Art-Fine Art
58 courses · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ARTF 100 Art Orientation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a survey of the visual arts. Emphasis is placed on the various aesthetic approaches, philosophies, and artistic orientations around the world in historical and contemporary perspective. This course is intended for humanities majors and all students interested in art and/or art history.
ARTF 106 Art of the United States: Colonial to Modern Period
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides a survey of art and architecture of the United States, examining theoretical and cultural influences on art from the early Colonial to the Modern periods. The course emphasizes U.S. born artists and artistic developments, as well as the indigenous and foreign influences that contributed to the development of U.S. art. This course is designed for students interested in U.S. artistic history and culture.
ARTF 107 Contemporary Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides a survey of contemporary art and architecture examining theoretical and cultural influences on art from the late 20th century to present. The course is designed for students interested in contemporary art history, as well as for art majors who are focusing on contemporary design, painting, sculpture or ceramics.
ARTF 108 Women in Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
Women in Art is a survey of art produced by women as well as the representation of women in art from the prehistoric through contemporary period. This course will provide an interdisciplinary overview of art work produced by women artists focusing on the intersection of art, gender and social ideologies. This course will also explore the portrayal of women in art and the manner in which cultural definitions of gender shape women's aesthetic expression and representation. The course is intended for students interested in art, women's studies and the humanities.
ARTF 109 Modern Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ARTH C1100 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ARTH C1200 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides a survey of modern art and architecture examining theoretical and cultural influences on art from the 19th century to mid 20th century. The course is designed for students interested in modern art history, as well as for art majors who are focusing on modern design, painting, sculpture or ceramics.
ARTF 113 Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to the visual arts produced by selected peoples of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas from the prehistoric to contemporary periods. Topics include art and architecture produced by groups from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas and emphasize how art is representative of the cultural, religious, social, or political orientation of societies within each region. This course is designed for art and art history majors as well as others interested in the humanities.
ARTF 115 African Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a survey of the history of African art. Emphasis is placed on the distinct history, cultural aesthetics, styles and iconography of various African cultures from prehistoric times to present day. This course is designed for all students interested in art, art history and the humanities.
ARTF 120 Native American Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introductory survey of Native American art and architecture from the prehistoric period to the present. The course examines the history of Native American cultures from the North American Continent as represented in various media and cultural practices. This course is intended for art history majors and all students interested in the humanities.
ARTF 125 Art History: Arts of the Asian Continent
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides a survey of paintings, sculpture, architecture, and associated fine arts from India, China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and other countries throughout the Asian continent. It emphasizes the social, religious, and political highlights of each culture and their effects on art forms from prehistoric to modern times. This course is designed not only for art students, but also for those who are interested in history, religion, philosophy, humanities, and cultural enrichment.
ARTF 130 Pre-Columbian Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a survey of Pre-Columbian art and architecture. Emphasis is placed on the styles representative of Mesoamerican and South American groups. This course is intended for art and art history majors, ethnic studies majors, and all students interested in the humanities.
ARTF 150A Two-Dimensional Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to two-dimensional space and form. Emphasis is placed on ways of organizing visual space into vivid and coherent images. This course is designed for students beginning a study of art and/or related disciplines.
ARTF 150B Beginning Graphic Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTF 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is an introductory class in graphic communication which uses the computer as a tool for building and editing images. Students address problems of visual form and organization, but with an emphasis on visual constructions which convey information, and on type and text as graphic components of those constructions. Individualized, hands-on instruction is provided using the Adobe® Creative Cloud programs (Photoshop®, Illustrator®, and InDesign®). This course is intended for anyone interested in computer graphic design applications.
ARTF 151 Three-Dimensional Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ARTF 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to three-dimensional space and form. Emphasis is placed on organizing visual space into valid and coherent structures. This course is designed for students beginning the study of art and/or related disciplines.
ARTF 152 Color Theory
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ARTF 150B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to color theory and application. Emphasis is placed on the physical exploration of various color strategies. This course is intended for painters, designers and all students interested in the use of color.
