Fine Arts and Art History
21 courses · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ART 1002 2-D Foundations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of the basic principles and elements of line, shape, texture, value, color and spatial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 1003 3-D Foundations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to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 1004 Introduction to Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ART 1009 (Introduction to Drawing) CI-D ARTS 110
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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 1006 Introduction to Ceramics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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 1009 Introduction to Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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 1010 Sculpture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This introductory course bridges the history, theory and criticism of the arts with the actual hands on study of materials and techniques used in the creation of sculptural art. Three-dimensional design awareness, a variety of art-making techniques and materials, presentation, craftsmanship, aesthetics, content, and context are used in the creation of art that demonstrates connections between art, ourselves and the world around us.
ART 1011 Introduction to Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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, history of photography, and contemporary trends in photography. Loaner cameras are available.
ART 1013 Printmaking
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is an introductory course in printmaking. Techniques in silk screen, woodblock, lithography, etching, and monotypes are taught.
ART 1016 Gallery/Museum Studies
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 18 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an introduction to gallery and museum practices through study and hands-on experience installing art exhibitions. This course includes an introduction to the basic skills of installing art exhibitions and includes field trips to museums and galleries. Recommended for Art and Art History majors. This course may be taken for credit a total of four times.
ART 1026 Life Drawing
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Concentrated study of the human figure and anatomy. Students will have the opportunity to draw live models in a variety of media including charcoal, pencil and pastel.
ART 1031 Digital Illustration
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the principles of design as they relate to digital illustration and the creation of computer generated graphics for the microcomputer. Art and design principles, software, hardware, and creation of successful graphics in various file formats will be examined. Adobe Illustrator will be used in designing and producing hard copy print media. Course may be taken a total of four times.
ART 1032 Digital Imaging
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the principles of design as they relate to digital imaging. Art and design principles, image file formats, and successful digital image-making will be discussed. Adobe PhotoShop will be used in designing and producing digital images. This course may be taken for credit a total of four times.
ART 1041 Applied Painting
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introductory course to oil and acrylic methods and materials. Exploration of media, color theory and harmony, techniques used in painting.
ART 1070 Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 (Academic Reading and Writing)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 140
This course provides an overview of the art and architecture of Africa, Oceania, and indigenous North America, providing a survey of selected regions. C-ID: ARTH 140.
ART 1504 Intermediate Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 1004 (Introduction to Painting)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continued instruction in the use of oil, water color and gouache techniques; emphasis on composition, techniques, equipment, theory, and mechanics of color. Group and individual critiques are major parts of this course as is the examination of contemporary and historically significant artists and paintings.<br /> <br /> Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level painting, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of painting mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental painting skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to painting.
ART 1506 Intermediate Ceramics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 1006 (Introduction to Ceramics)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate study of ceramics materials, concepts, and processes including design principles, creative development, hand-building, throwing, glaze techniques, firing and ceramic terminology, building on the foundations of Art 1006. Introductory involvement in intermediate areas of studio practice including finish techniques. The course covers more advanced concepts in aesthetics and creative development of clay objects examining historical, contemporary, and personal modes of expression across cultures. This course may be taken for credit a total of three times.
ART 1509 Intermediate Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 1009 (Introduction to Drawing)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level 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 1510 Intermediate Sculpture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 1010 (Sculpture) with a grade of C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate Sculpture expands on the techniques and processes of the introductory course. Advanced study using of a variety of art making materials to develop presentation, craftsmanship, aesthetics, context and content in the three-dimensional form. Emphasis is placed on building and strengthening technical skills, individual expression, and conceptual growth. This course may be taken for credit a total of three times.
ART 1511 Intermediate Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 1011 (Introduction to Photography) with a grade of C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Building off of skills attained in ART 1011, students learn intermediate principles of photography, including the further development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology and intermediate printing techniques. Lectures stress aesthetic developments in the history of photography and contemporary trends. Small, medium, and large format cameras are available on a loan basis. May be taken for credit a total of three times.
ART 1513 Intermediate Printmaking
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 1013 (Printmaking)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continued study in a variety of printmaking processes with emphasis on color printing techniques and multiple edition printing.<br /> <br /> Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level printmaking, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of printmaking mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental printmaking skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to printmaking.
ART 2929 Special Studies
- Units
- 1-2
- Hours
- 6 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students who have strong technical backgrounds in art but have utilized available course offerings may wish to engage in an independent, folio centered project; this course is designed to meet those needs. Support hour with faculty is integrated.