Areas of study

The Art Department offers a broad range of courses in the visual arts designed for the student who is working towards the Associate in Arts degree or who is planning to transfer to a four year institution. The individual should choose courses based on undergraduate requirements at the transfer institution. For specific information, a student should consult the university catalog for the school of his or her choice, and see either a counselor or a faculty member of the Art Department.

Classes We Offer

Art
Art (Option in Art History)
Cinema
Humanities
Music
Philosophy
Speech Communication
Theater Arts

ASSOCIATE in ARTS in ART

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

1) Use terminology appropriate to art appreciation, and
analyze works of art to explain how visual works of art
communicate within a cultural context.
2) Analyze the composition, design, application of media, and iconography of art works.
3) Explain what constitutes significant or major innovations by
studying the evolution of style.
4) Demonstrate application of color, the visual elements,
space systems, and how to organize and present a
resolved composition.

In order to earn the degree of Associate in Arts in ART, the
student must:

1) complete a minimum of 30 units of GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS listed in Plan A
2) complete all REQUIRED COURSES listed below, earning a
“C” or better in each course
3) complete 3 additional units chosen from RECOMMENDED
ELECTIVES
4) complete a balance of degree-applicable electives,
which may include additional courses chosen from

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES listed below, to total 60
units with a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average.
Note: Up to 6 units may be double-counted for completion of both the GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (Plan A) and completion of the REQUIRED COURSES and RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES.

Required Courses: Units
ART 101 Survey of Art History I..................................... 3
ART 102 Survey of Art History II.................................... 3
ART 201 Drawing I........................................................ 3
ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional
Design............................................................ 3
ART 502 Beginning Three-Dimensional
Design............................................................ 3
PLUS 3 units from Recommended Electives:
ART 103 Art Appreciation I............................................ 3
ART 104 Art Appreciation II........................................... 3
ART 202 Drawing II....................................................... 3
ART 204 Life Drawing I.................................................. 3
ART 205 Life Drawing II................................................. 3
ART 206 Life Drawing III................................................ 3
ART 300 Introduction to Painting .................................. 3
ART 307 Oil Painting I.................................................... 3
ART 308 Oil Painting II................................................... 3
ART 309 Oil Painting III.................................................. 3
TOTAL UNITS............................................... 18

Major Transfer Recommendations
California State University, Dominguez Hills
(Art: Design and Studio Art):

Recommended Courses: Units
ART 101 Survey of Art History I..................................... 3
ART 102 Survey of Art History II.................................... 3
ART 201 Drawing I........................................................ 3
ART 300 Introduction to Painting I................................. 3
ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design................ 3
ART 502 Beginning Three-Dimensional Design.............. 3
Note: Major Transfer Requirements are subject to change by the university; additional classes may be required. See a Counselor.

ASSOCIATE in ARTS in ART: OPTION in ART HISTORY

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

1) Use terminology appropriate to art appreciation, and
analyze works of art to explain how visual works of art
communicate within a cultural context.
2) Identify major works of art from pre-history to the early
modern world.

In order to earn the degree of Associate in Arts in ART HISTORY, the student must:

1) complete a minimum of 30 units of GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS listed in Plan A
2) complete 15 units of REQUIRED COURSES listed
below, earning a “C” or better in each course
3) complete 3 additional units chosen from RECOMMENDED
ELECTIVES
4) complete a balance of degree-applicable electives,
which may include additional courses chosen from
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES listed below, to total 60
units with a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average.
Note: Up to 6 units may be double-counted for completion
of both the GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
(Plan A) and completion of the REQUIRED COURSES.

Major Transfer Recommendations
California State University, Long Beach:
(Art: Art History):

Recommended Courses: Units
ART 101 Survey of Art History I..................................... 3
ART 102 Survey of Art History II.................................... 3
ART 201 Drawing I........................................................ 3
ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional
Design............................................................ 3
ART 502 Beginning Three-Dimensional Design.............. 3
OR
ART 204 Life Drawing I.................................................. 3
AND
ART 205 Life Drawing II................................................. 3
OR
ART 300 Introduction to Painting................................... 3
HISTORY 1 Introduction to Western Civilization I................ 3
HISTORY 2 Introduction to Western Civilization II............... 3

Note: Major Transfer Requirements are subject to change
by the university; additional classes may be required. See a counselor.

10 Introduction to Film Directing
(3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: None

Lecture: 2 hours; Lab 2 hours with homework
Introduction to the crafts of acting and directing for the film
medium. Emphasis is placed on the visualization of the screen play, the function of the actor in interpreting the script, and the role of the director in handling the actors in the production of the film.

115 Cinematography (3) UC:CSU
Recommended: Media Arts 101
Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 2 hours

This intermediate course deals with all aspects of cinematography from theory to application, centering on the basic parts and functions of digital cameras, lenses, lighting equipment and accessories as well as cinematography techniques and aesthetics.

