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51 courses · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ART 100 Art in Culture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 100
A selection of significant works of art are studied in an expanded cultural context. Each of the works is contextualized within its own history, politics, economics, philosophy, technology, music and literary traditions to offer the fullest appreciation of art in culture.
ART 101 Visual Literacy
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 100
Study of the language, methods, materials and meaning of visual imagery, as found in the visual arts. Role and meaning of visual images in society, both historical and contemporary, are surveyed.
ART 102A Early Twentieth Century Art, 1900-1945
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of major styles and innovations in art during the first half of the 20th century. Emphasis is on the historical, cultural, and ideological context of modernism. Focus is also on awareness of the sequence and significance of modern art.
ART 102B Late Twentieth Century Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to developments in art of the late 20th century and their theoretical basis. Exploration of the historical, social, cultural and ideological context of art made after World War II to the end of the century.
ART 106 History Of American Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study of American painting, sculpture, architecture, decorative arts and photography from Colonial times to the present. Traces the influences on American art from European sources, and surveys the variety of styles which the United States has experienced.
ART 108 History of Asian Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 130
Introduction to the painting, sculpture, architecture and crafts of India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan. Overview of the relationship of artistic, cultural and historical events in both East and West, stressing exchange of influences and ideas.
ART 110 History of Women in Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
History of women in art. The study of the roles and contributions of women in art as artists, patrons and subjects of the male gaze.
ART 111 Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous America, Beginnings to Present
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 140
This course surveys the art of the African continent from beginnings to contemporary times, the African diaspora, including Brazil, the Americas, and the Caribbean. Additionally, the arts of Oceania and Indigenous America are surveyed, beginnings to present times. Emphasis is on the intersection of styles, context and meaning with attention to themes of power, post-colonialism, globalization, and identity.
ART 112 Survey Of Ancient American Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 145
Introduction to the art and architecture of Ancient America, including Mexico, Central America and South America. Major monuments are examined in their cultural contexts.
ART 113 Survey Of Architecture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Overview of architecture, structural systems and urban design, from ancient civilizations to the present day.
ART 114 History Of Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Overview of the history of photography from 1839 to the present. Organized in a topical framework, course examines the development of photography, its role in visual communication and artistic expression, as well as its contribution to the visual arts. Technological developments and individual photographers are also discussed.
ART 118 Portfolio Seminar for the Visual Arts
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 121 or ART 133 or ART 151 or ART 191 or ART 171.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides students an opportunity to produce, edit and document works of visual art for inclusion into portfolio for college transfer or professional development. Students will learn about professional opportunities in the visual arts and create documents necessary to pursue those opportunities.
ART 119 Art Field Studies: Studios, Galleries and Museums
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
This is a field trip based class. This course will explore various models for a career in the arts to help students with their professional development. We will study the educational and institutional structures that support arts careers. We will investigate the economics and creative opportunities of the studio and non studio models, commercial galleries, artist run spaces, museums etc. This is a hybrid class, an in person and online lecture course, with on and off campus assignments. This class is appropriate for a range of students from the curious to those looking to more actively pursue a career in the arts.
ART 120 Fundamentals Of Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 110
Basic principles of drawing and composition, with emphasis on contour, gesture, value and perspective.
ART 121 Intermediate Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 120.
- Advisory
- ART 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 205
Study of formal and conceptual problems related to intermediate level drawing. Builds on fundamental skills to explore a variety of contemporary approaches to drawing including perception, abstraction, a relationship to photography and digital technology, and an introduction to expanded and site specific practice. Work in a variety of primarily black and white media with an introduction to color. Some criticism and theory is introduced. Offered in both in person or hybrid formats with in-person lectures and online lab time. In-process work is submitted and reviewed via Canvas discussion and Harmonize tools.
ART 122 Advanced Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 120 and 121.
- Advisory
- ART 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 200
Study of formal and conceptual problems related to advanced-level drawing. Art criticism, theory, abstraction and contemporary concerns will be further investigated. Both black and white media, as well as color media, will be employed.
ART 123 Figure and Portrait Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 120.
- Advisory
- ART 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Basic figure drawing with an emphasis on building observational drawing skills including contour, value, composition, gesture and expression. Some supporting exploration of basic artistic anatomy. Use of various black and white media.
