Art
31 courses · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ARTH C1100 Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- C-ID
- ARTH 110
This course introduces students to visual art and architecture from prehistory to the medieval era with a focus on art from Europe, North Africa, and the near East. The course will further consider global interactions involving these regions. Common Course Number: ARTH C1100.
ARTH C1200 Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 120
Formerly: ART C101. This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the contemporary period with a focus on art from Europe. The course will further consider global interactions involving this region. Common Course Number: ARTH C1200.
ART C102 Contemporary Art History
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ARTH C1100 and ARTH C1200 or knowledge of art historical movement.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Western modern period of the 20th and 21st centuries.
ART C103 History of Asian Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ART C100 and ART C101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 130
A survey of the art and architecture of prominent Asian cultures focusing on India, China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, the Islamic world, and those areas under the sphere of influence. Class covers major religious (Buddhist, Hindu, Shinto, Islam, etc.), philosophical (Confucian, Daoist, etc.), and political currents that affected artistic production in these religions. Discussion of major art forms includes media and their uses, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, architecture, and the so-called "minor arts." Also, contemporary trends in Asian art, Western influence and borrowing, Asian art in Southern California, and local sites for experiencing Asian traditions/culture.
ART C104 The History of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ART C100 and/or ART C101 recommended, or knowledge of art historical movements.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Western modern period of the 19th and 20th centuries.
ART C105 Introduction to Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides an introduction to art from prehistoric times to the present, methodologies of art history and art criticism. While examining the role that the visual arts play in the historical development of world cultures, the student will study a wide variety of artistic media such as architecture, painting, drawing, sculpture, graphic design, and photography. This course will also examine the visual elements such as line, color and texture, and explore the principles of design such as unity and balance to discover how they communicate ideas. CID: ARTH 100.
ART C109 The History and Appreciation of Italian Renaissance Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ART C101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A multicultural survey of Italian art from the end of the Gothic period through the Renaissance. Discussion of major art forms from the period including painting, sculpture, and architecture. The multicultural influences that formed Italian Renaissance art will be examined. Emphasis will be placed upon how Renaissance art reflected the culture in terms of symbols, techniques, materials, and subject matter. Also included in the course content is an examination of how Renaissance ideas influenced and formed other European cultures and the subsequent Baroque era. Illustrated lecture, reading, assignments, and study of related exhibitions.
ART C110 Color and Design: 2-D
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 81 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 100
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. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written assignments.
ART C111 Color and Design - 3-D
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 101
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.
ART C120 Drawing 1
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 81 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 110
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 to materials and subject matter.
ART C121 Life Drawing 1
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 81 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 200
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.
ART C122 Painting 1
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 81 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 210
Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.
ART C140 Advanced Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 81 lab hours
- Advisory
- ART C120.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 205
Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to advanced drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.
ART C142 Painting 2
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 81 lab hours
- Advisory
- ART C122.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Designed as a continuation of ART C122. For the intermediate and advanced painting student, this course emphasizes creative and interpretive expression in oil, acrylic painting, and non-traditional media. Includes awareness of the creative process, exploration of historical and contemporary issues in art, and advanced artistic concepts.
ART C150 Ceramics 1
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 81 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 230
Introduction to ceramics materials, concepts, and processes including basic design principles, creative development, hand-building, throwing, glaze techniques, firing and ceramic terminology. The course covers aesthetics and creative development of clay objects examining historical, contemporary, and personal modes of expression across cultures.
ART C151 Ceramics 2
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 81 lab hours
- Advisory
- ART C150.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduces use of the potter's wheel for forming utilitarian and sculptural vessels. Expanded analysis of the historical foundation and contemporary context of ceramics as an art form. Kiln loading and firing will be introduced.
ART C152 History and Appreciation of Ceramics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The History and Appreciation of Ceramics provides a foundation of information beginning with the Paleolithic era through contemporary vessel making. This course will cover the evolution of clay and the production of pottery made by early man, Greek, Islamic, Pre-Columbian and Asian cultures right up to the time of Post Modern ceramics. The course includes hands-on learning, covering the aesthetics and creative development of clay vessels throughout history.
ART C153 Art of the Ancient Americas
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a survey of visual culture within selected regions of pre-contact Mexico, Central America, and South America. This course will cover the relationships between art and people as it relates to culture, social status, gender, belief systems, and the environment.
ART C154 Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a survey of visual culture within selected regions of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America. This course will cover the relationships between art and people as it relates to culture, social status, gender, belief systems, and the environment.
ART C155 Introduction to Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the processes, principles, and tools of photography. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology, materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in photography. Enrollment Limitation: PHOT C105; students who complete ART C155 may not enroll in or receive credit for PHOT C105.
