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110 ART
Water Media (Art 164, 165). Students taking
courses in the Water Media Family study water
color medium and techniques and are exposed to the
specific challenges found when using this media;
Printmaking (Art 170, 171). The Printmaking
Family exposes students to various printing
processes including linoleum cuts, woodcuts,
engraving, drypoint, etching, aquatint, and inta-
glio. It emphasizes the technical and expressive
qualities of using the various media;
Special Projects (Art 144, 157, 179, 280). The
Special Projects in Studio Arts Family allows
students to develop art portfolios. It includes
capstone courses, pre-transfer courses, and specific discussed. Emphasis is placed on integrat-
courses required by transfer partners;
Sculpture (Art 180, 181). The Sculpture Family
exposes students to the problems of historical
and contemporary interest and importance in
sculpture. These courses lead the student through
exploratory investigations of various media and
techniques, including clay modeling, plaster, stone analysis of artworks in terms of style, subject 2. Students will read assignments prior to
carving, and mixed media.
101
ART HISTORY: PREHISTORIC-
GOTHIC
3.0 Units
ART 101 is a survey of architecture, paint-
ing, sculpture, and related art forms created
by early western cultures and civilizations.
The visual arts of prehistoric times, Meso-
potamia, ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome
and the development of Christian art from
its origins through the medieval era are
discussed. Emphasis is placed on integrat-
ing the development of art forms with the
geographic, social, political, philosophi-
cal, and religious characteristics of these
cultures. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
None. Course Typically Offered: Winter/
Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID ARTH 110)
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
101H
HONORS ART HISTORY:
PREHISTORIC-GOTHIC
3.0 Units
ART 101H is a survey of architecture, paint-
ing, sculpture, and related art forms created
by early western cultures and civilizations.
The visual arts of prehistoric times, Meso-
potamia, ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome
and the development of Christian art from
its origins through the medieval era are
ing the development of art forms with the
geographic, social, political, philosophi-
cal, and religious characteristics of these
cultures. The honors course will be enhanced
in one or more of the following ways: 1.
Students will take essay exams that require
matter, and social and historical context.
2. Students will read assignments prior to
class sessions in order to use class time more
productively for further analysis and discus-
sion of specific examples. 3. Students will
read and prepare a written analysis of one
or more journal articles from scholarly art
historical publications. 4. Students will visit a work of art. This analysis must include a
a local art museum and write an analysis of
a work of art. This analysis must include a
discussion of the subject matter and style of
the artwork selected as well as a discussion
of how it reflects the time in which the object
was created. 5. Students will be required to
write a traditional 5-10 page term paper on
a topic relevant to the content of the course.
This paper must be correctly cited and refer-
enced. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
102
ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE-
MODERN
3.0 Units
ART 102 is a survey of western architecture,
painting, and sculpture from the Renais-
sance to modern times. The visual arts of
the Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern
periods in Europe and the United States are
discussed. Emphasis is placed on integrat-
ing the development of art forms with the
geographic, social, political, philosophi-
cal, and religious characteristics of these
cultures. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
None. Course Typically Offered: Winter/
Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID ARTH 120)
102H
HONORS ART HISTORY:
RENAISSANCE-MODERN
3.0 Units
ART 102H is a survey of western architecture,
painting, and sculpture from the Renais-
sance to modern times. The visual arts of
the Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern
periods in Europe and the United States are
discussed. Emphasis is placed on integrat-
ing the development of art forms with the
geographic, social, political, philosophi-
cal, and religious characteristics of these
cultures. The honors course will be enhanced
in one or more of the following ways: 1.
Students will take essay exams that require
analysis of artworks in terms of style, subject
matter, and social and historical context.
class sessions in order to use class time more
productively for further analysis and discus-
sion of specific examples. 3. Students will
read and prepare a written analysis of one
or more journal articles from scholarly art
historical publications. 4. Students will visit
a local art museum and write an analysis of
discussion of the subject matter and style of
the artwork selected as well as a discussion
of how it reflects the time in which the object
was created. 5. Students will be required to
write a traditional 5-10 page term paper on
a topic relevant to the content of the course.
This paper must be correctly cited and refer-
enced. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
103
ANCIENT ART
3.0 Units
ART 103 is a survey of the architecture,
painting and sculpture from their origins in
prehistoric time through their development
in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. The
impact of these works on today’s art is also
considered. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
Preparation: ART 101. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
104
GREEK AND ROMAN ART
3.0 Units
ART 104 provides an in-depth study of
the architecture, painting, and sculpture
of ancient Greece and Rome. Emphasis is
placed on the interaction of religious ideas,
economic trends, philosophy, and politics
of the period and the art objects that are
produced during the time period. Lecture 3
hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC