Studio Arts and Graphic Arts
The Art Department is committed to facilitating a comprehensive approach in the study of studio art. We offer courses in a range of artistic disciplines including ceramics, life drawing, painting, and design. Students work closely with our faculty and their peers to develop their skills and understanding of art making. Courses are taught by professional artist/professors with years of experience in both making and teaching art.
Whether a student’s goals are personal or vocational, all courses emphasize the techniques and craft of making while also providing students the opportunity to develop their potential for aesthetic awareness, aesthetic expression, and critical analysis. From life drawing to wheel throwing and everything in between, we encourage our students to explore the breadth of their individual interests and point of view through rigorous and personalized training. In class critiques emphasize constructive feedback so that students can form their own vocabulary for viewing and talking about art.
We strive to provide a qualitative, supportive, and in-depth art education to all students. Those pursuing an associate degree in Studio Arts for Transfer will leave ELAC with a robust foundation of skills and understanding in their chosen discipline and the necessary tools to continue developing their studio practice.
Studio Arts and Graphics Arts Program Requirements
Visual communication is an essential part of the human experience. This Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer explores and analyzes the ways in which the visual arts take place in the public sphere, between individuals, in new media, and in other contexts. Students who successfully earn the Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer by completing a maximum of 60 transferrable units are guaranteed transfer admission into a California State University campus to further their study of Art.
Students who earn the Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer are able to:
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Transfer to a four-year CSU institution to pursue baccalaureate studies in Studio Arts or a related field.
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Define and apply aesthetic choices in daily life.
- Recognize and use different types of art making techniques and media.
Requirements:
A. Completion of 60 CSU transferrable semester units:
- 24 semester units in the approved Studio Arts courses;
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Edu- cation-Breadth Requirements (CSU GE);
B. Achieve a grade point average of 2.0.
C. Earn a C (or “P”) for each course in the major.
Required Core Courses:
| SUBJECT & NO. | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| ART 201 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| ART 501 | Beginning Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 502* | Beginning Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTHIST 120** | Survey of Western Art History II | 3 |
| LIST A (SELECT ONE): | ||
| ARTHIST 110** | Survey of Western Art History I | 3 |
| ARTHIST130** | Survey of Asian Art History | 3 |
| ARTHIST 140** | Survey of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Ancient America | 3 |
|
LIST B (SELECT THREE): |
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| ART 202* | Drawing II | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ART 204** | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 213* | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 300 | Introduction to Painting | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ART 304* | Acrylic Painting I | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ART 307* | Oil Painting I | 3 |
| ART 633 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| ART 708 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| PHOTO 010 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| COMPLETE ADDITIONAL CSU UNITS, IF NEEDED, TO REACH 60 CSU TRANSFERRABLE UNITS | ||
| IGETC or CSU GE PATTERN | ||
| TOTAL | 60 | |
Note: 6 units of major courses may be double counted towards General Education.
*This course has a prerequisite
**This course has an advisory
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.
Required Courses:
| SUBJECT & NO. | Course | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 11 COURSES: | ||
| ART 201 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 213* | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 501 | Beginning Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 600 | Typography | 3 |
| ART 601* | Typography II | 3 |
| ART 604* | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 605* | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| ART 633* | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| ART 635 | Desktop Publishing Design | 3 |
| ART 639 | Introduction to Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART 641* | Advanced Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| NINE ADDITIONAL UNITS SELECTED FROM THE LIST BELOW: | ||
| ART 103 | Art Appreciation I | 3 |
| ART 202* | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 215* | Animal Drawing | 3 |
| ART 502* | Beginning Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 503* | Intermediate Design | 3 |
| ARTHIST 110** | Survey of Western Art History I | 3 |
| ARTHIST 120** | Survey of Western Art History II | 3 |
| ARTHIST 140** | Survey of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Ancient America | 3 |
| PHOTO 010 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| LACCD GENERAL EDUCATION PLAN | 21 | |
| TOTAL | 60 | |
Note: 3 units of major courses may be double counted in GE Area C
*This course has a prerequisite
**This course has an advisory
This program is for students who wish to acquire an Associate in Arts degree with an emphasis on multimedia and video-related skills.
