Noncredit Art
11 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
N ART 906 Life Painting for Older Adults
- Hours
- 24.00 hours lecture, 72.00 hours lab
This course examines the use of oil, acrylic or watercolor in modeling the human form. Particular attention will be placed on color mixing, drawing and paint application. This non-credit course is designed to provide older adults with ongoing opportunities to maintain their mental and artistic dexterity.
N ART 920 Foundations of Life Drawing for Older Adults
- Hours
- 24.00 hours lecture, 72.00 hours lab
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. This non-credit course is designed to provide older adults with ongoing opportunities to maintain their mental and artistic dexterity.
N ART 921 Intermediate Life Drawing for Older Adults
- Hours
- 24.00 hours lecture, 72.00 hours lab
An advanced investigation of the human figure as the primary subject of composition in historical and contemporary art. Developed for the advanced painting or illustration majors to aid in the preparation of entry portfolios required for admittance to specialized private four-year institutions. This non-credit course is designed to provide older adults with ongoing opportunities to maintain their mental and artistic dexterity.
N ART 925 Introduction to Portraiture for Older Adults
- Hours
- 24.00 hours lecture, 72.00 hours lab
Introduction to portraiture. Special emphasis is placed on the historical and contemporary role of portraiture in art. Techniques range from traditional approaches to expressive application of drawing and painting media. This non-credit course is designed to provide older adults with ongoing opportunities to maintain their mental and artistic dexterity.
N ART 935 Watercolor Painting I for Older Adults
- Hours
- 24.00-27.00 hours lecture, 72.00-81.00 hours lab
Fundamental approaches to the use of watercolors and other water-based paints. Concentration on both literal and expressive modes utilizing a variety of subjects.
N ART 936 Watercolor Painting II for Older Adults
- Hours
- 24.00-27.00 hours lecture, 72.00-81.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- N ART 935
Advanced work in watercolor media.
N ART 951 Advanced Ceramic Techniques for Older Adults
- Hours
- 24.00-27.00 hours lecture, 72.00-81.00 hours lab
This course will cover advanced techniques of hand building and wheel working with clay as well as a broad range of glazing and firing processes, helping to maintain physical dexterity and mental acuity for older adults.
N ART 956 Advanced Foundry Techniques in Sculpture for Older Adults
- Hours
- 24.00-27.00 hours lecture, 72.00-81.00 hours lab
Course will provide older adult students with the opportunity to refine practices in mold making and metal casting, including project proposals and economics, experimental and production based casting techniques, patina and finishing skills.
N ART 971 Advanced Jewelry and Metal Smithing for Older Adults
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- 24.00-27.00 hours lecture, 72.00-81.00 hours lab
Course will provide older adult students with the opportunity to develop and refine advanced techniques in jewelry and metal smithing practice.
N ART 975 Stained Glass for Older Adults
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- 16.00-18.00 hours lecture, 32.00-36.00 hours lab
This course will cover a range of two- and three-dimensional approaches to working in stained glass from design to construction, serving as a means for older adults to engage creativity, and maintain dexterity and mental acuity.
N ART 978 Glass Casting for Older Adults
- Hours
- 24.00-27.00 hours lecture, 72.00-81.00 hours lab
This course will cover a range of approaches to kiln-formed glass, from fusing and slumping to kiln casting. The technical and artistic approaches in design and execution will serve as a means for older adults to engage creativity, and maintain dexterity and mental acuity.