Courses


	Web Site of The Art Department at East Los Angeles College

Art History and Appreciation

101 Survey of Art History I (3)

UC:CSU (CAN ART 2); (ART 101 + ART 102 = CAN ART SEQ A)

Recommended: English 101.

Note: See note following Art 102.

Lecture, 3 hours.

This course covers the historical development of Western Art (architecture, sculpture, and painting) from prehistoric times to c. 1300. The course looks at art within the context of the cultures which produced it. Among the cultures covered are: Egyptian, Sumerian, Persian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval and Islamic.

Special sections of this course are also offered as an Honors course. Sections of this course which are offered as an Honors course will be indicated in the schedule of classes. When offered as an Honors course it contains additional rigor in preparation for work at four-year schools.

102 Survey of Art History II (3)

UC:CSU (CAN ART 4); (ART 101 + ART 102 = CAN ART SEQ A)

Recommended: English 101.

Note: Art 101 is not a prerequisite of Art 102. Either course may be taken first. Art 101 and 102 are required of all art majors who want to transfer to a 4-year institution. Either course satisfies the humanities requirement for the A. A.

Lecture, 3 hours.

This course follows the development of art (architecture, sculpture and painting) in Western Europe from c. 1300 to c. 1900. Art is discussed in its historical/ cultural context. The following major styles are covered: Late Gothic, International, Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque, Rococo, Romantic, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Early Modern.

103 Art Appreciation I (3)

UC:CSU

Lecture, 3 hours.

This course is an introductory and integrative course in the arts. It involves a comparative study of the visual arts designed to expand visual awareness and visual experience and to increase the student's ability to understand and evaluate those forms that are part of his environment. Areas covered range from the home, community and industry to a broad interpretation of painting, sculpture, and architecture.

105 History of Asian Art (3)

UC:CSU

Recommended: English 101.

Lecture, 3 hours.

This course covers the history of the visual arts in China and Japan. These arts are discussed in the context of the history and cultures from which they originated.

111 History of Contemporary Art (3)

UC:CSU

Recommended: English 101.

Lecture, 3 hours.

This course provides an in-depth study of the painting, sculpture, architecture and minor arts of the period from 1840 to the present. Coverage includes Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Constructivism, Surrealism, Hibauhaus, Op, Pop, etc.

117 Mesoamerican Art: Olmec-Aztec (3)

CSU

Lecture, 3 hours.

This introductory course covers the history of Precolumbian art in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize from the Olmec through the Aztec periods (1500 B.C. - 1519 A.D.). These arts are discussed in the context of the cultures from which they sprang. The following periods are presented: Olmec, Late Formative, Teotihuacan, Classic Cities, Maya, Aztec.

DRAWING & ANIMATION

201 Drawing I (3)

UC:CSU (CAN ART 8)

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

This course provides beginning instruction in drawing with graphite, charcoal, conte crayon, and other drawing media through the visual elements of art: line, value, shape, form, mass, texture and color. Subject matter from nature and still-life is included. Basic skills are developed, such as, eye-hand coordination and expressive composition is emphasized. It is a basic course required for all art majors and is recommended for non-art majors.

202 Drawing II (3)

UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 201.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

This course is a continuation of Art 201, Drawing I. It emphasizes black and white and color drawing, expanding the variety of drawing materials and techniques introduced in Drawing I. Emphasis is also placed on more expressive composition.

203 Drawing III (3 )

UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 202.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

This course is a continuation of Art 202, Drawing II. Color drawing is emphasized, expanding the variety of drawing materials and techniques introduced in Drawing II. Emphasis is also placed on more expressive composition.

204 Life Drawing I (3)

UC:CSU (CAN ART 24)

Prerequisite: Art 201.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

This course is an introductory and integrative course in the arts. It involves a study of the structure, proportion and articulation of the human figure for use in advertising, fashion and illustration. Exercise in rapid figure indication.

205 Life Drawing II (3)

UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 204.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

A course designed to develop the student's ability to draw from life in various media. Quick sketch and long pose. Emphasis is placed on composition.

206 Life Drawing III (3)

UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 205.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

A course designed to develop the student's ability to draw from life in various media. Quick sketch and long pose. Emphasis is placed on composition.

207 Life Drawing IV (3)

UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 206.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

A course designed to develop the student's ability to draw from life in various media. Quick sketch and long pose. Emphasis is placed on composition.

208 Life Drawing Studio (2)

UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 207.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

A course designed to develop the student's ability to draw from life in various media. Quick sketch and long pose. Emphasis is placed on composition.

209 Perspective Drawing I (3)

UC:CSU

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

This course is an introductory and integrative course in the arts. Extensive study of drawing, designed to help the student to draw accurately. Development of drawing skills and knowledge necessary to create the illusion of three-dimensions on a two-dimensional surface. Emphasis on devices used to represent volume and structure of various forms for delineative and illustrative purposes. Exploration of rendering in various media.

210 Perspective Drawing II (3)

UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 501, 201, 209.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory 2 hours.

