2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Academic Courses
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Accounting |
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ACCT 1A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
4 Units 4 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
The study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important, and how it is used by investors and creditors to make decisions. Includes the accounting information system and the recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the classified financial statements, and statement analysis. Asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls and ethics are covered.
Repeatability NR
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ACCT 1B MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
4 Units 4 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ACCT 1A
The study of the use and reporting of accounting data for managerial planning, cost control, and decision making purposes. Includes broad coverage of concepts, classifications, and behaviors of costs. Topics include cost systems, the analysis and use of cost information, cost-volume-profit analysis, contribution margin, profit planning, standard costs, relevant costs and capital budgeting.
Repeatability NR
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ACCT 120 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL PLANNING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Major topics include money and credit management, comprehensive insurance coverage, and analyzing and developing management tools and strategies for personal investing. Covers investing in common and preferred stock, government and corporate bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and other financial securities. Lifelong financial planning, pension, retirement, and estate planning issues are addressed. Covers the structure and operation of financial markets as well as financial and investment information gathering. The effects of achieving/not achieving financial security on psychological and physiological health are examined.
Repeatability NR
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ACCT 202A INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1A
Recommended Preparation: ACCT 1B
Review of fundamental accounting processes; in-depth studies of working capital involving cash and temporary investments, receivables, inventory evaluation procedures and current liabilities; stock investments.
Repeatability NR
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ACCT 202B INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1A
Recommended Preparation: ACCT 202A
Continued in-depth studies of noncurrent assets and liabilities including investments in bonds, bond redemption funds; plant and equipment acquisition; use and retirement problems; paid-in capital and retained earnings; analytical processes relating to statement analysis, comparative data, ratios, and measurements; funds-flow and cost-flow reporting.
Repeatability NR
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ACCT 203 COST ACCOUNTING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1B
Survey of cost accounting; job-order, process, and standard cost concepts; emphasis on costing methods for materials, labor, and factory overhead; preparation and analysis of financial statements rendered from cost data.
Repeatability NR
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ACCT 210 ACCOUNTING ETHICS
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1B
Designed to expose students to a comprehensive coverage of ethical and professional issues encountered by accounting professionals. Prepares students to meet part of the Ethics requirement for becoming a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California. Primarily focuses on ethics pertaining to the Accounting profession. Study of the ethical framework includes the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Code of Professional Ethics, Audit Responsibilities and Accounting Fraud, Legal and Regulatory Obligations, Earnings Quality, Corporate Governance, and International Financial Reporting.
Repeatability NR
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ACCT 214 BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND CALCULATIONS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Reviews mathematics used to solve typical business problems including simple interest, compound interest, installment sales, trade and cash discounts, markup percents, pricing, discounting notes and drafts, depreciation, taxes, insurance, statistics, stocks and bonds, and distribution of ownership and profits.
Repeatability NR
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ACCT 215 GENERAL ACCOUNTING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Basic theory and principles of elementary accounting applicable to a single-proprietorship business. Practical application of accounting theory to the accounting cycles of service and merchandising business enterprises: bookkeeping practice; debit and credit practice; books of original entry; ledgers, working papers, adjusting and closing entries; income statement, balance sheet, and statement of owners equity, cash, payroll, special journals, merchandising firms. Recommended for students needing a bookkeeping foundation before enrolling in ACCT 1A , and for retailing, sales and merchandising, and office administration majors.
Repeatability NR
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ACCT 216 INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ACCT 1A
Federal and California state income tax rules and regulations. Practical applications of the Internal Revenue Code and Franchise Tax Board rules and regulations pertaining to the taxation of individuals are presented.
Repeatability NR
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ACCT 217 PARTNERSHIP AND CORPORATE TAXATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ACCT 1A and ACCT 216
Designed to provide an introduction to Federal and California state corporate and partnership income tax rules and regulations. Practical applications of the Internal Revenue Code and Franchise Tax Board rules and regulations pertaining to the taxation of partnerships and corporations are presented.
Repeatability NR
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ACCT 221 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1B
Familiarization to accounting information systems development process. Analysis, design, development, and implementation of accounting information systems. Automation of accounting information systems studied through the use and application of computers.