ARTF 155A Freehand Drawing I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is an introductory course designed to develop the student's ability to perceive and translate visual relationships from 3-dimensional (3-D) space into 2-dimensional (2-D) drawings. Emphasis is placed on the use of art theory, basic art elements and compositional strategies to create pictorial space and compose original images based on observation. This course is intended for art majors and all students interested in learning freehand drawing whether or not they have previous art experience.
ARTF 155B Freehand Drawing II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 155A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an intermediate course in which students apply art principles and theory to create solutions to particular problems of graphic representation and expression. Emphasis is placed on visual analysis and inquiry in creating pictorial space and applying drawing media. Students are introduced to the use of interdisciplinary art forms and image making and explore New Genres as a means of continued intellectual and artistic development. This course is intended for art and graphic art students.
ARTF 161A Museum Studies/Gallery Exhibition Skills I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides theory, instruction, and practical experience in all aspects of design and installation of art exhibitions. This course is also designed to give an overview of the history, functions and operations of art museums. The course is intended for art majors who are interested in exhibiting in galleries, as well as for other students seeking to learn the principles of curating and the functioning of museums. Under the guidance of the instructor, students participate in the installation of three exhibitions per semester.
ARTF 161B Museum Studies/Gallery Exhibition Skills II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 161A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This second semester course in Museum Studies provides for more extensive understanding of the theory of exhibit display and additional practical experience in all aspects of installation of art exhibitions. This course is designed to examine in detail the functions and operations of art museums and other arts organizations. The course is intended for students planning to pursue a degree or a career in arts administration. Under the guidance of the instructor, students participate in the installation of three exhibitions per semester, taking increasing responsibility with each installation, including overseeing project designs created in the beginning class. Students develop, curate and install an exhibit of their own choosing as their final project.
ARTF 163 Art Museum/Gallery Internship
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 192-216 hours other
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 161B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides directed professional experience in an art museum or gallery in the San Diego area. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of skills related to exhibit installation and development of all aspects of an art exhibition. This course is designed for art majors and anyone interested in museum studies.
ARTF 165A Composition in Painting I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 155A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- ARTF 152 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ARTF 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to oil and acrylic painting methods and techniques. Emphasis is placed on composition, color, and application of general design principles. A variety of subject matter, such as still-life, landscape, portrait and non-objective subjects, and a variety of stylistic approaches such as cubism, collage, realism and expressionism are explored. This course is designed to develop students' creative abilities and critical thinking in visual terms. This course is intended for students majoring in Art and those who wish to improve their artistic skills.
ARTF 165B Composition in Painting II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 165A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the second semester of introduction to oil and acrylic painting methods and techniques. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of pictorial space, composition, and color. The course is designed to further develop students' creative abilities and critical thinking through the construction of images designed to address specific pictorial problems and goals. This course is intended for students majoring in Art and those who wish to improve their artistic skills.
ARTF 165C Composition in Painting III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 165B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the third semester of introduction to oil and acrylic painting methods and techniques. Emphasis is placed on composition, color, and application of general design principles at a more advanced level of creativity and sophistication. This course is designed to develop students' creative abilities and critical thinking in visual terms through the use of individual assignments tailored to students' skills. This course is intended for students majoring in Art and those who wish to improve their artistic skills.
ARTF 165D Composition in Painting IV
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 165C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the fourth and final semester of introduction to oil and acrylic painting methods and techniques. Emphasis is placed on contemporary methods and theories related to conceptualism and new genre. Students produce large format and mural scale paintings. This course is designed to develop students' creative abilities and critical thinking in visual terms through the use of individual assignments tailored to students' skills. This course is intended for students majoring in Art and those who wish to improve their artistic skills.
ARTF 174A Book Arts I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTF 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or DSGN 100 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is an introductory level book arts course. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental techniques and principles of constructing hand-made books. Topics include book arts terminology, materials, techniques, basic book structures, and worldwide books. Students develop content in the form of image and text for a hand-crafted book. This course is intended for graphic design students, fine art students, interaction design students, and anyone interested in the art and design of hand-crafted books.
