An introduction to art and visual culture from across the ancient world, including Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Students will analyze and compare art from a variety of cultures, exploring themes such as ¿Gender, Race, and The Body,¿ ¿Sacred Art/Sacred Space,¿ and ¿Art and Power.¿

A 3-unit lecture based survey of the history of world art from the late 18th century to the present, from the European Rococo, Enlightenment, age of science and revolution, through Neo-Classicism, Romanticism and the rise of the international avant-garde, Realism, Impression, Symbolism, photography and film. In the 20th century, Fauvism, Cubism, the Bauhaus, Expressionism, Pop, Minimal art, Postmodernism, conceptualism, performance, video and new media are considered from global perspectives and artistic production. Part of the art history foundation sequence.

Note: Recommended for freshman or sophomore years; It is also recommended that ART 1A and/or ART 1B be taken before ART 1C.

Introduces students to the art and architecture of Asia from the pre-historic through pre-modern periods (approximately 1600). The styles, subjects, and significance of the art of India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Tibet, China, Japan and Korea will be presented in a broad context including the history, geography, ethnic populations, languages, and religions of these countries (i.e., Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, Daoism, and Shinto).

An introduction to European art and visual culture created from ca. 800 to 1800, from the age of Charlemagne to the French Revolution and the reign of Napoleon. This course will cover painting, architecture, sculpture, and the decorative arts and will analyze creative work in the context of religious, political, and social change.

For the general education student who wants to explore the world of art and visual culture. A wide range of multicultural, historical, and contemporary art works, art media, art history, art ideas, and art practices are presented through illustrated lectures, discussions, field trips, guest lectures, studio visits, and beginning-level art projects.

Introduction to various techniques of and approaches to drawing, using still lifes, landscapes, and figures.

Note: fee course.

Extension of drawing experiences initiated in ART 20A, with emphasis on surveying materials and concepts pertinent to contemporary and historical drawing.

Note: fee course.

Prerequisite: ART 20A or equivalent.

Introduction to the methods and problems of painting in oil or acrylic medium.

Note: May be taken twice for credit. Fee course.

Prerequisite: ART 20A or equivalent.

Introduction to printmaking processes, their history, and their contemporary applications. Students will learn a combination of basic relief, intaglio, lithography, monotype, and/or screen print techniques, along with their historical and contemporary context.

Note: Fee course. This course will carry a fee of $75 to cover ink, plates, and other supplies.

Prerequisite: ART 20A or ART 60

Projects in basic techniques and approaches to the potter's wheel. Fee course.

Note: May be taken twice for credit.

Basic techniques and approaches to pottery through practice in hand-building methods, including coil, slab, pinch, and combinations thereof. Fee course.

Note: May be taken twice for credit.

Structured exploration of principles used to organize two-dimensional images. Basic art elements and their properties are explored in a series of progressive projects.

Note: Recommended for freshman or sophomore years.

Foundation in three-dimensional design primarily concerned with the visual dialogue between form and space. A heightened visual sensitivity for three-dimensional composition is a major objective of every project. Line, plane, and volume are utilized separately and in concert to construct three-dimensional forms. A variety of materials are employed in the activation of form and space: wire, cardboard, clay, wood, and plaster. Fee course.

Note: Recommended for freshman or sophomore years.

Includes work with the various forms of hand-built sculpture in both low- and high-fire clay. Glazes are used sparingly to stress forms and their relationships. Fee course.

Introduction to traditional and non-traditional processes of sculpture and three-dimensional forms in space. Students can expect to use the following materials: cardboard, clay, metals, plaster, plastics, wire and wood to explore the making of three-dimensional imagery. Investigations will include the formulation of ideas relative to sculptural problem solving while discovering historical and contemporary examples of sculpture. Fee course.

Explores the creative potential of imaging software used by visual artists. Familiarity with software, hardware and output devices will be established. The creation of digital art will be considered within the framework of current ideas in art and culture. No previous computer experience is necessary. Fee course.

A thematic exploration of world art and visual culture throughout human history. Throughout this course, students will be able to draw connections between works of art created in various time periods and from a diverse variety of cultural contexts.

Prerequisite: GWAR certification before Fall 2009; or WPJ score of 80 or above; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W + co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 + co-enrollment in ENGL 109X.

Architecture, painting, graphic arts, sculpture, and crafts principally of the 15th and 16th centuries. Emphasis is on the art of Europe in the historical context of an emerging global consciousness.

