High School Subjects: Arts
6 courses · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
HSART 020 Literature Brought to Life
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- Anti-Requisite: HSENG 020 (Literature Brought to Life)
Provides students with critical reading, thinking, and writing skills through the study of literature. Literary samples include novels, poetry, short stories, and other selected works of literature. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSART 070 Short Stories
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Introduces the student to the short story as a literary form so that the student will learn how the individual elements work together to present a theme or effect. The student will study the development of the short story and will read selected short stories from various periods. (No credit if a student has taken HSENG 070.) Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSART 828 Understanding America Through Art
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Provides an overview of American civilization through arts and crafts from the colonial period through the 20th century, interpreting arts and crafts in their historical context. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSART 837 The Film As Art
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Traces the history of film from the recording of a single event through the silent film era to current classic films, and identifies the ways films reflect the values of American culture. Culminates in the use of classic and contemporary elements as a basis for modern film. Open Entry/Open Exit.
HSART 845 Drawing and Painting 1
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Provides a beginning level studio course which introduces students to the world of visual art. Students will learn to draw and use a variety of materials and techniques to explore the elements of art and principles of design. Primary emphasis will be on drawing and creating works of art. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSART 846 Drawing and Painting 2
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- HSART 845 (Drawing and Painting 1)
Introduces students to visual arts with an emphasis on learning to paint and create original art works. Students will employ a wide variety of materials and techniques as they explore the elements of arts and principles of design.Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.