Repeatability NR
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ACCT 235 ENTREPRENEURIAL ACCOUNTING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Basic accounting course for the entrepreneur that provides the participant with financial statement analysis, tax and implications of decision-making. Assist in determining financing needs and options to facilitate continued operations as well as future growth. Assist in determining the appropriate computer hardware and software system necessary for the accounting needs of the business. The student will learn the necessary skills to use accounting software to set up accounts and manage the financial aspect of the business.
Repeatability NR
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ACCT 275 AUDITING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1B
Recommended Preparation: ACCT 202A
Examines the use of financial statement audits and details the audit process. Topics include professional responsibilities of auditors, audit design, sampling approaches, substantive testing, and testing controls.
Repeatability NR
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Adult Education |
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AESL 701T BASIC LITERACY: ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department designed for students who cannot read or write in English. They may or may not be literate in their primary language. Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of literacy in English. Students will learn to recognize and write the alphabet and numbers, to form English words and to develop their abilities to speak and understand English.
Repeatability R-E-99
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AESL 702T BEGINNING LOW: ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department that is designed for students who have emerging literacy skills in English. Students will practice communication skills in everyday situations and build vocabulary through listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar activities.
Repeatability R-E-99
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AESL 703T BEGINNING HIGH: ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department that is designed for students who have basic English language skills. Students will learn and communicate in everyday situations and build a larger vocabulary through listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar activities. There will be emphasis on comprehending simple conversations, communicating survival needs, reading phrases and simple sentences, and performing communicative written tasks.
Repeatability R-E-99
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AESL 704T INTERMED. LOW: ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department that is designed for students who have intermediate language skills in English. Students will improve their listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing and grammar. There will be emphasis on creative oral language activities, initial critical thinking skills in reading comprehension, and written tasks which begin to focus on academic skills.
Repeatability R-E-99
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AESL 705T INTERMED. HIGH: ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department that is designed for students who have intermediate language skills in English. Students will improve their listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing and grammar. Emphasis will be on understanding higher level language activities, reading passages with increased understanding, and increasing focus on creative and academic writing tasks.
Repeatability R-E-99
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AESL 706T ADVANCED LOW: ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department that is designed for students who have a low-advanced level of proficiency in written English. Students will improve their reading, composition, grammar, listening comprehension, speaking, and study skills to prepare them for credit courses or high school equivalency (HSE) preparation courses. Emphasizes understanding higher level language activities, reading passages with increased understanding, and increasing focus on creative and academic writing tasks.
Repeatability R-E-99
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AESL 707T ADVANCED HIGH: ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department that is designed for students who have high-advanced level of proficiency in written English. Students will improve their reading, composition, grammar, listening comprehension, speaking, and study skills to prepare them for credit courses or high school equivalency (HSE) preparation courses. Emphasis will be on higher level language activities, conversations which convey complex thought patterns, authentic material which expands the use of critical thinking skills, and realistic and academic writing.
Repeatability R-E-99
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AESL 708T CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION: ADULT EDUCATION ESL
0 unit 5 hours lecture 1 hour lab
A course in citizenship preparation within the Adult Education Department which provides development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English within the context of history and government in preparation for the United States Citizenship examination. Recommended for students who have completed Beginning High ESL course or score at least 201 on CASAS placement test.
Repeatability R-E-99
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Anthropology |
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ANTH 1 BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the study of human evolution and human variation. Topics include the scientific method, evolutionary theory, molecular and Mendelian genetics, population genetics and the forces of evolution, primate anatomy and behavior, the fossil and genetic evidence for human evolution, and modern human variation and biocultural adaptations. The supplemental laboratory class may be taken concurrently or within one year of completion of the lecture course.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 1L BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY LABORATORY
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with ANTH 1 or within one year after completing ANTH 1 .