ART C176 Survey of East Asian Brush Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 lecture hours; 18 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Focus on Chinese influences on East Asia cultures through hands-on practice of brush strokes. Designed to lead a beginner from how to hold a brush to producing finished compositions in florals, animals, and landscapes. Detailed instructions on using materials, colors, brushes, rice paper, seals, and traditional Chinese mounting technique.
ART C177 East Asian Landscape Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 lecture hours; 18 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Learn the brush strokes used for line, texture, shading, and washes to capture the beauty of forests, mountains, and water. Students will learn the stroke to do design, composition, and the enchanting background of each subject. Travel in spirit to the land of Shangri-La and explore history and folklore of East Asia.
ART C178 Painting and Appreciation of East Asian Art and Culture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 lecture hours; 18 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Surveys history, culture, and development of Chinese painting and calligraphy, and its effects on East Asian cultures. Course includes nature study techniques and skills related to picture formation and composition. Emphasis on calligraphy strokes pertinent to brush painting.
ART C179 East Asian Brush Painting Teaching Techniques
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 lecture hours; 18 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
In this course students will develop skills, knowledge, and abilities for teaching east Asian brush painting techniques. The class will focus on learning the materials: paper, color, and brushes. It will offer instruction on both brush stroke techniques used for line, texture, and shading and washes used for flowers, animals, and scenery. It will prepare students to teach brush painting at various levels.
ART C183 Introduction to Digital Art and Media
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This overview course is open to all students wanting to learn about the different areas of Digital Art and Media. Introduction to fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of digital art and media. Topics include the integration of traditional design, color, and compositional principles with contemporary digital tools. Demonstrations of digital image capture, image manipulation, illustration, layout, animation, and emerging technologies. Enrollment Limitation: DMD C100; students who complete ART C183 may not enroll in or receive credit for DMD C100.
ART C184 Typography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
In this Typography course, students will explore the foundational principles of typographic design, focusing on the anatomy of type, font classification, and readability. Through hands-on projects, they will create expressive and functional typographic layouts that communicate meaning, mood, and message for both digital and print media. Students will also develop an understanding of hierarchy, grid systems, and branding as they relate to typography produce a portfolio showcasing typographic work. Recommended for Digital Media, Illustration and Graphic Design majors. Enrollment Limitation: DGA C117; students who complete ART C184 may not enroll in or receive credit for DGA C117.
ART C185 Graphic Design and Illustration (Illustrator)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to Adobe Illustrator, to create vector graphics and digital illustrations. Emphasizing foundational design principles, color theory, typography, and tools, students will develop skills in creating, managing, and exporting designs for print, web, and video. The course also covers industry best practices, copyright considerations, and design presentation techniques, preparing students to navigate real-world design projects. No artistic background is required. Enrollment Limitation: DMD C118; students who complete ART C185 may not enroll in or receive credit for DMD C118.
ART C221 Life Drawing 2
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 81 lab hours
- Advisory
- ART C121.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A comprehensive course in advanced drawing from the model. Involves the student in working from observation, emphasizing composition, proportion, and anatomy, using line, texture, value, modeling, gesture, and contour drawing principles. Includes the technical application of diverse drawing materials and techniques. The concept and creative process of making art will be examined in historical and multi-cultural contexts. This course leads to a developmental of a personal style that is required for art majors and includes written and verbal critique and analysis.
ART C010N Drawing for Creative Enterprise
- Hours
- 16 lecture hours; 24 lab hours
This dynamic course is designed to support student creatives who want to refine drawing skills while developing the vocational practices, terminology, and techniques necessary for marketing, promoting, and selling their artworks in a variety of settings. Students will create the quality drawn studies, illustrations, and graphics required for a professional personal home-based business while utilizing a variety of contemporary drawing techniques and media. Noncredit. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.)
ART C020N Painting for Creative Enterprise
- Hours
- 16 lecture hours; 24 lab hours
This dynamic course is designed to support student creatives who want to refine painting skills while developing the vocational practices, terminology, and techniques necessary for marketing, promoting, and selling their artworks in a variety of settings. Students will create the quality painted studies, illustrations, and paintings required for a professional personal home-based business while utilizing a variety of contemporary painting techniques and media. Noncredit. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.)
ART C061N Artisan Venture Portfolio Development
- Hours
- 16 lecture hours; 24 lab hours
This pivotal class is designed to teach basic artwork presentation and marketing skills, including social networking skills. Traditional student-guided SMART (Specific, Marketable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely) goals will be integral to formal critiques and peer feedback. SMART goals define Specific, Marketable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely objectives for the home-based business. Pertinent to the business of art making will be the introduction of web-based sales, social media promotion and blog outreach. In addition to these, students will have hands-on opportunities to help run in the Pop-Up Shop, the Coastline Galleries' new gallery store, as well as participate in all open exhibition and craft fair opportunities provided by the Coastline Gallery. Noncredit. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.)