ARTF 175A Sculpture I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTF 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to sculptural materials, processes, forms, contexts and content. Emphasis is placed on the basic forms and cultural functions of sculpture (past and present). Students produce sculptural artworks under direct guidance of the instructor. This course is intended for students majoring in art and for all students interested in producing three-dimensional art.
ARTF 175B Sculpture II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTF 175A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an intermediate level course in sculptural materials, processes, forms, context and content. Emphasis is placed on articulation of sculptural goals and experimentation with materials and methods. Students plan and produce sculptural artworks based on original concepts. This course is intended for art majors and for all students interested in working in three-dimensional art.
ARTF 175C Sculpture III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTF 175B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an advanced study in sculptural materials, processes, context and content. Emphasis is placed on the refinement of conceptual skills in their selection and pursuit of sculptural goals. Students experiment with advanced-level concepts and materials to create original sculptural artworks, including large scale pieces. This course is intended for art majors and for all students interested in working in three-dimensional art.
ARTF 188 Women and Gender in Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ARTF 190A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course explores the relationship between gender and photography, concentrating on representations of women and women identified photographers beginning in the 19th century and addressed in the context of the medium’s overall development. Issues of gender and gender identity are examined in relation to subject matter, contextual approaches, media, reception and criticism. This interpretive analysis of the significant influence of women and women identified in photography is structured as a balance of lectures, slide presentations, discussion, and portfolio. The course is designed for photographic art majors and all students interested in improving their ability to understand and discuss photography's unique historical, material and narrative potential.
ARTF 190A Black and White Art Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
The course provides an introduction to art theory and skill training in analogue photographic image making. Photography is taught as a medium for self-expression, visual literacy and artistic inquiry. Emphasis is on the art making-process, in which photographic images and concepts are explored within social, historical and aesthetic, contexts. Technical instruction is provided in camera operation and exposure, darkroom procedures for film development, print processing and presentation. This course is intended for students preparing for a major in art as well as those interested in photographic processes.
ARTF 191 Cultural Influences on Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ARTF 190A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of the emergence of photographic traditions within the context of the social, political, economic and scientific forces that have influenced particular genres in the medium. Emphasis is placed on the interrelation of photography and art and focuses on the evolution of major historical types and schools of image making and their relationship to prevailing cultural concerns. This interpretive analysis of significant developments in photography is structured as a balance of lectures, slide presentations and discussion. The course is designed for photographic art majors and all art students interested in improving their ability to understand and discuss photography's unique historical, material and narrative potential.
ARTF 194 Critical Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ARTF 190A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course examines principles of art criticism and uses the critical process in conceptualizing and producing photographic images. It explores photographic theory and its application to interpreting and evaluating photographic media. Aesthetic and ethical concerns are presented using historical references and perspectives that allow students to place their own work within the context of contemporary critical issues/concerns. The course examines traditional schools of image making and contemporary thinking and practice as a means to broaden the student's ability in composition, presentation and use of light. This course is designed for photographic art majors and all art students interested in honing their art criticism and studio skills.
ARTF 195A Ceramics I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is an introductory ceramics course. Emphasis is placed on the design and construction of hand-built and wheel-thrown ceramic forms. This course is designed for art majors and all students interested in developing ceramic skills.
ARTF 195B Ceramics II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 195A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an intermediate level ceramics course in which students design and construct wheel thrown and hand-built ceramic objects. Emphasis is placed on form and surface enrichment. This course is designed for art majors and for students interested in developing ceramic skills.
ARTF 196 Clay and Glaze Technology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 195A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- ARTF 195B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of advanced techniques in clay and glaze formulation, mixing, and testing. Emphasis is placed on the physical and chemical nature of ceramic materials and how they affect glaze fired surface results. This course is intended for students majoring in art and anyone interested in ceramics.
ARTF 197A Handbuilding Ceramics I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 195A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides instruction in the design and construction of handbuilt ceramic forms. Students create ceramic objects emphasizing form and surface enrichment, while gaining experience applying glazes and loading kilns. This course is designed for art majors and for students interested in developing ceramic skills.
ARTF 197B Handbuilding Ceramics II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 197A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is an advanced level ceramics course in which students design and construct hand-built ceramic forms. Emphasis is placed on form and surface enrichment, weighing, mixing and use of glazes, and loading and firing electric kilns. This course is designed for art majors and for students interested in developing ceramic skills.