Supplemental lab to the biological anthropology lecture course. Laboratory exercises introduce students to the scientific method, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolutionary theory, human and non-human primate anatomy and behavior, and the paleoanthropological fossil record. The primary focus is on human evolution and modern human variation.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 2 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the comparative study of culture and society. Includes an examination of the similarities and differences in cultures around the world. Topics include anthropological theory and methodology, family and kinship, ritual and religion, economic
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 3 CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ANTH 2
An examination of the complex relationship between culture and language. Topics include the structure of language, language acquisition, the origin of language, bilingualism, non-verbal communication, language change, and linguistic diversity.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 4 NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to Native American cultures of North America. Examines the prehistory, history, and linguistic and cultural diversity of the indigenous peoples of the United States and Canada from the pre-conquest period to the present. Topics include religious beliefs, social organization, health and healing, popular representations of Indians, ethnic identity, and questions of tribal sovereignty.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 5 ANTHROPOLOGY OF LATIN AMERICA-CULTURE, IDENTITY, AND POWER
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An overview of key issues in the anthropology of Latin America, with an emphasis on cultural practices, identity formation, and the exercise of power. Major themes include the intersection of race, class and gender; violence and terror; forms of transgression; and resistance and change.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 6 GLOBAL ISSUES IN ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ANTH 2
Explores anthropological perspectives on issues of importance in an increasingly global society. Topics include culture contact, culture change, ethnic conflict, religion and religious diversity, development, and globalization.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 7 NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to Native American cultures of Southern California. Examines the prehistory, history, and linguistic and cultural diversity of the indigenous peoples of the region from the pre-conquest period to the present. Topics include origins, missionization and assimilation policies, religious beliefs, social organization, ethnic identity, federal recognition struggles, and Indian gaming.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 8 WORLD PREHISTORY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the archaeology and prehistory of humankind from the earliest traces of hominin evolution to the emergence of state-level societies. Explores several key developments such as the domestication of plants and animals, the rise of social complexity, and the development of new technologies.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 9 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the study of concepts, theories, data and models of anthropological archaeology that contribute to our knowledge of the human past. The course includes a discussion of the nature of scientific inquiry; the history and interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research; dating techniques; methods of survey, excavation, analysis, and interpretation; cultural resource management; professional ethics; and selected cultural sequences.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 10 CELTIC CULTURES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Overview of Celtic cultures throughout the world including archaeological evidence, social and economic structures, belief systems, language, and arts.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 13 MAGIC, WITCHCRAFT, AND RELIGION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the anthropological study of religious beliefs and practices. The course examines several key topics in the study of religion such as mythology, symbolism, ritual, healing practices, altered states of consciousness, magic, and witchcraft, as well as the impact of religion on society, politics, and economics.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 14 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL CULTURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the anthropological use and critique of film, photography, and other visual mediums in the portrayal of culture(s). Questions of the role of power in representational practices will be addressed.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 15 THE WORLD OF PRIMATES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to primates and primatology, including species diversity, ecology, primate behavior, and conservation. Topics include communication, hierarchies, male-female interaction, protocultural behavior, social learning, tool use, play, cognition, and self-awareness.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 16 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD METHODS
1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ANTH 9
An introduction to archaeological field and laboratory methods. Students will be introduced to the techniques of excavation, the recording of artifacts, and the analysis and interpretation of sites and excavated materials. Practical field exercises, laboratory analysis, and mandatory field trips are included.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 17 THE BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION OF HUMAN NATURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An analysis of what it is to be human based on the works of Lamarck, Darwin, Spencer and others core to the development of natural selection and biological determinism. Works through the concepts of the 20th century, including social Darwinism through the current trends in the evolutionary study of human behavior. Particular emphasis will be placed on the evolution of cooperation and the interaction of biological adaptation and culture in human biological and socio-cultural diversity.
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 19 FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ANTH 1
An introduction to the methods, techniques, and procedures of forensic anthropology. Topics include human osteology, biological variation, taphonomy, and personal identification in the study of human remains for medico-legal purposes (formerly ANTH 100).
Repeatability NR
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ANTH 21 WOMEN, GENDER, AND CULTURE - CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An anthropological approach to the cross-cultural study of women and gender. Focus is thematic and comparative, and will include topics such as gender identity, sexuality, the sexual division of labor, the politics of reproduction, childcare, and globalization.
Repeatability NR
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Arabic |
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ARAB 1 ELEMENTARY ARABIC
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Corequisite: ARAB 901
Recommended Preparation: College-level reading ability
Designed to develop the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken Arabic. The emphasis is on listening, comprehension, and conversational skills. Early reading and writing skills are introduced, as well as fundamental aspects of culture. Equivalent to two years high school Arabic.
