# Art (ART) courses

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 53 courses

Source: https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/29980/29981/29989

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026.

### ART 193 — ART SPECIAL TOPIC

- **Units:** 0.5 to 4
- **Hours:** 0.5 to 4 hours per week: (0.50 - 4.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours)
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Examines a special topic in the field of study related to the discipline offering this course.

### ART 209 — ART OF AFRICA, OCEANIA, AND INDIGENOUS NORTH AMERICA

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- **Advisory:** ENGL C1000
- **C-ID:** ARTH 140
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Provides an overview of visual culture, including art and architecture, within select regions in sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania, and indigenous North America.

### ART 220 — FUNDAMENTALS OF 2-D DESIGN

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **C-ID:** ARTS 100
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces the design elements and principles common to all visual art forms including line, shape, value, texture, color, and space. Develops visual vocabulary for artistic expression through lecture presentations, creative problem solving, and studio projects.

### ART 221 — DRAWING I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **C-ID:** ARTS 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/art.md); Fall 2026, 6 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces the history, theory, and practice of drawing as visual communication for both non-art and art majors. Explores principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Presents drawing as a basic expression of visual thinking. Balances historical study and practice, combining practicality and aesthetic sense in an alternating sequence of observation and response. Examines concepts, techniques and conventions in contemporary and historical cultural contexts.

### ART 222 — DRAWING II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 221
- **C-ID:** ARTS 205
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Explores artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing. Focuses on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students will incorporate personal approaches to content and materials in drawing projects covering both historical and contemporary methods.

### ART 223 — FIGURE DRAWING I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 221
- **C-ID:** ARTS 200
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces drawing the human figure from observation of live models. Presents a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Includes an introduction to human anatomy, the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts, and expressive, interpretive approaches to drawing the figure.

### ART 224 — FIGURE DRAWING II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 223
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Continues ART 223 with an emphasis on personal interpretation and the development of content. Focuses on the figure in context and in finished compositions.

### ART 229 — COLOR

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 220
- **C-ID:** ARTS 270
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Presents the physical nature of color and the theory of color. Explores primary systems, color properties, interaction, strategies and expressive qualities of color. Investigates the physiological, psychological, symbolic, and cultural aspects of color.

### ART 230A — PAINTING I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours/0.00 - 0.00 work experience hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 220 and ART 221
- **C-ID:** ARTS 210
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces oil and acrylic painting techniques, methods, materials and concepts with a focus on contemporary practices. Emphasizes creative self-expression, the elements and principles of design, and an examination of historical context.

### ART 230B — PAINTING II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 230A
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Presents a continuation of ART 230A with a focus on contemporary issues in painting. Emphasizes composition and content.

### ART 230C — PAINTING III

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 230B
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Offers expanded instruction in intermediate level studio practices developed in Art 230B. Emphasizes exploration of historical and contemporary issues and trends in painting.

### ART 232 — WATERCOLOR I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 220 and ART 221
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces basic watercolor techniques, methods, and materials. Explores historical and cultural context as well as the creative use of aqueous media in painting on paper.

### ART 233 — WATERCOLOR II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 232
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Continues ART 232 with an emphasis on problem-solving, composition, historical and cultural context, and the development of personal style.

### ART 234 — FIGURE PAINTING

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 223 ART 230A
- **Advisory:** ART 224 ART 230B
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces the fundamentals of painting from the human figure, the creative use of various painting media, and the figure in context.

### ART 240A — PRINTMAKING I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces instruction and studio practice in a variety of traditional printmaking techniques such as relief, intaglio, and screen-printing, as well as the designing of images appropriate to these techniques. Emphasizes contemporary art issues related to printmaking and the history of printmaking.

### ART 240B — PRINTMAKING II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 240A
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Offers further instruction in studio practices developed in Art 240A. Presents intermediate printmaking techniques in relief, intaglio, and screen-printing, as well as projects combining print processes. Emphasizes exploration of personal voice and contemporary cultural issues.

### ART 240C — PRINTMAKING III

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours/0.00 - 0.00 work experience hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 240B
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Expands instruction in studio practices developed in Art 240B. Presents advanced-intermediate printmaking techniques in relief, intaglio, and screen-printing, as well as projects combining print processes. Emphasizes the creation of a body of artwork for portfolio presentation.

### ART 241A — ETCHING I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 221
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Offers instruction and studio practice in beginning etching and drypoint printmaking techniques as well as the designing of images appropriate to these techniques.

### ART 241B — ETCHING II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 241A
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Offers instruction and studio practice in intermediate etching techniques as well as the designing of images appropriate to these techniques. Emphasizes contemporary art issues related to etching.

### ART 241C — ETCHING III

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 241B
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Offers instruction and studio practice in expanded intermediate etching techniques including multiple plate printing and collagraph. Emphasizes contemporary art issues related to etching.

### ART 243A — BOOK ARTS I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 220
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Presents an investigation of the book form as a vehicle of creative expression. Explores the book structure through the history, concepts and the creative application of this unique art object, in which the content is not limited to words alone.

