Art
50 courses · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
ART 96 Cooperative Work Experience Education
- Units
- 2-4
- Hours
- hours to be arranged
- Formerly
- Art 96abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU
Through a set of learning objectives established by the student, supervisor, and instructor, each student will work with and learn from experts in the Art field. These experiences will enable students to improve job skills, analyze career opportunities and requirements, and compare them to personal abilities and career expectations.
ART 99 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- hours to be arranged
- Formerly
- Art 99abc
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field of Art not covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular conferences with the instructor are coordinated with assigned Art projects (54 hours per unit).
ART 110 Drawing Fundamentals I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Formerly
- Art 10ab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the techniques, media, and concepts of drawing. Instruction is designed to foster observational, compositional, interpretive, and expressive proficiencies. Representative topics include observation, perception, and the drawing process; contour and line; value, volume, and light theory; composition and pictorial structure; and linear perspective.
ART 129 Fundamentals of Color
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Formerly
- Art 29ab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the history, theory, and application of color. Students will create various designs, diagrams, and art works. Creative problem-solving in art and design is also emphasized.
ART 130 Two-Dimensional Design I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Formerly
- Art 37ab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces the elements and principles of two-dimensional design and provides instruction in the fundamentals of graphic communication including visual perception, color structure, composition, and expression.
ART 131 Typography I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Formerly
- Art 41ab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides a foundation in typography for students interested in graphic design and digital arts. The use of lettering and typography in printed publications, advertising, web design, and motion graphics will be explored. Students will create typographic designs for both page and screen layout.
ART 132 Advertising Design I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Advisory
- ART 131 or ART 141
- Formerly
- Art 39ab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course presents a fundamental overview of advertising design and stresses creative problem solving. Topics such as marketing, demographic studies, client-agency relationships and American advertising are covered. Through the synthesis and application of design principles and elements, research and layout methods, and production and printing processes, individual projects will be completed representing various types of advertising: magazine, newspaper, broadcast, outdoor, product, and in-store.
ART 133 Graphic Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Advisory
- ART 131 or ART 141
- Formerly
- Art 43abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the concepts and processes of graphic design. Emphasis is placed on the application of raster, vector graphics, and page layout software, as well as traditional art and design media. Problem-solving skills and the creative design process are emphasized through digital imaging, typography, identify design and page layout.
ART 141 Digital Tools for Art and Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Advisory
- Art 110 or Art 130 with a minimum grade of C AND eligibility for English 1A AND Business 52A or equivalent computer skills
- Formerly
- Art 141abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is a foundation course in digital art and design providing students fundamental technical skills to apply in their respective creative disciplines. Emphasis is on learning digital tools, techniques, and effective work habits using Adobe Creative Cloud, drawing tablets, scanning, image capture, and cloud file storage. Projects reinforce visual design principles exploring raster images, vector graphics, image manipulation, drawing, design, layout, typography, and presentations.
ART 143 Digital Publishing Fundamentals
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Advisory
- ART 141 or ART 131
- Formerly
- Art 143abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts and practices of digital publishing for print and screen. Topics include integration of typography, color, images, and graphic design principles with contemporary digital tools. Students work on both individual and group projects
ART 146 Web Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Art 141 with a minimum grade of C
- Advisory
- Art 131 or Art 142
- Formerly
- Art 146abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of web design, learning best practices to create user-friendly, responsive layouts with in-demand collaborative design tools. Students will gain foundational knowledge in HTML, CSS, web layout and UX principles to apply practical skills in developing: user personas, flows, wireframes, prototypes, design and launch of a website.
ART 147 Motion Graphics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 141 or ART 142 (now DART 142) with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 147abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers techniques for creating digital movies and performing nonlinear editing. Topics include history and overview of analog and digital video, analyzing selected works of commercial and fine art videos, using sound effects and music, effective use of transitions, and incorporating still images and text. Also included are file formats, compression options, and hardware required for output to multimedia sources and the World Wide Web. An original digital video project will be created by each student.
ART 150 The Art of Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a survey of photography as an art form which includes the evolution of photography as art. The course will also cover the aesthetic and cultural impact of photography as art. Also included is an examination of the techniques and methods of traditional and digital photography. Students will learn camera functions and develop their ability to analyze, evaluate, and compose photographs.
ART 152 Rendering
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 110 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 52abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers the basic methods and techniques of rendering. Emphasis is placed on the graphic representation of three-dimensional form, space, and volume within an illusory and sharp-focused context. Topics include form analysis and the application of media such as markers, water-based paint, ink, graphite, pastel and colored pencil. Preparation of art work for portfolio presentation will also be covered.