Repeatability NR
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ARAB 2 ELEMENTARY ARABIC
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ARAB 1 or two years of high school Arabic.
Corequisite: ARAB 902
Designed to further the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken Arabic. Although the focus remains on listening, comprehension, and speaking, reading and writing skills will be expanded. This course continues the familiarization with customs and cultural achievements begun in the previous semester.
Repeatability NR
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ARAB 3 INTERMEDIATE ARABIC
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ARAB 2 or three years of high school Arabic
Corequisite: ARAB 903
Intermediate level course focuses on fluency on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Continues the study of Arabic culture.
Repeatability NR
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ARAB 4 INTERMEDIATE ARABIC
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ARAB 3 or four years of high school Arabic
Corequisite: ARAB 904
Emphasizes fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of Arabic. Includes selected readings and discussions from the basic four genres in Arabic and Arabic-American literature, culture, and customs.
Repeatability NR
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ARAB 21 INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC CULTURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: College-level reading ability
Traces the development of the culture of Arabic-speaking nations including history, philosophy, political ideas, literature, music, art, science, geography, and customs and its influence on America and the world. Conducted in English. No prior study of the Arabic language or culture is required.
Repeatability NR
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ARAB 901 ARABIC LANGUAGE LAB
0.25 Unit 1 hour learning center
Corequisite: ARAB 1
Requires concurrent enrollment in Arabic 1. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Arabic 1 course.
Repeatability NR
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ARAB 902 ARABIC LANGUAGE LAB
0.25 Unit 1 hour learning center
Corequisite: ARAB 2
Requires concurrent enrollment in Arabic 2. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Arabic 2 course.
Repeatability NR
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ARAB 903 ARABIC LANGUAGE LAB
0.25 Unit 1 hour learning center
Corequisite: ARAB 3
Requires concurrent enrollment in Arabic 3. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Arabic 3 course.
Repeatability NR
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ARAB 904 ARABIC LANGUAGE LAB
0.25 Unit 1 hour learning center
Corequisite: ARAB 4
Requires concurrent enrollment in Arabic 4. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Arabic 4 course.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 10 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduction to the professional field of architecture and related fields such as landscape architecture, engineering, construction, and city planning. Presentations by professionals to introduce students to options, requirements and job possibilities in related fields.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 12 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
The study of the architecture and environmental achievements of man from the earliest times to the present. Presenting the important buildings, cities, sites, and civilizations of mankind.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 34 BASIC ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I
3 Units 1 hour lecture 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 124A , which may be taken concurrently
Fundamentals of design function; form determinants; the nature, elements, and process of creative environmental design using 2D and 3D studies of space, form, color, and structure.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 42 DESCRIPTIVE DRAWING AND PERSPECTIVE
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 124A
Construct 3D drawings, including obliques, isometrics, 1-pt. and 2-pt. perspectives. Construct basic shadows and shade.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 44 ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION AND RENDERING
2 Units 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 42 and 124A
Delineate 2D and 3D architectural drawings for presentation. Render three drawings with color, shade, shadows, people, and trees.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 50 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 4 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 124A or DR 100
Introductory course covering the operation and application of computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems used to create, modify, store, and plot technical drawings. Also listed as DR 50 . Credit given in either area, not both.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 51 COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 4 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ARCH or DR 50
An intermediate to advanced level course in the operation and application of computer aided drafting systems, used to create, edit, save, and plot technical 2D and 3D drawings. Also listed as DR 51 . Credit given in either area, not both.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 110 STATICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS FOR ARCHITECTURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
A study of structural engineering and the strength of building materials. Investigates the definition of structure and natural forces that act upon buildings and structural components. An in-depth analysis of common structural systems and building types as the basis for study of individual structural components. Beams, columns, foundations, load tracing, cross-sectional capabilities of individual members, bending and shear, structural connections, hybrid structures and lateral design are investigated. Sustainable design and green building methods as well as future trends in building materials are linked to structural design theory.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 122 ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
An introductory course covering the profession of architecture and the construction industry including professional relations, office procedures, and legal aspects.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 124A ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING I