Exploration of opaque transparent media with emphasis upon application to such fields as architecture, graphic presentation, and illustration. Selection, preparation and care of tools and materials.

211 Art Laboratory for Drawing (1)

CSU

Co-requisite: One of the following, Art 201, 202, or 203.

Laboratory, 2 hours.

This course is designed to reinforce the lectures presented in each drawing class. It gives the student needed practice using Art tools and applying techniques and concepts to each assignment.

215 Animal Drawing (3)

UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 201

Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours.

This is an intermediate studio course in sketching and drawing animals Emphasis is given to "Gesture" sketching, locomotion, and structural analysis. Field trips to the Los Angeles Zoo are required of all students.

216 Layout and Background Painting (3)

CSU

Prerequisite: Art 218

Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours.

This is an advanced studio course in background painting and layout techniques. Emphasis is placed on creating mood and atmosphere. Various techniques and media are used for this and include airbrush with acrylic and gouache on acetate.

217 Storyboards (3)

CSU

Prerequisite: Art 201 and Art 501

Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours.

This course provides the basics for the development of the story in advertising and animation. The topics presented include preparation of a visual story-line, scriptwriting and editing, camera angles, camera lenses, and all aspects pertaining to the "Story". A brief history of the cinema is considered.

218 Fundamentals of Animation (3)

UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 201, Art 501 and Art 633

Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory 2 hours.

This course provides the basic concepts behind animation techniques. It concentrates on character development using traditional model and/or cel animation techniques. Emphasis is placed on character design, timing techniques, and story development.

219 Animation Process and Production (3)

UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 218

Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory 2 hours.

This course presents basic aspects of the animation production process. Emphasis is placed on "key" animation, "clean up" tasks, "breakdown" drawing, and the use of the toonz software for cel inking and coloring. Understanding the complete division of labor in the creation of an animation is a major consideration.

220 Interactive Animation (3)

UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 219

Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory 2 hours.

This is an intermediate course using "Macromedia's Director" with lingo commands to create two dimensional animations and interactive designs such as kiok's, web pages and web site.

221 Advanced 3D Animation I (3)

UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 634

Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory 2 hours.

This is an advanced course in the fundamentals of constructing three dimensional objects using Softimage software. Emphasis is placed on character and environmental design.

222 Advanced Three Dimensional Animation II (3)

UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 221

Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory 2 hours.

This course presents advanced fundamentals associated with animation "Paths" and finish rendering, video and sound recording, and editing of an advanced three dimensional animation I project. Emphasis is placed on software certification and dual term project completion for finished portfolio piece.

PRINTMAKING

400 Introduction to Printmaking (3) CSU

Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory 5 hours

This course introduces basic fine art printmaking. All major printmaking process are considered.

DESIGN

501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design (3) UC:CSU (CAN ART 14)

Note: Required of all Art majors. Art 501 should be taken before more advanced studio classes and preferably in the same semester as Art 201.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

This is an introductory and integrative course in the arts. It provides a study of the elements and principles common to the visual arts. A variety of tools and media are utilized in solving problems of relationships of the elements: line, value, color, texture, shape, form, mass, and space and the use of the principles: rhythm (variation and repetition), transition, balance, proportion emphasis (dominance and subordination), and contrast (opposition and tension). Projects are primarily abstract and two-dimensional. This is a basic requirement for all art majors and is recommended for non-art majors.

502 Beginning Three-Dimensional Design (3) UC:CSU (CAN ART 16)

Prerequisite: Art 501.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

A course in the use of art principles as applied to three-dimensional design. Emphasis is upon the development of abilities to adapt from two dimensions into three dimensions. Students work within actual limitations imposed upon professional designers.

503 Intermediate Design (3) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 501.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

A course in the fundamentals of two- and three-dimensional composition with an emphasis on research and the development of abilities to present ideas clearly and concisely using space relations, value, texture, and color.

504 Introduction to Art Materials and Techniques I (3) CSU

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

This course teaches the skills, knowledge of materials, and awareness of resources, that the "art major" (or anyone interested in art, photography, or architecture) needs to prepare for success. Demonstrations of practical professional techniques, and the use of tools and equipment, will be presented. Outside assignments will include individual student "portfolio" preparation, and exhibition work experience in ELAC's Vincent Price Gallery. Subjects will include, matt preparation, framing, mounting methods, portfolio and display presentation, marketing, and consumer "smarts" for the student.

505 Introduction to Art Materials and Techniques II (3) CSU

Prerequisite: Art 504.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

Further exploration and experimentation of the subjects included in Art 504. Emphasis will be on advanced individual skills development, necessary to provide the student with a "competitive edge" in the art world.

519 Display Techniques (3)

Prerequisite: Art 501 or equivalent.

Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours.

Experience in the use of modular space, light, movement, color and spatial emphasis as applied to two- and three-dimensional display. Problems in design of counter display, product display, and gallery display. Emphasis on design, construction, use of materials, and presentation of ideas. Student is required to work on two gallery shows during a semester.