### ART 243B — BOOK ARTS II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 243A
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Continues instruction in studio practices developed in Art 243A. Presents intermediate level book-binding and printing techniques in the conceptualization and construction of unique Artists’ Books. Emphasizes exploration of historical and contemporary issues and trends in text-based arts and artists' books.

### ART 244 — PHOTOGRAPHY I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade Only

Introduces the processes, principles, and tools of black and white photography. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, the elements of design and composition, camera technology, materials, and equipment, within an historical and contemporary context. A 35mm film camera is required for class.

### ART 245 — PHOTOGRAPHY II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 244
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade Only

Continues the study of photography as a fine art. Presents intermediate-level concepts, processes, principles, and tools of black and white photography. Emphasizes the development of photographic work as a means of personal expression through content, the elements of design and composition, and technique. Considers photography in a historical and contemporary context. Requires a 35mm film camera.

### ART 249A — DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/art.md); Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces the processes, principles, and tools of digital photography. Includes the development of technical and aesthetic skills, the elements of design and composition, camera technology, materials and equipment, within an historical and contemporary context.

### ART 249B — DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 249A
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade Only

Continues the study of digital photography as a fine art. Presents intermediate level concepts, processes, principles, and tools of digital photography. Emphasizes the development of image-based works as a means of personal expression through content, the elements and principles of design and composition, and applicable digital imaging techniques. Considers photography in a historical and contemporary context.

### ART 250 — WORK EXPERIENCE IN ART

- **Units:** 0.5 to 4
- **Hours:** 1.5 to 12 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours/1.50 - 12.00 work experience hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade Only
- Repeatable: 3 Times

Provides opportunities for students in Art to connect academic curricula to experiential learning in the workplace as an internship, Service Learning placement or general employment. Allows students to develop and work on learning objectives in workplace competencies and technical skills relevant for their course of study and career pathway. Students must work 54 hours for each unit of credit earned, in half-unit increments (27 hours), up to a maximum of 4 units. Employment can be paid or unpaid.

### ART 251 — ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 244
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Explores creative photographic techniques emphasizing experimental manipulation of the photographic image. Introduces silver and non-silver alternative photographic techniques including multiple image usage, high contrast materials, toning, image transfer, and digital negative with emphasis on personal expression, content, and development of style.

### ART 252 — PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHTING

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 244
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Explores various photographic lighting techniques emphasizing artificial sources. Introduces the student to modifying available light, tungsten light and strobe light on location and in the studio environment.

### ART 253 — DIGITAL ART

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours/0.00 - 0.00 work experience hours)
- **C-ID:** ARTS 250
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces digital art production and marketing. Explores traditional art principles and cutting-edge technologies, including digital photo, vector, video, 3D, AR, and AI applications in a fine arts context.

### ART 255 — FOUNDATION OF DIGITAL GRAPHIC ART

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Advisory:** Basic computer skills.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Presents primary instruction in digital vector graphic and illustration using Adobe Illustrator and other Adobe Creative Cloud software. Students will explore visual problem solving and utilize industry standard digital tools to create graphic works for artistic illustration, graphic design and user experience workflow.

### ART 256 — FOUNDATION OF DIGITAL IMAGING ART

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Advisory:** Basic computer skills.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Presents primary instruction to enhance digital photographs and compose images using Adobe Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Cloud software. Students will use the latest Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge and Adobe Camera Raw to explore visual problem solving and create images for photography, artistic digital image art, graphic design and user experience workflow.

### ART 258 — INDESIGN LAYOUT DESIGN

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Advisory:** Basic computer skills
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Instructs designing print and digital layouts with Adobe InDesign and other industrial-standard software. Covers basic book, magazine, business, web, and UX design principles.

### ART 259 — INTERACTION DESIGN I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Provides a beginner-friendly introduction to interaction design, Web design, and user experience (UX) using Adobe Creative Cloud and other app design platforms. Emphasizes web and interactive design principles, including content structuring, efficient workflow, usability analysis, and testing techniques. Provides hands-on skills with modern design tools and explores responsive and dynamic design approaches. Introduces WordPress, web hosting, and FTP fundamentals.

### ART 265 — MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGN

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Takes students on a creative journey to learn the principles of motion graphic design. Explores topics of motion graphics, motion title design, AI-influenced video editing, and After Effects visual effects. Introduces user interfaces to life with animation, the basics of 3D environment, and XR/AR. Gives students the skills to unleash their creativity and shape the future of design with this immersive motion graphic design course.

### ART 266 — GRAPHIC DESIGN

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Advisory:** ART 256 or ART 255
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/art.md); Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Explores visual design principles and processes in this career-focused, hands-on, project-based class. Introduces beginner-friendly design topics, including trending logo design, digital layout, graphics, illustrations, photography/images, web and UX design, animation, and video production. Emphasizes the incorporation symbols and typography into visual design and investigates the relationship between formal elements and symbolic content.

### ART 267 — GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Advisory:** ART 266
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Facilitates the development a professional design portfolio with new works created in class to support student success. Introduces current design strategies and techniques for career preparation, including AI. Emphasizes individualized design projects using digital layout, graphics, illustrations, photography, web and UX design, animation, and video.

