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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 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 may receive credit for ARTS 26 or GDDM 51, but not both.
College: Las Positas College
Division: A - H
 

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