Prerequisite: ART 1A or ART 1B, or equivalent.

Presented as the cultural episode that began with the emergence of the avant-garde in mid-nineteenth century Paris and ended in the middle of the twentieth century with WW II and the beginning of the postmodern era: from Realism, the birth of photography, and Impressionism through the high modernist movements associated with the international School of Paris, including Fauvism, Cubism, Constructivism, Dada, and Surrealism. It concludes with post-WW II expressions, including Abstract Expressionism.

Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and ART 1C or equivalent with instructor approval.

Provides an overview of Latin American and Latino art from the independence movements of the 1820s to the present. After an introductory survey of pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial art, the art of Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and the U.S. is studied within the contexts of contemporaneous cultural, intellectual, political and social history. The diverse visual cultures of Latin American and Latino art are thematically unified by an examination of common concerns and motivations.

Prerequisite: GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M or ENGL 109W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M or ENGL 109W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70 or 71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X.

Survey and investigation of selected myths from Asian cultures and traditions.

Prerequisite: ART 3A or equivalent or instructor permission.

Seminar on topics in early modern art history.

Note: Course may be taken twice for credit, if the topic is not the same.

Prerequisite: ART 1A or ART 1B; an upper division art history course in a related subject area; upper division or post-baccalaureate status; and GWAR certification before Fall 2009; or WPJ score of 80 or above; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W + co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 + co-enrollment in ENGL 109X.

Provides a broad overview of the architectural remains and visual arts of India and Southeast Asia from prehistory to the present. Consideration will be given to the art styles, iconography, history, geography, ethnic populations, languages, and religions (i.e., Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Islam) of each region.

Prerequisite: ART 3A or equivalent, or instructor permission.

Explores the major issues in the history of public art in the Americas, including monuments, memorials, murals, graffiti, and new media art. Particular attention will be given to public art in Sacramento.

Field Trip.

Open to upper division art majors or minors only who have completed 9 units in a specialized area.

Note: May be repeated as often as approved by advisor and Department chair.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission and Department chair via signed petition form.

Continuing investigation of drawing. Emphasis is on the development of individual style.

Note: May be taken twice for credit.

Prerequisite: ART 20B or equivalent.

Junior-level studio art course designed to prepare students for the senior year of the BFA degree. Course builds dialog among an interdisciplinary cohort of BFA students while engaging them with contemporary professional practices in the arts. Emphasis placed on students' ability to communicate about their work through critiques with faculty, peers, and visiting artists, preparation of professional documents and presentations. Fee course.

Pre-requisite: Completion of a minimum of 3 units upper division studio coursework, second semester Junior standing with 75 units minimum.

Continuing investigation of the technical and conceptual issues of painting.

Note: May be taken twice for credit.

Prerequisite: ART 22 or equivalent.

Continuing investigation of the technical and conceptual issues of painting, with an emphasis on intensive individual exploration.

Note: May be repeated four times for credit.

Prerequisite: ART 122A, or ART 124A, or ART 125A, or ART 126, or instructor permission.

Concentrates on the development of drawing and visual skills with emphasis on the human figure. Strong emphasis is placed on anatomical knowledge of the body and its expression through drawing techniques. The effects of volume and movement in space as well as compositional possibilities with the figure are explored. Slides are used to inform students of the drawing techniques achieved in historic and contemporary images. Fee course.

Note: May be taken for credit three times.

Prerequisite: ART 20A or equivalent.

Painting from professional models.

Note: May be taken for credit twice. Fee course.

Prerequisite: ART 20A or equivalent.

Open to upper division art majors or minors only who have completed 9 units in a specialized area.

Note: May be repeated as often as approved by advisor and Department chair.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission and Department chair via signed petition form.

Intended for students who are preparing to become elementary school teachers in California, providing meaningful, thematic instruction suitable for grades 1-6. Students will explore several 21st century education approaches applicable to both elementary generalists and visual art specialists, including meaning making, visual culture, holistic integration, learner-directed, and standards-based. Students will explore and evaluate the Common Core State Standards and the California Visual and Performing Arts Standards.

Note: Fee course.

Prerequisite: Upper division status; declared major or minor in Art, or a declared major in Child Development, or Liberal Studies, or Blended Liberal Studies

Exploration of visual art and education theories, studio practices, curriculum development, and teaching strategies for art at the secondary school level. Students will explore and evaluate the National Core Arts Standards.