ART 153 Illustration I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 110 with a minimum grade of C
- Advisory
- ART 152
- Formerly
- Art 53ab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to illustration and stresses the creative interpretation of various subjects, situations and themes within the context of commercial art applications such as advertising, editorial and institutional. Special emphasis is placed on the creation of illustrations from rough concept sketches through finished art work. Production and media processes, color analysis and application, and portfolio development and presentation will be presented.
ART 160 Three-Dimensional Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Formerly
- Art 31abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the concepts and processes of three-dimensional design. Students design and construct projects involving linear and architectural models as well as relief and solid forms. Emphasis is placed on creative solutions to design problems using various construction techniques and materials.
ART 161 Beginning Ceramics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Formerly
- Art 61ab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers the basic methods of hand-building with clay including forming, glazing, and decorating techniques, and offers an introduction to wheel-throwing. Also covered is a brief historical and cultural survey of ceramics.
ART 173 Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Formerly
- Art 73ab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to the design and technical processes of jewelry and metalsmithing. Construction techniques such as sawing, soldering, forming, and surface embellishment are employed in combination with various metals and stones. Also covered are issues of contemporary aesthetics and their influence on jewelry design and construction.
ART 181 Beginning Sculpture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Formerly
- Art 81ab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the techniques, materials, and concepts of sculpture. Instruction is designed to foster observation, composition, interpretation, and expression. Representative topics include clay modeling, casting, and bas relief. Emphasis is placed on design, form, materials, and process.
ART 187 Printmaking I - Etching and Relief
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Formerly
- Art 87ab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to non-toxic methods, materials, and processes of printmaking. Topics include relief (woodcut and linoleum) and intaglio (drypoint and etching). Color and black and white printing are included, as well as four color (CMYK) techniques.
ART 194 Gallery Management and Artist Career Issues
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab per week to be arranged
- Advisory
- eligibility for ENGL 84
- Formerly
- Art 34ab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a study of the theory, techniques, evaluation and analysis of gallery operations, the production of art exhibits and the discussion of issues related to the development of artists' careers.
ART 195 Portfolio and Career Planning for Artists and Designers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides a survey of career and educational pathways in design and the visual arts. Instruction includes the professional protocols necessary to prepare and correctly submit a portfolio, application, resume, cover letter, and artist statement for transfer to four-year art programs, job applications, grants, and exhibitions. Interview strategies, freelance management skills, e-commerce, job search techniques, and effective self-promotion strategies will also be covered.
ART 210 Drawing Fundamentals II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 110 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 11abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides intermediate instruction in drawing with emphasis on media development, pictorial space, composition, interpretation, and improvisation.
ART 217 Life Drawing I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 110 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 17ab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers the art and technique of drawing from live models with an emphasis on anatomical structure, representation of gestures, foreshortening and proportion.
ART 218A Life Drawing II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Art 217 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 218
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This intermediate course is a continuation of the practices explored in level I with an increased emphasis on personal research, innovation and style.
ART 218B Life Drawing III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 218A with a minimum grade of C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This advanced Life Drawing course encourages students to develop a cohesive body of artworks that explore individual drawing approaches through directed research. Emphasis is on developing increasingly more complex concepts, themes, and subject matter.
ART 219 Watercolor Painting I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 110 with minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 19ab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces the student to the concepts and techniques of watercolor painting with emphasis placed on basic washes, media manipulation, color theory, composition and interpretation.
ART 220 Watercolor Painting II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 219 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 20abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a continuation of the concepts and techniques of watercolor painting. Progressively more challenging problems of technique, color, composition, expression and improvisation will be presented.
ART 221 Advanced Watercolor Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture/4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 220 with minimum grade of C
- Transfers to
- CSU
This advanced course provides directed research and critical analysis of watercolor painting while emphasizing increasingly complex concepts, themes, and subject matter. Students are encouraged to pursue individual approaches through a combination of historical and contemporary styles. Also covered are techniques and processes necessary to complete a cohesive body of artwork that integrates research, methodology, and invention, and reflects a unified, self-directed visual theme.
ART 222 Fundamentals of Painting I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 110 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 22ab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces the students to the principles, elements, and practices of painting. Focus is on the exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills, color theory, and paint mixing techniques, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.
ART 223A Fundamentals of Painting II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 222 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 223
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides intermediate instruction in the materials, methods and techniques of painting with an emphasis on developing proficiency in the use of pictorial space, color, composition and interpretation.
ART 223B Fundamentals of Painting III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 223A with a minimum grade of C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides directed research and critical analysis of painting while emphasizing increasingly more complex concepts, themes, and subject matter. Students are encouraged to pursue individual approaches through a combination of historical and contemporary styles. Also covered are techniques and processes necessary to complete a cohesive body of artwork that integrates research, methodology, and invention, and reflects a unified, self-directed visual theme.