520 Design Workshop (3) CSU

Prerequisite: Art 502.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

A course in the use of art principles. Emphasis is upon individual research, experimentation, and the development of individual abilities. Students work in two and three dimensions, experimenting with a wide variety of equipment in a wide variety of media.

522 Art Laboratory for Design (1) CSU

Co-requisite: One of the following, Art 501, 502, or 503.

Laboratory, 2 hours.

This course is designed to reinforce the lectures presented in each design class. It gives the student needed practice using Art tools and applying techniques and concepts to each assignment.

GRAPHIC ARTS

600 Lettering I (3)

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

This course is the development of skill, speed, and judgment in the use of lettering and calligraphic techniques; instruction in the principles of basic letter construction.

601 Lettering II (3)

Prerequisite: Art 600.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

Development of skill, speed, and judgment in the use of lettering and calligraphic techniques; instruction in the principles of basic letter construction.

604 Graphic Design I (3) CSU

Prerequisite: Art 501 or equivalent.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

Elementary problems in letter indications, layout, and advertising techniques. The student learns how material is prepared for reproduction by the major printing processes. The student is exposed to such problems as newspaper and magazine layout, catalog and direct mail design, and counter display.

605 Graphic Design II (3) CSU

Prerequisite: Art 604.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

Problems in illustration related to further study and experiment in advertising techniques including package design.

606 Graphic Design III (3) CSU

Prerequisite: Art 605.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

Problems in illustration related to further study and experiment in advertising techniques including package design.

607 Intermediate Advertising Design I (3)

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

Study of advertising design with emphasis on technical limitations imposed by the graphic arts. Experiments with typography and photography.

608 Intermediate Advertising Design II (3)

Prerequisite: Art 607.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.; discussion, 4 hours.

This course is a study in advertising illustration. The emphasis is placed on final presentation techniques.

611 Advanced Advertising Graphics (3)

Prerequisite: Art 204, 501, and 608.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.; discussion, 4 hours.

In this course, the student is allowed to concentrate in one of the graphic disciplines most suited to his talents and individual needs in preparation of material for a finished professional portfolio. Qualified designers from the field and staff will review and criticize student's portfolio and presentation.

633 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3) CSU

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.; work out of class, 5 hours.

Co-requistite: Art 638

This is an introductory course in computer graphics designed to introduce a student to the microcomputer, its operative system DOS, 2D and 3D application packages, used as tools of the graphic designer, and to discuss how computer graphics are used in society.

634 Computer Graphics I - 3D Computer Graphics (3) CSU

Prerequisite: Art 633.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

This course focuses on computer generated 3D design techniques, employed as a tool by graphic designers, through use of the micro-computer based 3D design programs. The course's emphasis is on introduction of concepts and menu structures, as well as application of advanced 3D design systems. Additional open-lab work may be necessary to complete assignments.

635 Desk Top Publishing Design (3) CSU

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

An introductory course to desk top publishing design. The course is designed for advertising design majors, fine artists, journalism majors, and computer graphics novices. Emphasis will be on computer layout and composition. Basic concepts relating to the fonts, type styles, page design, readability, digitized input, laser printers, and type setters will be explored.

637 Presentation Graphics (3) CSU

Prerequisite: Art 633, 635, CSIT 200, 201.

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

This course is an introduction to the art of presentation graphics using IBM compatible computers and peripherals. The topics covered include: understanding the basic elements of visually based presentations for business and education; matching audience, presentation type, and media; representing numerical data in charts and graphics; making slides, overhead transparencies and paper-based images.

638 Computer Aided Art Laboratory (1) CSU RPT3

Co-requisite: One of the following, Art 633, 635, or 639.

Laboratory, 2 hours.

This course is designed to reinforce the lectures presented in each computer aided art class. It gives the student needed practice in applying software programs to various class assignments.

639 Introduction to Digital Imaging (3) UC:CSU

Lecture, 2 hours.; laboratory, 2 hours.

An introduction to the use of computers for still image manipulation. Among the areas covered will be: image editing, application of filters, integration of text, and the combining of images.

640 Portfolio Development (2) CSU

Lecture 1 hour; laboratory 2 hours.

Design and structure a portfolio for current art market trends.

641 Advanced Desk-Top Publishing (3) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 635

Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory 2 hours

This course presents the advanced use of "Grids" in publication. Emphasis is placed on advanced communication techniques, current printing methods, team projects, and pre-press issues.

CERAMICS

708 Introduction to Ceramics (3) UC:CSU

(CAN ART 6)

Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours.

This course is an introductory and integrative course in the arts. Design and basic forming processes of ceramic objects. Relationship of surface enrichment to form; technical understanding of behavior of clays and glazes.

709 Ceramics I (3) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Art 708.

Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours.

Continued practice in forming processes and surface treatments, with emphasis upon design. Beginning glaze chemistry; loading and firing kilns.

710 Ceramics II (3) UC:CSU

[Home] [Faculty] [Programs] [Courses] [Gallery] [Links]