ARTF 198A Introduction to Printmaking I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTF 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ARTF 155A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to the basic printmaking media of intaglio, relief, and monoprinting. Emphasis is placed on the techniques for creating and printing plates. Students investigate papers, select for properties, analyze aesthetic strategies for image making, and practice the principles of editioning and print conservation. This course is designed for art majors and all students interested in printmaking.
ARTF 198B Introduction to Printmaking II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 198A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the second semester in basic printmaking media. Emphasis is placed on increasingly complex processes, such as photo intaglio, collagraph, and reduction color relief. Students apply aesthetic criteria in analyzing their creative choices and examine contemporary printmaking in world cultures. This course is designed for art and art history majors and all students interested in printmaking.
ARTF 198C Introduction to Printmaking III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 198B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the third semester in printmaking media. Emphasis is placed on the development of a personal visual language through the application of advanced print processes, such as multiple-plate intaglio, double drop printing, mezzotint, and white ground. Students experiment with combining print processes to create a cohesive body of artwork for presentation. This course is designed for art and art history majors and all students interested in printmaking.
ARTF 200 Photographic Composition and Theory
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an advanced study of the theory and practice of black and white photographic image making. Emphasis is placed on increasing students' visual literacy with black and white photography from both technical and conceptual perspectives. Topics include composition, creative control of materials, light logic and advanced photographic theory. This course is intended for art majors and all those interested in increasing their competency in photographic image making, exploring new methodologies and producing gallery-level art work.
ARTF 205A Installation, Performance, and New Genres
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTF 175A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to concept-based New Genres art practices. Emphasis is placed on the intersection of form/medium and concept as well as on the role of art in contemporary culture. Students develop concepts based on issues related to social commentary, political action, institutional critique, community involvement, and personal identity and experiment with forms, such as installation, performance, technological, hybrid, and emerging art forms. This course is designed for art majors and anyone interested in contemporary art practices.
ARTF 210A Life Drawing I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 155A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- ARTF 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is a basic course in drawing the human form as a sequence of studies from live models. Accurate and expressive translations of the mass as two-dimensional drawings are refined in a variety of achromatic media. This course is designed for students who are majoring in fine art and is also a relevant foundation for those that are interested in disciplines that use the human form, such as animation and fashion design.
ARTF 210B Life Drawing II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 210A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- ARTF 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is an intermediate course in drawing the human form as a sequence of studies from live models. Students work with color and experiment with concepts related to figure drawing. This course is designed for students who are majoring in fine art and is also a relevant foundation for study in disciplines that use the human form, such as animation and fashion design.
ARTF 210C Life Drawing III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 210B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is an advanced course in drawing the human form as a sequence of studies from live models. Students work closely with the instructor to develop, create and present original artwork. This course is designed for students who are majoring in fine art.
ARTF 220A Life Sculpture I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTF 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ARTF 151 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is an introduction to the naturalistic and dynamic representation of the human body. Students sculpt from observation of live, nude models in poses of extended duration. In the process, students come to understand seeing as a learned skill. This course is intended for transfer students planning to major in art and for all students interested in the problems inherent in representing what they see.
ARTF 220B Life Sculpture II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 220A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- ARTF 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ARTF 151 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course continues the introduction to naturalistic and dynamic representation of the human body, done from observation of live models in poses of extended duration. This course is intended for transfer students planning to major in art and for all students interested in developing skills of naturalistic representation.
ARTF 220C Life Sculpture III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ARTF 220B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- ARTF 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ARTF 151 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
In this course students learn to extend their skill in representing the human figure convincingly in three dimensions to naturalistic representation in more than one style. This course is intended for transfer students planning to major in art and for all students interested in developing sophisticated skills of naturalistic representation.