125 Film Production Workshop I
(3) UC:CSU
Recommended: Cinema 115, English 28, Media Arts
101and 120
Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 2 hours

This is an advanced course in practical film-making, with each student required to produce/write/direct and tech a professional digital PSA commercial with sound, as well as crew for other assigned films.

1 Cultural Patterns of Western Civilization
(3) UC:CSU
IGETC AREA 3B
CSU-GE Area C2
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours

An interdisciplinary study is made of art, music, and literature to reveal general traits of Western Civilization. Emphasis is placed on objective analysis and comparison of selected works from all of the arts.

2 Studies in Selected Cultures
(3) UC:CSU
CSU-GE Area C2
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours

Art, music, and literature are studied as they interrelate to reveal non-Western views of philosophy, science, religion and the self. Emphasis is placed on Japan, China, the Middle East (Egypt), and Sub-Saharan Africa (Ghana, Kenya).

6 Great People, Great Ages
(3) UC:CSU
CSU-GE Area C2 and D6
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours

This course provides a study of the artistic contributions of selected individuals from ancient times to the present. An appreciation of their ideas and forces which have shaped our cultural heritage will also be studied (from Imhotep to Toni Morrison).

31 People in Contemporary Society
(3) UC:CSU
IGETC AREA 3B
CSU-GE Area C2
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours

Presenting a history of ideas, this course surveys the cultural heritage of western civilization from the 17th century to the present, including philosophical, religious, artistic, and literary traditions, as it analyzes the changing relationship with varied visual materials.

54 Studies in American Culture
(3) UC:CSU
CSU-GE Area C2 and D3
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours

This course will assist in the investigation of the relationship between the individual and various cultural influences in contemporary American life through examples in art, music, and literature.

Note: Honors section offered.

The music curriculum is designed as a two-year introduction to the fundamental disciplines of music. A study of musicianship, harmony, music appreciation, and music history, as well as instrumental and vocal instruction, is offered.

The Music Department aims to provide an atmosphere in which students can begin to equip themselves to participate in music as an art or as an avocation and to acquire the self-assurance necessary to pursue musical endeavors. The curriculum provides preparation for advanced studies in colleges and universities.

ASSOCIATE in ARTS in MUSIC

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

1) Accurately (90%) analyze diatonic chord progressions
using roman numerals.
2) Aurally recognize musical works and comment
appropriately on musical characteristics, genre, form,
social significance, historical context and production
methods.
3) Identify and perform with proper fingering the major and minor scales and diatonic chord progressions.

In order to earn the degree of Associate in Arts in MUSIC, the student must:
1) complete a minimum of 30 units of GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS listed in Plan A
2) complete 16 units of REQUIRED COURSES listed below, earning a grade of “C” or better in each course
3) complete 8 additional units chosen from RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES listed below, earning a grade of “C” or better in each course
4) complete a balance of degree-applicable electives,
which may include additional courses chosen from
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES listed below, to total
60 units with a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average.

Note: Up to 6 units may be double-counted for completion of both the GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (Plan A) and completion of the REQUIRED COURSES and RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES.

Required Courses: Units
MUSIC 101 Fundamentals of Music................................... 3
MUSIC 111 Music Appreciation I....................................... 3
MUSIC 321 Elementary Piano I.......................................... 2
MUSIC 322 Elementary Piano II......................................... 2
MUSIC 323 Elementary Piano III........................................ 2
OR
MUSIC 413 Elementary Voice III......................................... 2
MUSIC 411 Elementary Voice............................................ 2
MUSIC 412 Elementary Voice II.......................................... 2
PLUS 8 units from Recommended Electives:
MUSIC 201 Harmony I....................................................... 3
MUSIC 202 Harmony II...................................................... 3
MUSIC 203 Harmony III..................................................... 3
MUSIC 211 Musicianship I................................................. 2
MUSIC 212 Musicianship II................................................ 2
MUSIC 213 Musicianship III............................................... 2
MUSIC 323 Elementary Piano III........................................ 2
MUSIC 324 Elementary Piano IV........................................ 2
MUSIC 413 Elementary Voice III......................................... 2
MUSIC 414 Elementary Voice IV........................................ 2
TOTAL.......................................................... 24

Major Transfer Recommendations
California State University, Dominguez Hills
(College of Arts and Sciences, Music)

Required Courses: Units
MUSIC 101 Fundamentals of Music................................... 3
MUSIC 201 Harmony I....................................................... 3
MUSIC 202 Harmony II...................................................... 3
MUSIC 212 Musicianship II................................................ 2
Also required:
Ensemble Requirement
Musicianship Proficiency Exam
Piano Proficiency Exam

General Music option:
Performance Exam
AND
MUSIC 111 Music Appreciation I....................................... 3
For Music Education Option, also take
MUSIC 413 Elementary Voice III......................................... 2

Note: Major Transfer Recommendations are subject
to change by the university; additional classes may be
required. See a Counselor.