ART 130 Integrated Drawing and Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 120 or ART 140 or ART 132.
- Advisory
- Art 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A studio course working across the traditional borders of drawing and painting. Students are given assignments focused on encouraging use of a variety of media, format and approach. Seeks to help add layers of complexity to students who choose to work with two-dimensional media.
ART 132 Fundamentals of Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Advisory
- ART 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the foundation elements of painting. Focus on developing bedrock craft, technical and theoretical skills.
ART 133 Intermediate Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 130 or ART 131 or ART 132.
- Advisory
- ART 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Follows up on skills and techniques learned in Fundamentals of Painting. Explores more complex issues associated with painting a medium for making art. A wide variety of painting media are used, and emphasis is placed on the creative process, color theory and focused experimentation within painting.
ART 134 Theory and Application in Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 133 and ART 137.
- Advisory
- ART 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Explores contemporary and historical art theory and methods of incorporating it into a student's studio practice.
ART 137 Advanced Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 132.
- Corequisite
- ART 140.
- Advisory
- ART 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students explore a variety of approaches and techniques of painting, while significantly increasing their exposure to contemporary artists and concepts. Follows up on skills and techniques learned in Fundamentals of Painting, and explores complex issues associated with painting as a medium for making art. A wide variety of painting media are used in the class, and emphasis will be placed on expanding the skill set of each student.
ART 140 Studio Art Foundations (2-D)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 100
Beginning course in 2-D studio art; fundamentals of composition and color. Theory and application of image-making.
ART 141 Studio Art Foundations 3D
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 101
Beginning course in three-dimensional design. Introduction to form, structure, the elements of design and three-dimensional design theory. Includes an exploration of various materials and techniques, with emphasis on the creative process.
ART 150 Fundamentals of Ceramics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Advisory
- ART 101 and ART 141.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introductory course on the techniques employed in working with clay. Topics include wheel throwing, hand-building, engobe and glaze application.
ART 151 Intermediate Ceramics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 141 and ART 150.
- Advisory
- ART 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of ART 150 in ceramics. Expanding the skills in forming techniques, wheel throwing and slab construction. Various glaze applications. Exploration of surface treatments: intaglio, sgraffito, majolica, mishima, wax resist. Rakus and other firing techniques also covered.
ART 152 Advanced Ceramics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 151.
- Advisory
- ART 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced forming and throwing using stoneware and raku. Advanced glazing and surface treatments. Kiln operation: gas, electric, oxidation, reduction.
ART 154 Ceramic Sculpture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 141 and ART 150.
- Advisory
- ART 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to three-dimensional and relief sculptural forms. Emphasis placed on learning sound fundamental skills of clay forming, design, surface treatment and firing practices as applied to aesthetic and conceptually-based projects.
ART 155 Glaze Formulation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 151.
- Advisory
- ART 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to principles, techniques and materials used in the formulation of high temperature clay bodies and ceramic glazes.
ART 170 Introduction to Sculpture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Advisory
- ART 101 and ART 120 and ART 141.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the materials, tools and techniques of sculpture. Fundamentals of sculpture production explored, including methods of carving, construction and casting.
ART 171 Intermediate Sculpture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 141 and ART 170.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of ART 170. Studies and projects in lasting materials and the use of power tools. Three-dimensional aesthetics and problem-solving techniques included.
ART 172 Advanced Sculpture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 171.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Includes the generation of unique individual projects, from conception to formal presentation. Relying on foundation courses, emphasis is on three-dimensional, problem-solving aesthetics.
ART 173 Beginning Casting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 171.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to a variety of casting techniques and sculptural relationships. Covers all steps of the casting process, but concentrates on the early stages of casting. Possible casting techniques to include plaster, wax, ceramic and poured metals.
ART 174 Beginning Bronze Casting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 173.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to traditional bronze casting techniques, particularly the early stages of casting, including wax working, gating, the investment processes, furnace procedures and metal pouring.