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Principles and techniques of architectural drawing designed primarily for those who plan to enter the field of architecture or a related field such as construction, landscape architecture, city and regional planning, and/or interior design.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 124B ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING II
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: ARCH 124A
Draft and organize a set of working drawings for a single-family dwelling including building code requirements, materials, and principles of wood-frame construction. Computer-aided drafting methods will be introduced and used.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 124C ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING III
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: ARCH 124B
Draft and organize an advanced set of working drawings for a steel and concrete commercial building. Computer-aided drafting methods will be used.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 126 MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Studies various building materials, their use and application in the structural makeup of buildings.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 132 RESIDENTIAL PLANNING, PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 124A
Design a single-family dwelling. Complete a design process that considers proper site relationships, plan functions, form, structure, and materials.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 136 BASIC ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II
3 Units 1 hour lecture 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 34
Learn to design quality form and space for living and working. Through the design process consider site, function, form, structure, color, and materials, as well as social, psychological, and ergonomic factors.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 152 ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
3 Units 2 hours lecture 4 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ARCH/DR 50 or ARCH/DR 51
Advanced computer-aided design and drafting with emphasis on advanced 3D CAD knowledge and skills in the completion of technical drawings that support 3D modeling. Also listed as DR 152 . Credit given in either area, not both.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 161 BLUEPRINT PLANS AND SPECIFICATION READING
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Blueprint and specification reading as applied to California State codes. Includes residential, commercial, and hospital construction.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 162 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 4 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Includes bid preparations, material quantity and analysis, labor and material pricing and quantities summations, subcontract summations, subcontract bids, bid corrections, bidding practices, and final-bid form compilation and submittal.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 163 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE INSPECTION
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Pursue minimum preparation and upgrading for inspectors seeking certification, construction managers, and architect’s field observers. Examine federal, state, or local codes affecting construction, grading, and performance standards. Evaluate code compliance on-site with emphasis on interpretations.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 164 COMBINATION RESIDENTIAL DWELLING INSPECTION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 163
Prepares students for the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) examination to become certified building inspectors. Particular emphasis given to those sections in the International Building Codes which deal with inspection and enforcement of the Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes as they relate to residential and framing. Qualifies as CE for state mandated AB 717.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 165 ELECTRICAL CODE INSPECTION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
A comprehensive study and review of the National Electrical Code and local authorities. Also covers regulations for inspection of residential and commercial units.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 200 DESIGN IN ARIZONA, RIVERSIDE AND PALM SPRINGS
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Study how architecture and urban design confront context in Arizona, Riverside, and Palm Springs – Taliesin, Biltmore, ASU, MOMA, Phoenix Library, Arcosanti, Sedona, Arizona straw-bale house and Mission Inn in Riverside, CA.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 211 CONCRETE INSPECTION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Presents technical knowledge needed by inspectors, code enforcement personnel, contractors and architects. Covers detailed concrete design, placement, mixing and testing.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 212 PLUMBING CODES - DRAINS, WASTE, VENTS, WATER, AND GAS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Examine responsibilities of the plumbing inspector. Review rules and regulations defining owner, builder and architect’s responsibilities. Study mechanics of installation and inspection of water, waste, and venting systems.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 213 MECHANICAL CODE - HEATING, AC, REFRIGERATION, AND DUCTWORK
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Examine the mechanical code as it affects responsibilities of inspector, contractor, worker, architect and owner. Examine design, sizing, installation and inspection of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 218 FOUNDATION STUDIO IN ARCHITECTURE
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
A design studio based on the Bauhaus Foundation Course that explores the many aspects of visual and spatial design leading to studied solutions in architecture. Concepts include black and white forms and negative space, communication through shapes, textures, color and materials, graphic design and typeface fonts, anthropometrics and designing for human scale. Studio will focus on designing and model building architecture for a specific building type and site, including climatic adaptation, native and locally produced materials, concepts of green design and LEED certification, creating human scaled spaces, and designing functional architectural solutions.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 219 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PLANNING
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 124A