1 Introduction to Philosophy (3) UC:CSU
IGETC Area 3B
CSU-GE Area C2
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours

This introductory course intends to acquaint the student with the character and scope of philosophy. Emphasis is placed on metaphysics, ethics, and epistemology.

7 Inductive Logic (3) UC:CSU
CSU-GE Area A3
Recommended: Philosophy 1
Lecture: 3 hours

The nature of scientific method, hypotheses and probability, and statistical method are covered with consideration of the application of logical principles in science and practical life.

8 Deductive Logic (3) UC:CSU
CSU-GE Area A3
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours

This introductory logic class, which is open to all students, is designed to develop the student’s ability to think critically and to reason correctly. Attention will be given to both formal and informal logic.

65 Communication Skills (3) NDA
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours

This course is designed for general education and vocational students and stresses the basic principles of spoken communications. Training is offered in speaking and listening in order to develop skills needed in every day oral communication. The course also emphasizes the appreciation and understanding of the impact of mass communications.

101 Oral Communication I (3) UC:CSU
(Formerly Speech 1)
IGETC Area 1C
CSU-GE Area A1
Recommended: English 28
Lecture: 3 hours

This course offers training in the theory of speech communication and the practice of effective preparation and delivery of structured oral presentations. Emphasis is placed on research techniques and methods of speech preparation.

102 Oral Communication II (3) UC:CSU
(Formerly Speech 2)
CSU-GE Area A1
Prerequisite: Speech 101
Lecture: 3 hours

This course is designed to broaden communication skills by training the student in critical thinking, reasoning, supporting, and evaluating. Structured oral presentations are used to gain these skills.

111 Voice and Articulation (3) UC:CSU
(Formerly Speech 3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the voice and its practical application to his own needs. The various problems of voice and diction are presented, including the study of phonetics. Dictionary work is stressed, and drills for the improvement of the student’s
voice and articulation are reinforced.

121 The Process of Interpersonal
Communication (3) UC:CSU
CSU-GE Area A1
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours

This course provides analysis of and practice in non-platform speaking situations which take place when two to five people interact. Communication is analyzed in terms of speaker self-perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening and communication barriers.

130 Introduction to Oral Interpretation of
Literature (3) UC:CSU
(Formerly Speech 4)
CSU-GE Area C2
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours

The purpose of this course is to develop the student’s ability to understand and appreciate various forms of literary art. Emphasis is placed on the selection, analysis, evaluation, and adaptation of significant literary materials as well as on their artistically effective oral presentation.

The Theater Division, operating under the Department of the Arts, offers courses for students who are working toward an Associate in Arts degree in Theater, for students who are planning to transfer to a four year institution, and for students who plan to pursue a career in the professional theater.

ASSOCIATE in ARTS in THEATER

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
1) Select, prepare, and perform a character from
monologues, scenes, and plays with emphasis on syles,
vocal patterns, and differentiate between the theatrical
genres.
2) Execute the technical functions involved with production that include lights, sounds, and the development and use of props.
3) Write a one act play. In that process, identify the genre of their work: comedy, drama, etc. Their story will be based on a self developed high concept treatment sentence and step outline.

In order to earn the degree of Associate in Arts in THEATER, the student must:

1) complete a minimum of 30 units of GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS listed in Plan A
2 complete all REQUIRED COURSES listed below, earning a grade of “C” or better in each course
3) complete a balance of degree-applicable electives,
which may include additional courses chosen from
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES listed below, to total 60
units with a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average.
Note: Up to 6 units may be double-counted for completion of both the GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (Plan A) and completion of the REQUIRED COURSES.

Required Courses: Units
THEATER 100 Introduction to the Theater.............................. 3
THEATER 110 History of the World Theater........................... 3
THEATER 130 Playwriting...................................................... 3
THEATER 233 Play Production.............................................. 3
THEATER 240 Voice and Articulation for the Theater.............. 3
THEATER 270 Beginning Acting............................................. 3
THEATER 271 Intermediate Acting......................................... 2
THEATER 291 Rehearsals and Performances........................ 1
THEATER 292 Rehearsals and Performances........................ 2
TOTAL UNITS............................................... 23

Recommended Electives: Units
CINEMA 10 Introduction to Film Directing.......................... 3
MEDIART 101 Introduction to Digital Film/Video Production... 3
MEDIART 120 Digital Film/Video Editing................................. 3
THEATER 275 Scene Study................................................... 2
THEATER 300 Introduction to Stage Craft.............................. 3
THEATER 385 Cooperative Education – Theater.................... 3
Major Transfer Recommendations
California State University of Dominguez Hills
(Theater Arts):
Recommended Courses: Units
PHYS ED 434 Ballet (take two times; 1 unit each time).......... 2
THEATER 130 Playwriting...................................................... 3
THEATER 270 Beginning Acting............................................. 3

Note: Major Transfer Recommendations are subject to
change by the university; additional classes may be required. Please see a Counselor to assure correct requirements.