Prerequisite: ART 133 or instructor permission.

Art is studied as a means of meeting the learning needs of atypical children, whose ages range from infancy through adolescence, and whose atypical characteristics consist of mental deficiencies, physical disabilities, emotional problems, or gifted abilities. Lectures, readings, and class discussions focus on the characteristics, and art curriculum goals of exceptional children, while studio activities provide experiences with art media. Lecture, laboratory. Fee course.

Intermediate-level study of printmaking processes, their history, and their contemporary applications. This course focuses on a single set of printmaking media each semester: Intaglio, Relief/Monotype, Lithography, or Screen Printing. Students will engage with the relationship between research, content, and process to develop a body of work through assigned and self-designed projects.

Note: Fee course. This course will carry a fee of $75 to cover ink, plates, and other supplies. This course may be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.

Prerequisite: ART 40

Techniques and processes to create 3D computer models and environments. Exercises, assignments and projects designed to build skill levels with 3D computer modeling tools. Demonstrations and workshops in the use of 3D computer modeling software. Critiques, discussion and presentations to develop students' conceptual grasp of 3D computer modeling and virtual reality environments. Example applications in art/new media and computer gaming.

Note: May be taken twice for credit.

Prerequisite: CSC 10 or ART 97 or equivalent. Cross-listed as CSC 126.

Introduces techniques and artistic perspectives on interactivity and computationally-generated visual composition for New Media Artists. Nonlinear, dynamic, and generative approaches to composition, animation, video, and data processing are covered.

Prerequisite: ART 97

Fee course

Note: This course is recommended for students planning to take ART 143 and ART 198.

The creation and analysis of video artwork; including techniques of video production, post-production manipulation and critique, within the context of art and communication. The techniques and theory of producing and editing video will serve as a foundation for the pursuit of individual, creative projects.

Prerequisite: ART 97 or COMS 27A/FILM 27A and COMS 27B/FILM 27B.

Cross-listed as COMS 157; only one may be counted for credit.

Open only to upper division art majors/minors who have completed 9 units in a specialized area.

Note: May be repeated as often as approved by advisor and Department chair.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission and Department chair via signed petition.

Advanced study of ceramic techniques leading toward the development of an individual creative expression. Fee course.

Note: May be taken for credit four times.

Prerequisite: ART 50 or equivalent.

Specialization in hand-built clay forms. Methods of working include coil, slab, pinch, and combinations of techniques which might include some wheel-thrown parts, decoration, and glazing of forms. Fee course.

Note: May be taken for credit four times.

Prerequisite: ART 53 or equivalent.

A range of rotating exploratory investigations in studio art practice that consider and explore various topics of interest. A requirement for students in the BFA Program.

Prerequisite: ART 121

Note: This course may use materials that are hazardous and therefore both safety training and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.

Work from live models in clay and plaster. Construction of armatures and waste mold demonstrated. Fee course.

Note: May be taken for credit four times.

Prerequisite: ART 20A or equivalent.

Intermediate explorations with traditional and non-traditional processes of sculpture, three-dimensional form and spatial relationships. Students will expect to explore concept based learning through visual problem solving while accumulating in depth techniques and skills in a variety of sculpture materials. Includes study of historical and contemporary examples of sculpture and other relevant forms of art.

Prerequisite: ART 70 or ART 88 or equivalent.

Note: May be taken twice for credit. Fee Course

Advanced explorations and study in sculpture, three-dimensional media and imagery and conceptual based art. Students can explore sculpture, advanced three-dimensional design, mixed media, installation art, site specificity, performance art, public art or other. Study will be both assignment based or self-directed. Fee course. Note: May be taken twice for credit.

Prerequisite: ART 180 or 182 or instructor permission.

Open to upper division art majors or minors only who have completed 9 units in a specialized area. Fee course.

Note: May be repeated as often as approved by advisor and Department chair.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission and Department chair via signed petition form.

Culminating studio art course designed to deepen experiences in diverse visual arts. Emphasis placed on independent studio practice with additional development in verbal and written skills in a variety of art disciplines. Participation in BA candidate exhibition required in the second enrolled semester for completion of the course.

Note: Must be taken twice. Cannot be taken twice in the same semester.

Prerequisite: Senior status (90 overall units), completion of 30 units of art studio courses, and (GWAR certification before Fall 09, or WPJ score of 70+ or at least a C- in ENGL 109M or ENGL 109W).

