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| Art - LPC |
| ARTS 2A | Introduction to Drawing | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 3A | Figure and Composition I | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include an intoduction 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. Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 3B | Figure and Composition II | 3.00 Units | ||
| Development of knowledge and skills introduced in Arts 3A, with an emphasis on composition, color, and drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include 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. Prerequisite: ARTS 3A with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 3C | Figure and Composition III | 3.00 Units | ||
| Advanced application of knowledge and skills introduced in Arts 3B, with emphasis on composition and drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include human anatomy and the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this course will start to utilize personal approaches and media to drawing the figure. Prerequisite: ARTS 3B with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 3D | Figure and Composition IV | 3.00 Units | ||
| Advanced application of knowledge and skills introduced in Arts 3C with further development of personal style. Topics include 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. interpretive approaches to drawing the figure. Prerequisite: ARTS 3C with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 7A | Intro to Watercolor Painting | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of watercolor painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 7B | Watercolor Painting | 3.00 Units | ||
| Development of knowledge and skills introduced in Arts 7A with an emphasis on experimenting with the watercolor medium, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. Prerequisite: ARTS 7A with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 7C | Advanced Watercolor Painting I | 3.00 Units | ||
| Development of knowledge and skills introduced in 7B directed towards individual needs with an emphasis on individual expression. Prerequisite: ARTS 7B with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 7D | Advance Watercolor Painting II | 3.00 Units | ||
| Advanced projects in watercolor painting with emphasis on demonstrating functional competence and an intellectual understanding of personal ideas. Further development of knowledge and skills introduced in 7C directed towards individualized needs. Prerequisite: ARTS 7C with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 12A | Oil/Acrylic Painting: Begin I | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to painting using oil or acrylic paints. Students will apply the principles and elements of design, in addition to color theory, to their own paintings. Students will make studies from observation, study works by the masters, and learn to express their own ideas through painting. Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 12B | Oil/Acrylic Painting: Begin II | 3.00 Units | ||
| Second level course in painting using oil or acrylic paints. With the skills and knowledge gained in ARTS 12A, students will apply the principles and elements of design, in addition to color theory, to their own paintings. Students will make intermediate level studies from observation, study works by the masters, and learn to express their own ideas through painting. Prerequisite: ARTS 12A with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 12C | Oil/Acrylic Painting: Adv I | 3.00 Units | ||
| Advanced projects in oil or acrylic painting with an emphasis on individual creative work and development of personal ideas and style. Prerequisite: ARTS 12B with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 12D | Oil/Acrylic Painting: Adv II | 3.00 Units | ||
| Advanced projects in oil or acrylic painting with emphasis on developing ideas, skills, and knowledge. Students hone their painting through practice and critique; this course requires self direction. Prerequisite: ARTS 12C with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 23 | 2-D Design | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to 2-dimensional art and composition. Topics include the basic principles and elements of design. In this course, students will develop their visual vocabulary for creative visual expression through lectures and problem solving studio projects. Students explore aspects of 2-D Design through visual art assignments. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 24 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course introduces students to the concept and application of Three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form. Students will develop a visual vocabulary and skill set for creative expression with three-dimensional projects using 3D modeling software (including modeling, texture mapping, and animation) in addition to physical projects using traditional materials. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| ARTS 26 | Color Theory | 3.00 Units | ||
| A basic-level course highlighting color as an element for communication and expression in all visual fields. Covers key color systems and their relevance to graphic and other visual arts and creative and technical aspects of color. Students who have completed, or are enrolled in, GDDM 51 may not receive credit. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
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