Required Courses:
| SUBJECT & NO. | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 10 COURSES: | ||
| ANIMATN 217* | Storyboards | 3 |
| ANIMATN 219* | Animation Process and Production | 3 |
| ANIMATN 221 | Three-Dimensional Animation | 3 |
| ART 213* | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 501 | Beginning Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 604* | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 633 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| ART 639 | Introduction to Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART 645* | Introduction to Web Site Design | 3 |
| TECHTHTR 323 | Stage Management | 3 |
| ELECTIVES: COMPLETE 9 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING | ||
| ANIMATN 218 | Fundamentals of Animation | 3 |
| ANIMATN 225* | Three-Dimensional Character Animation | 3 |
| ANIMATN 226* | Three-Dimensional Previsualization and Camera Techniques | 3 |
| ANIMATN 227* | Three-Dimensional Animation Project | 3 |
| ART 605* | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| ART 606* | Graphic Design III | 3 |
| ART 635 | Desktop Publishing Design | 3 |
| ART 641* | Advanced Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| MUSIC 111 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHOTO 047 | Introduction to Computerized Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 048 | Intermediate Computerized Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 051 | Advanced Digital Techniques | 3 |
| PHOTO 123 | Photo-Discovery: Aesthetics, Craft, and Creativity | 3 |
| TECTHTR 315 | Introduction to Design for Theater | 3 |
| LACCD GENERAL EDUCATION PLAN | 21 | |
| TOTAL | 60 | |
Note: 3 units from ART 501 may be double counted in GE Area C
*This course has a prerequisite
Students completing this program certificate will acquire applicable skills to pursue entry-level positions in Graphic Arts Communication.
Required Courses:
| SUBJECT & NO. | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| ANIMATN 212* | Character Animation and Design | 3 |
| ANIMATN 216* | Layout and Background Art | 3 |
| ANIMATN 217* | Storyboards | 3 |
| ANIMATN 218 | Fundamentals of Animation | 3 |
| ANIMATN 221 | Three-Dimensional Animation I | 3 |
| ART 201 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 639 | Introduction to Digital Imaging | 3 |
| TOTAL | 21 |
*This course has a prerequisite
Required Courses:
| SUBJECT & NO. | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| ART 501 | Beginning Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 600 | Typography I | 3 |
|
ART 604* |
Graphic Design I |
3 |
|
ART 633* |
Introduction to Computer Graphics |
3 |
|
ART 635 |
Desktop Publishing Design |
3 |
|
ART 639 |
Introduction to Digital Imaging |
3 |
| SIX ADDITIONAL UNITS SELECTED FROM THE LIST BELOW: | ||
|
ART 103 |
Art Appreciation |
3 |
|
ART 201 |
Drawing I |
3 |
|
ART 213* |
Color Theory |
3 |
|
ART 502* |
Beginning Three-Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
ART 601* |
Typography II |
3 |
|
ART 605* |
Graphic Design II |
3 |
|
ART 606* |
Graphic Design III |
3 |
|
ART 641* |
Advanced Desktop Publishing |
3 |
|
ART 645* |
Introduction to Web Site Design |
3 |
|
ARTHIST 110** |
Survey of Western Art History I |
3 |
|
ARTHIST 120** |
Survey of Western Art History II |
3 |
|
ARTHIST 140** |
Survey of the Art of Africa, Oceania, and Ancient America |
3 |
| TOTAL | 24 | |
*This course has a prerequisite
**This course has an advisory
Students completing this program certificate will acquire applicable skills to pursue entry-level positions in multimedia.
Level I Required Courses:
| SUBJECT & NO. | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
|
ANIMATN 217* |
Storyboards |
3 |
|
ANIMATN 218 |
Fundamentals of Animation |
3 |
|
ANIMATN 221 |
Three-Dimensional Animation I |
3 |
|
ART 213* |
Color Theory |
3 |
|
ART 501 |
Beginning Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
ART 604* |
Graphic Design I |
3 |
|
ART 633* |
Introduction to Computer Graphics |
3 |
|
ART 639 |
Introduction to Digital Imaging |
3 |
|
ART 645* |
Introduction to Web Site Design |
3 |
| TOTAL | 27 |
*This course has a prerequisite
Multimedia Certificate Level II
A program certificate consisting of all of the courses required for the Multimedia Level 1, plus an additional 9 units as follows:
Required Courses:
| SUBJECT & NO. | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Level I Certificate | 27 | |
|
ANIMATN 219* |
Animation Process and Production |
3 |
|
ANIMATN 261* |
Introduction to Virtual, Mixed, and Augmented Reality |
4 |
|
ART 635 |
Desktop Publishing Design |
3 |
| TOTAL | 37 | |
*This course has a prerequisite