Designed for direct participation of students in the management of an art gallery, including installation, publicity, and budgeting.

Note: May be taken twice for credit.

Under the mentorship of a faculty advisor, students develop a body of work to be exhibited in the BFA exhibition. Emphasis placed on engagement with research, content, and the process to produce professional quality work in preparation for graduate study and/or careers in the arts.

Prerequisite: Second semester Senior standing in BFA program with a minimum 63 units in the major.

Directed observation and work experience with public agencies. Field work is offered for the purpose of giving students orientation in occupational specialties. Supervision is provided by both the instructional staff of the University and the cooperating agencies. Each student is required to maintain a record of activities and assignments, and to prepare periodic reports. The student must make arrangements with a faculty member for a work program prior to admittance to the course.

Explores the creative potential of digital imaging and multimedia art making techniques. Teaching methods will include hands on demonstrations, lab workshops, creative projects, reading assignments, seminars, discussion and critiques. The development of technical fluency will be stressed, and the creative potential of digital media within the framework of contemporary art, design and culture will be emphasized. Fee course.

Note: Proficiency in MAC-OS recommended. May be taken for credit three times.

Prerequisite: ART 97, or equivalent experience, such as PHOT 11, Introduction to Digital Imaging.

Individual projects or directed reading. Open only to students who are competent to carry on individual work.

Note: Departmental petition required.

Individual studio guidance and instruction, semester 1 of 3. Students establish their individual studio practice and the research that informs it. Students work independently, meeting with an advisor regularly to evaluate their progress and work through problems. In 201A, students establish a graduate-level studio practice and the research and habits that surround it. Students take an exploratory approach, experimenting with content and methods to create a breadth of work for evaluation and discussion at the first-semester review. Supervisory Course.

Prerequisite: Graduate Art Student Status or Instructor Permission

Individual studio guidance and instruction, semester 3 of 3. Students expand upon their individual studio practice and the research that informs it. Students work independently, meeting with an advisor regularly to evaluate their progress and work through problems. In the third semester, emphasis is placed on preparing a cohesive body of work for the advancement to candidacy exhibition and review. Supervisory Course.

Prerequisite: Graduate Art Student Status or Instructor permission, and ART 201A and ART 201B

Seminar discussions of essential readings in Western aesthetic philosophy and contemporary art theory and criticism. Stress is placed on the conceptualization of the student's own graduate production.

Note: Required for students in art graduate program; Graduate Writing Intensive (GWI) course.

Graduate Studio and Critique focuses on the development of students¿ individual studio practice, while bringing that practice into dialog with others. Class time is divided between group critiques and individual studio work time.

Intensive Graduate Studio and Critique focuses on the development of students¿ individual studio practice, while bringing that practice into dialog with others. Class time is divided between group critiques and individual studio work time. In ART 208, students increase the depth and focus of their work, as well as their engagement in critiques.

Prerequisite: Graduate Art Student Status or Instructor permission

Note: May be taken twice for credit

This course builds dialogue among an interdisciplinary cohort of MFA students while engaging them with contemporary issues and professional practices in the arts. Students discuss readings, attend lectures, prepare for program milestones, and produce and discuss professional documents and presentations. The first-semester graduate students focus is on beginning to develop their professional documents in preparation for the first-semester review while contextualizing their current studio practice. First three weeks of class are dedicated to first-year orientation. Seminar. Semester 1 of 4.

Prerequisite: Graduate Art Student Status or Instructor permission

This course builds dialogue among an interdisciplinary cohort of MFA students while engaging them with contemporary issues and professional practices in the arts. Students discuss readings, attend lectures, prepare for program milestones, and produce and discuss professional documents and presentations. The third semester graduate student¿s focus is on further developing their professional documents in preparation for the advancement to candidacy exhibition and review while continuing to contextualize their current studio practice. Seminar. Semester 3 of 4.

Prerequisite: Graduate Art Student Status or Instructor permission, and ART 222A and ART 222B

Instruction on the methods and procedure of running a studio art course. Practical experience working with and instructing undergraduate students. Applying skills in the student¿s expertise to the art of teaching in tandem with supervisory instructor. Supervisory course.

Prerequisite: Graduate Art Student Status or Instructor permission

Individual projects or directed reading.

Note: Only 6 units may be applied toward the degree program.

Prerequisite: Open only to graduate art students competent to carry on individual work. Admission requires approval of the faculty member who will direct the work and of the Department chair via signed petition form.