Focuses on the theory, layout, building codes and creativity needed in designing excellent floor plans, with a special emphasis on the scale of the building and the context of the site. Anthropometrics and ergonometric studies are the starting point to human scale design. Scale and arrangement of furnishings, circulation, storage, room proportions, function and users are all brought into the equation of good design. Projects will include typical single family residential design, residential estate design, multifamily residential design, commercial design, institutional design, and parking design with focus on sustainable architectural design practices.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 220 REVIT AND BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT(BIM)
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 51 or DR 51
Introduction of 3-dimensional building modeling using Autodesk Revit to provide visualization and method of construction information for architectural design. Building Information Modeling (BIM) will be used to provide detailed construction information and coordination of architecture and engineering in simple and complex building systems. Rendering and presentation techniques using Revit are also introduced. Student needs solid knowledge of computer drafting applications, file management and building construction techniques including building materials and methods of construction.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 221 ADVANCED REVIT AND BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT II
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 220
Advanced study of 3D building modeling using Autodesk Revit to provide visualization and method of construction information for architectural design. Building Information Modeling (BIM) will be used to provide detailed construction information and coordination of architecture and engineering in simple and complex building systems. Rendering and presentation techniques using Revit are also introduced. Student needs solid knowledge of computer drafting applications, file management and building construction techniques including building materials and methods of construction.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 231 LEED AND SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Examines the emerging movement for sustainable practices in architecture and construction. The model of the US Green Building Council for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) defines this course. Certification of buildings is examined including: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation in Design. For residential construction Locations and Linkages, as well as Awareness and Education are discussed. Regional Priorities focus on water and air resources for Southern California. The LEED professional accreditations: LEED Green Associate and the 5 LEED A.P. designations are also investigated. Identify approaches to sustainable architecture.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 260 ARCHITECTURE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
1 Unit 1 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Visit architecture in San Francisco, S. Barbara, San Luis Obispo–SF Civic Center, Union Square, Herman Plaza, Haight-Ashbury, Golden Gate Park, Marin Civic Center, Napa valley, SB and SLO downtowns, Hearst Castle.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 261 ORANGE AND SAN DIEGO ARCHITECTURE
1 Unit 1 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Study architecture which urbanize and texture the region – from the Salk Institute and UCSD Library to the Crystal Cathedral, Capistrano Library and San Diego’s live/work housing.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 262 LOS ANGELES ARCHITECTURE
1 Unit 1 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Tour LA architecture–including Gamble House, Bradbury Building, Biltmore Hotel, Wright/Eames/Gehry houses, Eric Moss/Morphosis projects, and Getty Museum.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 270 FIELD STUDY - EUROPEAN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Field study of European architectural history and the society that created the built environment of cultures. Countries may include Italy, France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark and the Netherlands. Includes social, cultural, religious, economic, geographic and climatic forces that shape the built environment. Examines how societies have developed a sustainable culture using local resources. Sites visits include iconic architecture, as well as vernacular construction. Discussion and in-depth study of areas of travel and architectural experiences will be conducted in class after the trip.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 271 FIELD STUDY - EUROPEAN SKETCH, DRAW, PHOTO
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Field study of the European Region using the graphic arts of architecture–sketching, drawing and photography–while traveling and exploring architecture and the built environment. Countries may include Italy, Spain, France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Students will graphically capture the culture and the architectural record of the region’s history. Upon return to the classroom, an in-depth study of graphic techniques will be presented, discussed and applied.
Repeatability NR
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ARCH 272 FIELD STUDY - EUROPEAN DESIGN STUDIO
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Field study in the European Region using the built environment as the basis for a design studio in architecture–designing residential, commercial, and civic spaces–while traveling and exploring the region, which may include Italy, Spain, France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Allows students to capture the culture and the architectural style of the region in their designs. Upon return to the classroom, an in-depth study of architectural design in a studio setting will be presented, discussed and applied.
Repeatability NR
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ART 4 FUNDAMENTALS OF ART
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Emphasizes fundamental art ideas, modes, devices, problems of organization and structure terminology, media, and the relationship of art to society.
Repeatability NR
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ART 9 CERAMICS FUNDAMENTALS
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ART 80
Introduction to ceramics materials, concepts, and processes including basic design principles, creative development, hand-building, throwing, glaze techniques, firing and ceramic terminology. The course covers aesthetics and creative development of clay objects examining historical, contemporary, and personal modes of expression across cultures.