### ART 268 — TYPOGRAPHY

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Advisory:** ART 255 ART 256
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces principles in the creative use of type in a digital environment. Emphasizes the use of typography in graphic design art. Includes topics such as the history of type, aesthetic qualities of letterforms, type classification, organization and hierarchy, grid systems and page layout.

### ART 270 — FUNDAMENTALS OF 3-D DESIGN

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **C-ID:** ARTS 101
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces the elements and principles of three-dimensional design. Presents a variety of non-objective studio projects using sculptural materials, tools, and methods. Includes the study of historical and contemporary art related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition.

### ART 271 — SCULPTURE I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces sculptural principles, techniques, and concepts utilizing a wide range of materials and a focus on contemporary practices. Emphasizes creative self-expression, the elements and principles of design, and an examination of historical context.

### ART 272 — SCULPTURE II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 271
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Continues study of concepts and techniques of contemporary sculpture as introduced in ART 271. Presents intermediate-level assignments in fabrication and new genres with an emphasis on installation and site-specific public art. Addresses ongoing global, sociopolitical and cultural changes as well as incorporating new materials and technologies as tools for innovative art making.

### ART 274A — SCULPTURE FOUNDRY: BRONZE CASTING I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 270 ART 271
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces basic theory and practice in cast bronze sculpture. Emphasizes creative self-expression using direct modeling of wax, basic mold making, and introduction to non-wax casting materials.

### ART 274B — SCULPTURE FOUNDRY: BRONZE CASTING II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 274A
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Continues instruction and practice in cast bronze sculpture. Emphasizes closed core casting, creative expression, and compositional organization of cast metal sculpture.

### ART 274C — SCULPTURE FOUNDRY: BRONZE CASTING III

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 274B
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Continues instruction and practice in cast bronze sculpture and introduces aluminum casting. Emphasizes bronze repair using TIG welding, combining mixed media with cast metal, scale, and original compositional and formal themes.

### ART 280 — CERAMICS I: INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces ceramics materials, concepts, and processes. Explores design principles, creative development, hand-building, throwing, glaze techniques, firing and ceramic terminology. Covers aesthetics and creative development of clay objects examining historical, contemporary, and personal modes of expression across cultures.

### ART 281A — CERAMICS: WHEEL-THROWING I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Advisory:** ART 280
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Presents the practice of ceramic art with an emphasis on throwing on the potter's wheel including functional vessels and sculptural form derived from wheel-thrown objects and from combining wheel and handbuilt forms.

### ART 281B — CERAMICS: WHEEL-THROWING II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 281A
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Continues Art 281A with further development and refinement of throwing skills including functional vessels and sculptural forms derived from wheel-thrown objects and from combining wheel and handbuilt forms. Includes development of surface, glazing and firing techniques at an intermediate level. Addresses aesthetics and creative development of clay objects examining historical, contemporary, and personal modes of expression.

### ART 282 — CERAMICS II: HAND-BUILDING

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 280
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Presents the practice of ceramic art with an emphasis on hand-building techniques. Includes functional vessels and sculptural forms and addresses traditional, historical, and contemporary issues. Guides the development of personal and artistic expression.

### ART 283 — CERAMICS III: CERAMICS SCULPTURE

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 280
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Presents a studio class dealing with issues and techniques of traditional and contemporary ceramic sculpture. Covers technical processes and materials relevant to ceramic sculpture. Guides the development of personal and artistic expression.

### ART 284 — CERAMICS ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS AND PROCESSES

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** ART 280
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Presents instruction and gives experience in experimental applications of alternative firing techniques, processes, and material exploration of clay and ceramic media. Firings, processes, and materials will span temperatures and techniques including experimental applications in low fire, mid-range and high fire temperatures.

### ART 293 — PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** A body of artworks to include a minimum of twelve pieces which have been completed in college studio art courses.
- **Advisory:** ART 256
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/art.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces professional presentation techniques in Studio Art and Graphic Design. Includes the selection, photographing, and mounting of artwork for the production of a physical and a digital portfolio. Covers resume writing, artists statements, and letters of introduction. Examines career opportunities in various art-related fields and investigates four-year programs and requirements. Intended especially for the Studio Art or Graphic Design major near the completion of their studies at Cuesta College.

### ART 296 — DESIGN FOR INNOVATION

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 2 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Develops creative problem-solving skills through innovation and human-centered design. Includes identifying community issues and problems; and sketching, creating, developing, testing, and prototyping potential solutions. Provides practice with hands-on exercises and design thinking activities for visual artists, designers, engineers, makers, entrepreneurs, marketers, and others. Same as BUS 296.

### ART 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDIES: ART

- **Units:** 0.5 to 2
- **Hours:** 1.5 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.50 - 6.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** The student must have completed preparatory course work in the field in which the study is to be undertaken.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Provides an opportunity for an in-depth study or a practicum experience by an individual student in a selected topic of Art under the direction of an instructor.