ART 178 Furniture Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this introductory course, students will explore the characteristics and structural potential of wood as a primary material for the design and fabrication of furniture. Instruction will support craft-based skill development, emphasizing problem-solving, precision, and an understanding of this vital natural material's practical, creative possibility. Students will engage in research, use analog and digital drawing tools, and make models to communicate concepts and solve design problems. Instruction will include technique-based, hands-on learning in operating and maintaining traditional hand and power tools and woodworking machinery.
ART 180 Sculpture Fabrication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 171.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Concentration on sculpture fabrication. Covers a variety of assemblage techniques and materials, including wood and metal. Concentration on the additive processes and elements of design in sculpture fabrication.
ART 181 Intermediate Sculpture Fabrication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 180.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Explores a variety of assemblage techniques and materials, including wood assemblage and welding.
ART 182 Advanced Sculpture Fabrication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 181.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Concentration on sculpture fabrication. Covers advanced techniques and materials, including Mig and Tig welding.
ART 183 Beginning Clay Modeling
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to clay modeling techniques and sculptural relationships. Concentration on the elements of design and modeling techniques in basic figurative sculpture.
ART 184 Figurative Clay Modeling
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Concentration on developing the figure as sculpture. Further develops construction methods in clay by designing three-dimensional and relief sculptures emphasizing the figure. Includes an introduction to the historical study of the figure and fundamentals of surfacing clay sculptures and firing technology. Elements and principles of three-dimensional design are emphasized in oral and written critiques. This course is designed for art majors as well as general education students.
ART 190 Introduction to Printmaking
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Advisory
- ART 101, ART 120, ART 140, ENG 098.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to printmaking history and methods. This class explores materials in relief, intaglio, silkscreen and contemporary practices.
ART 190L Printmaking Lab
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 (54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 190.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Lab only course for students who have completed 190 and want to propose an independent project for guided lab time in Printmaking.
ART 191 Intermediate Printmaking
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 190.
- Corequisite
- ART 140.
- Advisory
- ART 101 and ART 120.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Expanded study of the processes covered in Art 190, with the introduction of multiple-layer and mixed-media printmaking. Readings related to theoretical application of print in fine art will be covered.
ART 192 Advanced Printmaking
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 191.
- Advisory
- ART 101 and/or ART 120.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of the printmaking processes covered in Art 191. Students choose their own advanced print process in response to each assignment. Processes include multiple-color intaglio, relief and silkscreen. Experimental forms of multi-media printmaking are introduced. An artist statement related to the print work to be written at the beginning and end of the course.
ART 193 Beginning Printmaking: Silkscreen
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Advisory
- ART 101 and ART 120 ART 140.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to techniques used in making silkscreens; Photographic and non-photographic stencil processes employed.
ART 194 Intermediate Printmaking: Silkscreen
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 193.
- Advisory
- ART 101 and 103.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Expansion of the silkscreen processes covered in ART 193. Expands the exploration of the technique to include mixed-process silkscreen prints and sculptural screen printing techniques.
ART 195 Printmaking, Theory and Application
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ART 192.
- Advisory
- ART 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to a theory-based approach to contemporary Printmaking and a continued study of technique. Readings, lecture and discussion will be used to guide the creation of portfolio artwork with an emphasis on the conceptual territory of the medium.
ART 210 Survey Of Renaissance And Baroque Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the evolution of major styles, meanings, iconography and innovations in art during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, with investigation of the social, cultural, political and philosophical contexts of the art. Emphasis on the interdisciplinary aspects of expressive behavior during these periods.
ART 211 Nineteenth Century Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Surveys European and American art of the 19th century and artistic innovations that defined modernism and the avant-garde. Historical context of art, including democracy, worker's rights, suffrage, and abolition are highlighted. Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism style periods are surveyed.
ART 215 Survey Of Non-Western Art
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the art produced by the non-European world. International survey of the art of Asia (India, China, Japan), Pre-Columbian Meso and South America, Native North America, Africa and Oceania (the South Seas).
ART 216 Survey Of Islamic Art And Architecture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of Islamic art and architecture from Asia to North Africa and Spain, from the era of Muhammad 19th century C.E. Considers the regional artistic manifestations of the vast Islamic world. Analyzes how intercultural relations between Europe and the Islamic world have influenced both spheres of art.