ART
28 courses · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
ART 1 Introduction to Art History
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to art purposes, principles, and forms: Basic understanding of stylistic development and methods of analysis with emphasis on twentieth century art.
ART 4 History of Modern Art (1800 to Present)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Major visual art forms and movements of the 19th and 20th centuries: Concentration on the foremost painters, sculptors, and architects of the modern period and their works.
ART 6A Modern Painting: Portraiture
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Modern Portraiture Painting: Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to portraiture, complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of mediums, techniques, and methodologies; foundations of painting skills to develop personalized and contemporary approaches to portraiture.
ART 6B Modern Painting: Realism
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Modern Realism Painting : Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to realism, complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of mediums, techniques, and methodologies; foundations of painting skills to develop personalized and contemporary approaches to realism.
ART 6C Modern Painting: Abstraction
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Modern Abstraction Painting: Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to abstraction, complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of mediums, techniques, and methodologies; foundations of painting skills to develop personalized and contemporary approaches to abstraction.
ART 6D Modern Painting: Expressionism
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Modern Expressionism Painting: Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to expressionism, complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of mediums, techniques, and methodologies; foundations of painting skills to develop personalized and contemporary approaches to expressionism.
ART 20 Beginning Drawing and Composition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Freehand drawing with various media: Drawing techniques and fundamentals of composition applied to subject matter including an introduction to perspective.
ART 22 Intermediate Drawing and Composition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 020
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies: Foundations of drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.
ART 23 Advanced Drawing and Composition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced drawing techniques applied to selected subjects and goals.
ART 46 2-D Visual Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Fundamental elements of design: Dot, line, plane, volume, space, color, texture and light; laboratory experience in visual composition and layout emphasizing two dimensional design.
ART 47 3-D Visual Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition: Elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form. Development of visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-dimensional studio projects.
ART 49 Independent Study in Art
- Units
- .5-10
- Hours
- .5 hours lecture
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Art. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.
ART 50 Beginning Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Advisory
- ART 020
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Emphasis on the basic techniques of oil or acrylic painting: Preparation and use of canvas and supports, color mixing, composition in a variety of styles, development of imaginative and objective images.
ART 52 Intermediate Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 050
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate-level development of skills, composition and techniques, application of color theory, concepts, style, and creative expression in acrylic, oil, and mixed media; development of personal approach to content and materials in relation to historical and contemporary approaches to painting. 1002.10
ART 53 Advanced Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 052
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of Art 52: Emphasis on developing greater clarity in personal imagery and painting style; development of a professional portfolio.
ART 54 Special Projects: Painting
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continued study and skill development with oil and acrylics: Production of murals and other large-scale paintings as well as individual projects.
ART 59 The Fashionable Figure
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to drawing the human form: Proportional observation, execution and study of the clothed figure.
ART 60 Beginning Painting: Watercolor
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Fundamentals of washes, brushwork, color, and special effects in transparent, wet-into-wet and opaque techniques as applied to various subject matter.
ART 61 Continuing Painting: Watercolor
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 060
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Extended development of skills, techniques, content, creative experimentation and individual expression in watercolor painting processes.
ART 62 Intermediate Painting:Watercolor
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate level development of skills, techniques, and content in watercolor painting:Creativity, composition, and individual expression through watercolor techniques emphasized; concentrated work in specific areas.
ART 63 Advanced Painting: Watercolor
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 062
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced watercolor painting skills, techniques, and content: Individual goals designed by student with instructor with concentration on a series of paintings for possible exhibition or portfolio presentation.
ART 90 Mixed Media
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to mixed media expression: Emphasis on combined materials, interdisciplinary processes and emergent forms.
ART 122 World Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the origins and development of the painting, sculpture, architecture, artifacts of the great civilizations from around the world.
ART 502 Introduction to Art History
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Introduction to art purposes, principles, and forms: Basic understanding of stylistic development and methods of analysis with emphasis on twentieth century art.
ART 520 Beginning Drawing and Composition
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
Freehand drawing with various media: Drawing techniques and fundamentals of composition applied to subject matter including an introduction to perspective.
ART 550 Beginning Painting
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
Emphasis on the basic techniques of oil or acrylic painting: Preparation and use of canvas and supports, color mixing, composition in a variety of styles, development of imaginative and objective images.
ART 560 Beginning Painting: Watercolor
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Fundamentals of watercolor painting: Washes, brushwork, color, and special effects in transparent, wet-into-wet and opaque techniques as applied to various subject matter.
ART 590 Mixed Media
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
Introduction to mixed media expression: Emphasis on combined materials, interdisciplinary processes and emergent forms.