ARTF 231 Introduction to Digital Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTF 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; Concurrent enrollment in: MULT 100 or ARTF 150B
This course provides an overview of digital art strategies and practices and their relationship to traditional fine art practices. Emphasis is placed on the development of computer technology and its impact on contemporary art since the 1960s. Discussions and studio assignments encompass digital imaging strategies, software art, teleconference art, interactive art, immersive installation art, web art/distance art and activism. Motion-based media such as digital animation, and digital video are also discussed. This course is designed for students interested in digital art.
ARTF 232 Introduction to Digital Drawing and Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTF 231 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ARTF 155A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and ARTF 165A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in: MULT 100 and Advisory: ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides an overview of digital art strategies and practices and their relationship to traditional fine art drawing and painting. Students produce digital drawings and paintings using digital raster and vector based applications to creatively replicate and expand traditional drawing and painting media. Students extend and explore the hand drawn mark and painted surface in the digital realm. This course is designed for fine art and multimedia students.
ARTF 233 Introduction to Digital Photographic Imaging
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTF 190A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; Concurrent enrollment in: MULT 100 or ARTF 150B
This course provides an overview of digital photographic art strategies and practices and their relationship to traditional photographic fine art practices. Emphasis is placed on the digital camera, digital photo image processing, digital photomontage, and mixed media compositions. The students are introduced to the manipulation and production of digital image compositions using software applications such as Adobe Photoshop to extend traditional photographic art strategies. This course is designed for fine art and multimedia students.
ARTF 260 Studio Art Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/72-81 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTF 155B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ARTF 165D with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ARTF 175C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ARTF 197B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ARTF 198C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ARTF 200 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ARTF 232 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is intended for advanced art students. Students enrolled in this course work closely with the instructor to develop a transfer portfolio, artist statement, curatorial concept and/or resume exhibition list.
ARTF 280A 2-Dimensional Art Studio Lab
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Corequisite
- ARTF 150A or ARTF 152 or ARTF 155A or ARTF 155B or ARTF 165A or ARTF 165B or ARTF 165C or ARTF 165D or ARTF 174A or ARTF 198A or ARTF 198B or ARTF 198C or ARTF 210A or ARTF 210B or ARTF 210C
This course is a supervised studio laboratory in 2-dimensional media. Emphasis is placed on technical refinement of personal drawing and painting skills. This course is designed for fine art majors.
ARTF 280B 3-Dimensional Art Studio Lab
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Corequisite
- ARTF 151 or ARTF 175A or ARTF 205A or ARTF 220A or ARTF 220B or ARTF 220C
This course is a supervised studio laboratory in 3-dimensional media. Emphasis is placed on technical refinement of fabrication skills specific to the various media explorations presented in the accompanying courses. This course is designed for fine art majors.
ARTF 280C Ceramics Studio Lab
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Corequisite
- ARTF 195A or ARTF 195B or ARTF 197A or ARTF 197B
This course is a supervised studio laboratory in ceramics. Emphasis is placed on technical refinement of personal ceramic skills. This course is designed for fine arts majors. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency with each repetition.
ARTF 280D Digital Art Studio Lab
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Corequisite
- ARTF 231 or ARTF 232 or ARTF 233
This is a supervised studio laboratory in digital art and graphic design. Emphasis is placed on the technical refinement of digital imaging skills. This course is designed for fine art majors.
ARTF 280E Museum Studies Lab
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Corequisite
- ARTF 161A or ARTF 161B or ARTF 163
This course is a supervised studio laboratory in digital support for Museum Studies. Emphasis is placed on the exploration and refinement of technical skills specific to the creation of digital documents that support museum and art exhibits. This course is designed for fine art majors.
ARTF 280F Photography Studio Lab
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Corequisite
- ARTF 190A or ARTF 194 or ARTF 200
This course is a supervised studio laboratory for students concurrently enrolled in Art Department Photography classes. Emphasis is placed on the refinement of students' photographic and visual development in film processing, printing, studio work and print finishing. This course is designed for fine art majors.
ARTF 290 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 48-162 hours other
This course is designed for students who wish to conduct additional research, a special project, or learning activities in the field of art/fine art. It is not intended to replace an existing course in the discipline. In this course students have a written contract with their instructor for activities such as: preparing problem analyses, engaging in primary research, preparing reports, and meeting with the instructor at specific intervals.