ART 224 Life Painting I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 110 with a minimum grade of C
- Advisory
- ART 217, and/or ART 219, and/or ART 222
- Formerly
- Art 24ab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The techniques and concepts of life painting are introduced in this course. Translation and adaptation of live-model poses are explored in the context of the painting process. The functions and application of anatomy, volume, chiaroscuro, color, space, and composition are also covered.
ART 225A Life Painting II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 224 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 225
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a continuation of the techniques and aesthetic issues introduced in Life Painting I. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of live-model poses, media manipulation, color, space, composition, and expression.
ART 225B Life Painting III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 225A with a minimum grade of C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course continues painting the figure from live models, applying the knowledge and techniques developed in ART 225A. Emphasis is on developing a student's individual vision and expression through composition, concept, coordination of media, process, and directed research of historical and contemporary styles.
ART 230 Two-Dimensional Design II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Art 130 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 38abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an expanded study of the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Special emphasis is placed on pictorial interpretation, conceptual synthesis, and graphic purpose. Experimental design strategies will be introduced including variation studies, research and production methods, and electronic media applications.
ART 231 Typography II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 131 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 42abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course continues the study of typographic and lettering fundamentals including the Roman alphabet and its various categories, families and related fonts. Emphasis is placed on creative problem solving including self-generated project themes and solutions, inventive production strategies, and experimentally-derived aesthetic content. The creation and presentation of a portfolio of art work is also included.
ART 232 Advertising Design II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 132 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 40abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a continuation of Advertising Design I. Emphasis is placed on the development of a strong foundation for visualizing design problems and formulating their solutions as well as the correlation of form with content, function and context. Materials will be prepared for portfolio presentation.
ART 233 Graphic Design II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 133 with a minimum grade of C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course continues the study of the concepts and processes of graphic design. Problem-solving skills and the creative design process are emphasized through digital imaging, typography, identity design and page layout. Students will explore various problem-solving strategies using raster, vector graphics, and page layout software, as well as with traditional art and design media.
ART 247A Intermediate Motion Graphics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 147 with a minimum grade of C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course continues studies at the intermediate level in the materials, methods, and techniques of Motion Graphics with an emphasis on increasing proficiency in the creation of digital movies, visual effects, and animation. Emphasis is placed on refining concepts and design skills to produce more advanced portfolio projects for a student reel.
ART 253 Illustration II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Art 153 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 54abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a continuation of the concepts and techniques presented in Illustration I. Increasingly more advanced illustration projects, techniques, concepts, and methods will be presented. Emphasis is placed on the development of original concepts, the refinements of techniques and production methods, and the development and presentation of portfolio-quality art work.
ART 262 Intermediate Ceramics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 161 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 62abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course, students will explore basic functional forms, surface decoration, glazing techniques, clays and clay bodies with an emphasis on the use of the potter's wheel. The history of Early American, Far East and Western European ceramics is also covered.
ART 263 Advanced Ceramics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 262 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 63abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course, students will continue to explore functional forms and surface enrichment and experiment with glazing techniques. Highfire clays and glazes, kiln loading and the theory of firing will be introduced. A brief history of ceramics will be included.
ART 274 Jewelry Fabrication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 173 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 74abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU
In this intermediate course, students will develop design skills and concepts through individual projects in jewelry fabrication, surface embellishment, forming, stone setting, and tool making.
ART 275 Jewelry Casting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 173 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 75abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the casting process as it relates to the field of jewelry. Model making, lost wax casting, and mold making will be introduced. Design skills and concepts will be developed through individual projects.
ART 282 Life Sculpture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 217 or ART 160 or ART 161 or ART 181 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 82abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course explores the anatomical structure of the human figure through sculptural studies. Students will develop technical and creative skills including observation, drawing and modeling. Students will work from live models.
ART 283 Bronze Casting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 160 or ART 161 or ART 173 or ART 181 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite
- Formerly
- Art 83abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to the aesthetics and processes used in the making of bronze sculpture. Topics include the elements of sculptural design, wax formulation and fabrication, the spruing process, the investing of wax patterns, mold making, finishing techniques, and bronze foundry procedures.
ART 288 Printmaking II - Etching and Relief
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Art 187 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 88abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course continues the study of intaglio and relief printing at an intermediate level. Students will explore non-toxic methods for plate development and multicolor printing using digital and non-digital techniques.
ART 289 Lithography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Art 187 with a minimum grade of C
- Formerly
- Art 89abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers the fundamental theories and practices involved in the development of graphic images based on lithographic techniques and processes with an emphasis on the unique qualities of the lithographic print, including color. Additional emphasis is placed on materials, techniques, tools, and craftsmanship relevant to fine art lithographic printmaking.
ART 290 Screen Printing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to non-toxic methods, materials, and techniques of screen printing. Emphasis is placed on single and multiple layer printing, digital and non-digital applications as well as single and multicolor printing (CMYK) techniques. Use of various substrates such as paper, vinyl, and fabric will also be covered.