This is an advanced painting course. Students continue practicing the techniques of painting, focusing on the development of advanced technical skills and advanced applications of materials and processes using paint and mixed media. This course is intended for older adults. Unlimited repeats. Ungraded. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ART 352 Ceramics II
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
This course is an exploration of clay as a medium of expression, using the potter's wheel and/or hand-building techniques to create sculptural and functional forms. Students will continue to develop techniques in basic wheel-throwing and/or hand-building, clay body formulation, surface enrichment techniques, and kiln firing. Students will also become familiar with historical as well as contemporary ceramic artworks. This course is intended for older adults. Unlimited repeats. Ungraded. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ART 356 Ceramics IV
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
This course is an in-depth exploration of clay as a medium of expression, with emphasis on individual ideas and directions. Students will concentrate on creating a personal vocabulary of imagery, construction methods, and surface treatments, and will develop and draw upon a broad awareness of historical as well as contemporary ceramic artworks. This course is intended for older adults. Unlimited repeats. Ungraded. Open Entry/Open Exit.