Art
23 courses · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026
ART 100 Introduction to Art Concepts
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study of the visual arts in relation to both personal and cultural expressions. Fundamentals of visual organization, color theory, terminology, historical art movements and concepts will be studied. Students are required to visit an art museum during the semester. Required for art majors.
ART 100H Honors Introduction to Art Concepts
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Enriched exposure to a study of the visual arts in relation to personal and cultural expression with an emphasis on critical thinking and writing. Fundamentals of visual organization, color theory, terminology, historical art movements and concepts will be studied in a seminar format. Students are required to visit an art museum or gallery.
ART 110 Two-Dimensional Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to terminology, historical concepts, and aesthetic techniques associated with two-dimensional art and composition, including the study and application of visual elements and principles of design. Application of concepts will be executed through creative projects. Required for art majors.
ART 111 Three-Dimensional Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Fundamentals of visual organization as applied to objects in-the-round. Visual space problems, structure and dimensional terminology through creative projects in various media. Required for art majors.
ART 122 Graphic Design I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ART 110 (Two-Dimensional Design) or an understanding of Photoshop and Illustrator software or ART 195 (Introduction to Digital Media Arts) or an understanding of Photoshop and Illustrator software
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to basic graphic design concepts, techniques and practices resulting in the production of effective visual communications. Projects combine text with images, using current industry standards in print media, interactive technologies, and other design applications.
ART 128 Introduction to Illustration
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 130 (Introduction to Drawing)
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introductory course to book illustration, concept art, animation, descriptive rendering, editorial illustration, and fashion drawing. The focus is on developing technical and conceptual expertise. The course examines master works by contemporary and historic artists.
ART 129 Introduction to Web Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 72 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the development and design of web sites with an emphasis on the elements and principles of design as they relate to web interfaces. Includes learning the technical requirements for colors, fonts, file optimization, effects, image resolution, and special effects. Includes creative web design projects.
ART 130 Introduction to Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introductory course in expressive drawing, exploring line, form, composition, and a variety of media. Drawing from man-made objects and natural forms. Field trips may be required. Required for art majors.
ART 131 Beginning Life Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ART 130 (Introduction to Drawing)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to drawing the human form by observing live models for studies in anatomy, structure, and composition. Exposure to traditional and contemporary figurative drawing while exploring media and methods. Required for art majors.
ART 141 Beginning Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ART 110 (Two-Dimensional Design); ART 130 (Introduction to Drawing)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to acrylic and/or oil painting as a creative art form with exposure to historical, traditional and contemporary painting styles. Course includes principles of composition and color theory, materials selection, tools, terminology, and techniques. Students develop basic skills painting a variety of subjects. Required of art majors.
ART 149 Introduction to Digital Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 72 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introductory course in digital photography and imaging including basic camera functions, natural and artificial lighting, computer imaging, and image editing techniques. Aesthetics and concepts of digital photography will be analyzed in both fine art and commercial applications. Students must provide their own digital cameras.
ART 195 Introduction to Digital Media Arts
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 72 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to digital media arts for artists, photographers, web designers, illustrators, and animators. Includes an overview of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, digital graphics terminology, careers, market applications and design components.
ART 221 Graphic Design II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 122 (Graphic Design I)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Intermediate level study of concepts in graphic design to assist the artist/designer in formulating aesthetic and purposeful visual communications from roughs through finished art. Creative development of solutions to problems in common print media and other design applications. Explores the combination of images and text, using hand skills, digital technology and current graphics industry standards and practices.
ART 228 Intermediate Illustration
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 128 (Introduction to Illustration)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Further development of conceptual and technical expertise in book illustration, concept art, animation, descriptive rendering, editorial illustration, and fashion drawing. The course examines master works by contemporary and historic artists. Emphasis on developing individual creative style.
ART 229 Multimedia Applications for the Web
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 72 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 129 (Introduction to Web Design)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the use of multimedia components, images, typography, motion and audio, for designing websites. Software may include Photoshop, Dreamweaver, SoundEdit 16 and Flash. Projects include conceptualizing, storyboarding, and designing Web page layout. Application of design elements to Web page creation.
ART 230 Intermediate Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 130 (Introduction to Drawing)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An intermediate course in the study of drawing designed to give students who have completed an introductory drawing course additional opportunity in graphic expression. Further exploration of materials including a wide variety of both drawing and mixed media. Students continue the development of composition and more intermediate concepts. The class emphasizes individual expression. Field trip for en plein air style of drawing may be required.
ART 231 Intermediate Life Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 131 (Beginning Life Drawing)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continued experience in drawing from the live model with opportunity for development of self-expression. Further exploration of media and techniques. Projects vary each semester.
ART 232 Advanced Life Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 231 (Intermediate Life Drawing)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intensive study of the figure with further development of drawing skills, composition, technique and media utilizing the live model. Projects vary each semester.
ART 233 Advanced Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 230 (Intermediate Drawing)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
To further develop individual graphic expression. Students will plan a series of drawing problems to be executed during the semester under the instructor’s direction. A further exploration of new materials and techniques that are in line with creative concepts. Field trip for en plein air style of drawing may be required.
ART 241 Intermediate Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 141 (Beginning Painting)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An intermediate level class designed to promote and advance the creative development of those with basic skills in painting. Opportunity for further study of historical and contemporary references and to increase experience with new media, methods and techniques. Emphasis on artistic expression and individual creative problems.
ART 242 Advanced Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 241 (Intermediate Painting)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An advanced level studio course providing opportunity for further refinement of painting skills with increasing exposure to contemporary styles. Emphasis on research and individual creative problems in painting. Exploration into a personal mode of expression through development of media, technique and style.
ART 249 Intermediate Digital Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 72 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ART 149 (Introduction to Digital Photography)
- Transfers to
- CSU
An intermediate course in digital photography and imaging that allows students to take the technical information received from Art 149 and apply it to a variety of concepts. This course focuses on projects that explore photographic subjects including portrait, landscape, still life, and commercial photography. Students must provide their own digital camera with manual controls.
ART 250 Advanced Studio Concepts
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Intensive study in visual arts for majors with studio emphasis. This class offers art majors exposure to contemporary art directions, trends and job markets. Students will be given different studio problems each semester which will help them build a personal portfolio. Field trips are required.