Web Site of    The Art Department   at East Los Angeles College

NOTE: For the most up-to-date information on these and other programs, be sure to consult the current East Los Angeles College catalog.

Educational Programs

AA Degree

The specific requirements for the AA Degree are discussed in detail in the ELAC General Catalog.
You can also consult the ELAC web site. The Department offers an Associate of Arts Degree in Art.

Certificate Programs:

Arts Graphic Communication

Electronic Publishing

Animation  - California State certified program

Degree Programs:

Arts Graphic Communication

Electronic Publishing


Certificate Programs

Arts Graphic Communication

For a description of this program see the Art Department Chair in F6-102, or call 265-8840

SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS

ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design 3

ART 201 Drawing I 3

ART 600 Lettering I 3

ART 604 Graphic Design I 3

ART 633* Introduction to Computer Graphics 3

ART 635 Desktop Publishing Design 3

ART 300 Introduction to Painting 3

PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography 3

Six additional units selected from the list below: 6

ART 502* Beginning Three-Dimensional Design

ART 601* Lettering II

ART 503* Intermediate Design

ART 519 Display Techniques

ART 202* Drawing II

ART 605* Graphic Design II

ART 103 Art Appreciation

ART 101 Survey of History of Art I

ART 102 Survey of History of Art II

ART 639 Introduction to Digital Imaging

Total 30

*This course has a prerequisite.

 

Electronic Publishing

This program will give the student skills in the fields of Graphic Design, Journalism, and Photography and in the use of computers to produce newspapers, newsletters, advertising, and brochures.

SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS

ART 633* Introduction to Computer Graphics 3

ART 635* Desktop Publishing Design 3

JOURNAL 101 Collecting and Writing News 3

JOURNAL 217* Publication Laboratory 2

JOURNAL 250 Introduction to Electronic Publishing 3

PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography 3

PHOTO 16 Fundamentals of Commercial
Photography 3

Twelve additional units selected from the list below 12

(The student may select all twelve units from one area

or from a combination of areas.)

ART 201 Drawing I

ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design

ART 604* Graphic Design I

ART 639 Introduction to Digital Imaging

JOURNAL 202* Advanced News Writing

JOURNAL 218*# Practice Writing

JOURNAL 219*# Techniques for Staff Editors

PHOTO 17* Introduction to Color Photography

PHOTO 20* Beginning Photo Journalism

PHOTO 22* Creative Photo-Vision

PHOTO 32* Intermediate Black and White

Total 32

*This course has a prerequisite.

#This course is repeatable.

 

Degree Programs

Arts Graphic Communication

Associate in Arts Degree

This program is designed to give the student basic design and computer skills which will allow them to pursue graphic arts careers in such areas as advertising, desktop publishing, and product design.

SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS

ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design 3

ART 201 Drawing I 3

ART 600 Lettering 3

ART 604 Graphic Design I 3

ART 633* Introduction to Computer Graphics 3

ART 635 Desktop Publishing Design 3

ART 300 Introduction to Painting 3

PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography 3

Eight additional units selected from the list below: 8

ART 502* Beginning Three-Dimensional Design

ART 601* Lettering II

ART 503* Intermediate Design

ART 519 Display Techniques

ART 202* Drawing II

ART 605* Graphic Design II

ART 103 Art Appreciation

ART 101 Survey of History of Art I

ART 102 Survey of History of Art II

ART 639 Introduction to Digital Imaging

General Education Requirements 28

Total 60

*This course has a prerequisite.

 

Electronic Publishing

Associate in Arts Degree

(This program is offered under a consortium of the departments of Art, Journalism, and Photography.)

This program will give the students skills in the fields of Graphic Design, Journalism, and Photography and in the use of computers to produce newspapers, newsletters, advertising, and brochures.

SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS

ART 633* Introduction to Computer Graphics 3

ART 635* Desktop Publishing Design 3

JOURNAL 101 Collecting and Writing News 3

JOURNAL 217*# Publication Laboratory 2

JOURNAL 250 Introduction to Electronic Publishing 3

PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography 3

PHOTO 16 Fundamentals of Commercial
Photography 3

Twelve units from the list following 12

(The student may select all twelve units from one area or from a combination of areas.)

ART 201 Drawing I

ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design

ART 604* Graphic Design I

ART 639 Introduction to Digital Imaging

JOURNAL 108 Article Writing

JOURNAL 202* Advanced News Writing

JOURNAL 216* Copy Reading and Headline Writing

JOURNAL 218*# Practice Writing

JOURNAL 219*# Techniques for Staff Editors

PHOTO 17* Introduction to Color Photography

PHOTO 20* Beginning Photo Journalism

PHOTO 22* Creative Photo-Vision

PHOTO 32* Intermediate Black and White

General Education Requirements 28

Total 60

*This course has a prerequisite.

#This course is repeatable.

 

 

Transfer Programs

Art

California State University, Los Angeles

Below are the transferable major courses to CSULA. These are provided only as a guide to students planning to transfer to these schools. Any student planning to transfer to a four-year school should contact that school's Art Department for a current list of requirements and see an ELAC counselor or go to the Transfer Center for specific information about the college to which you plan to transfer.

California State University, Los Angeles
School of Arts and Letters

SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS

ART 101 Survey of Art History I 3

ART 102 Survey of Art History II 3

ART 201 Drawing I 3

ART 204 Life Drawing I 3

ART 300 Introduction to Painting 3

ART 304 Acrylic Painting I 3

ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design 3

ART 503 Intermediate Design 3

ART 504 Introduction to Art Materials and Techniques I 3

Art Electives

ART 708 Introduction to Ceramics 3

PHOTO 1 Elementary Photography OR

PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography 3-6

CSU General Education Requirements 39

Portfolio of work recommended.

 

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