Repeatability NR
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ART 10 CERAMICS - HANDBUILDING I
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ART 9
An introduction to ceramic handbuilding techniques with emphasis on craftsmanship and good design. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in ART 10, 216, and 217.
Repeatability NR
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ART 11 CERAMICS - WHEEL I
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ART 9
An introduction to beginning wheel techniques with emphasis on traditional shapes and forms. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in ART 11, 12 , and 13 .
Repeatability NR
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ART 12 CERAMICS - WHEEL II
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ART 11
A continuation of basic throwing techniques with emphasis on specific shapes and forms utilitarian and decorative. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in ART 11, 12, and 13.
Repeatability NR
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ART 13 CERAMICS - WHEEL III
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ART 12
A continuation of throwing skills emphasizing contemporary decorative and design techniques. Emphasis is placed on problems related to student’s individual needs. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in ART 11, 12, and 13.
Repeatability NR
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ART 40 2-D FOUNDATIONS
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of the basic principles and elements of line, shape, texture, value, color and spatial illusion. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written assignments. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in ART 40, 41 , and 42 .
Repeatability NR
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ART 41 THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ART 40
Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to 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. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-dimensional studio projects. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in ART 40, 41, and 42.
Repeatability NR
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ART 42 COLOR THEORY AND PRACTICE
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ART 57
Principles, theories, and applications of subtractive color in two dimensions. Investigates various aspects of color, color theories, color symbolism, psychology of color, physiology of color, history of color, expressive aspects of color, nature’s use of color and includes practical lab experience in mixing color, matching colors and color analysis. Topics include major historical and contemporary color systems, production of applied color, and the elements of design as they apply to color. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in ART 40, 41, and 42.
Repeatability NR
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ART 50 PAINTING - I
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ART 40, 80
Introduction to the basic elements, principles and practices of painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills, paint mixing, color theory, and methods of applying paint. Creative responses to representational subject matter will be emphasized. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in ART 50, 51, 52, and 250.
Repeatability NR
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ART 51 PAINTING - II
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ART 50
Designed to draw upon the skills developed in ART 50 to achieve greater levels of mastery over paint surface and composition emphasizing painting as a creative process while developing more advanced skills in oil and/or acrylic. Painting from life, students will learn to understand the importance of warm and cool value relationships and will work with a limited palette in order to learn how to mix color. An extended palette will be introduced and the properties of transparent and opaque paint will be addressed. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in ART 50, 51, 52, and 250.
Repeatability NR
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ART 52 PAINTING - III
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ART 51
Designed to draw upon the skills developed in ART 51 to achieve greater levels of mastery over paint surface and composition. Explores representational and non-representational subject matter in a variety of media including acrylic and oil. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in ART 50, 51, 52, and 250.
Repeatability NR
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ART 53 PAINTING FROM THE LIVE MODEL I
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ART 50, 80, and 85
Introductory course that emphasizes painting the draped and undraped life model from direct observation. Students will learn to convincingly depict and accurately represent both the male and female figure in action and in repose while studying subtleties of position and attitudes. Fundamental structural drawing concepts essential to good painting, such as the study of human anatomy, proportional sighting, measuring methods, and perspective. Value relationships and color will be emphasized in order to represent the figure in convincing painting with form, volume, and space. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in ART 53 and 54 .
Repeatability NR
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ART 54 PAINTING FROM THE LIVE MODEL II
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ART 53
A continuation of ART 53 which emphasizes painting the draped and undraped male and female figure from direct observation. The primary focus is to develop a more sensitive and creative approach to painting from life. The student will continue to develop the basic skills in representing and interpreting the live model. A variety of media will be explored. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in ART 53 and 54.
Repeatability NR
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ART 57 WATERCOLOR I
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ART 40, 80
An introduction to water-based media with emphasis on transparent watercolor. Students will learn the basic techniques of surface preparation, paper stretching transparent application, graduated washes dry brush, and wet-into-wet techniques. A variety of materials, devices, and means for representing the volume, structure, character, and delineation of natural and man made forms via the watercolor medium will be explored. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in ART 57, 58, 59, and 261.
Repeatability NR
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