College of Marin
Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes


ART

Directed study courses are offered at the KTD/IVC campuses. ART 102 3.0 units History of European Art This course surveys the visual creations of a variety of European cultures from 1100 to the mid-nineteenth century. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing the student's ability to observe and describe visual works, and to understand them in their social and historical context. ($2 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1530 Loft D N TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/FA120 1531 Loft D R MW 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/FA120 ART 103 3.0 units History of Modern Art This course is a survey of art and visual culture from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. (For focus on recent art, see ART 105.) Emphasis will be placed on enhancing the student's ability to observe and describe visual works, and to understand them in their social and historical context. ($2 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1532 Loft D C MW 12:40-2pm, KTD/FA120 1533 Loft D H TTh 2:10-3:30pm, KTD/FA120 ART 104 3.0 units History of Asian Art This course is a comparative study of art and visual culture in the Far East including India, China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Visual expression will be considered in relation to its social and religious contexts. ($2 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 2473 Carpenter J M 6:40-9:30pm, KTD/FA120 ART 106 3.0 units History of Women Artists This course introduces visual work by women of diverse ethnic and class backgrounds. A variety of media will be covered, from past art history as well as from contemporary art. Students will become aware of the social circumstances in which the work was produced. The course will include field trips. ($2 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1534 Loft D G TTh 9:40-11am, KTD/FA120 ART 112 4.0 units 2-D Art Fundamentals An introductory level studio course that encourages students to express themselves by using and understanding the elements of 2-D art: line, shape, texture, value, color, perspective and space. Principles of composition such as balance, repetition, variation and proportion will be explored using a wide variety of media that may include ink, pencil, charcoal, painting, collage, printmaking, papier-mache, and found material mixed media. This course is required for art majors and highly recommended for all art students. ($10 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1535 Aten D F MW 8:10-11am, KTD/FA153 1536 Unterseher C R MW 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA153 1537 Wagner K H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA153 5002 Sheehan K H TTh 2:10-5pm, IVC/MW122 INTERIOR DESIGN I, II, IV (ART 114, 115, 215) ART 114, introduction to interior design, theory and practice; contemporary architecture and furniture design, color theory and application, construction methods, materials and terminology, introduction to drafting practices. Discussion/lecture, slides, design materials and projects, field trips, and guest lecturers. ART 115, period design in the Western world from antiquity through the Victorian era. Discussion/lecture, slides, visual projects, and field trips. ART 215, is a seminar class format in commercial design for advanced students. Creative projects include space planning, drafting, and architectural lettering, color, furnishings/equipment selection, budget specifications and presentation. Spring only. ($10 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU ART 114 4.0 units Interior Design I 1538 Ruder B, Aten D E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA151 ART 115 4.0 units Interior Design II 1539 Ruder B, Aten D R MW 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA151 ART 215 4.0 units Interior Design IV Prerequisite: PLEASE SEE CATALOG 1588 Ruder B, Aten D R MW 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA151 JEWELRY DESIGN I, II, III, IV (ART 116, 117, 216, 217) ART 116 involves the design and creation of jewelry utilizing basic construction and casting techniques. ART 117, advanced design and creation of jewelry with emphasis on developing technical, functional, conceptual, and aesthetic aspects of metal object designing. ART 216, advanced design and creation of jewelry, exploring advanced forming techniques as well as further developing conceptual and aesthetic ideas into metalwork. ART 217, advanced proficiency with various types of construction skills and stone setting skills. Concentration on individual projects that illustrate more comprehensive aesthetic understanding. ($20 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU ART 116 4.0 units Jewelry Design I 1540 Chaille M, Widenhofer A F MW 8:10-11am, KTD/FA15 1541 Dagostino L N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA15 1542 Chaille M, Widenhofer A E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA15 ART 117 4.0 units Jewelry Design II Prerequisite: ART 116 1543 Chaille M, Widenhofer A F MW 8:10-11am, KTD/FA15 1544 Dagostino L N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA15 1545 Chaille M, Widenhofer A E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA15 ART 216 4.0 units Jewelry Design III Prerequisite: ART 117 1589 Chaille M, Widenhofer A F MW 8:10-11am, KTD/FA15 1590 Dagostino L N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA15 1591 Chaille M, Widenhofer A E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA15 ART 217 4.0 units Jewelry Design IV Prerequisite: ART 216 1592 Chaille M, Widenhofer A F MW 8:10-11am, KTD/FA15 1593 Dagostino L N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA15 1594 Chaille M, Widenhofer A E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA15 ART GALLERY DESIGN & MANAGEMENT I, II (ART 118, 119) ART 118, introductory class, selection of art works, publicity, design and installation of exhibits at COM Kentfield Campus Fine Arts Gallery, field trips to galleries, museums, and art studios in the Bay Area. ART 119, advanced continuation of ART 118. This class will design exhibits, handle publicity, construct props, and install exhibits. Meets 6 hours plus a 1- hour lunch break. Transfer Credit: CSU ART 118 4.0 units Gallery Design and Management I 1546 Antonaccio A J F 9:10-12noon, KTD/FA120 and F 1:10-4pm, KTD/Gallery ART 119 4.0 units Gallery Design and Management II Prerequisite: ART 118 1547 Antonaccio A J F 9:10-12noon, KTD/FA120 and F 1:10-4pm, KTD/Gallery ART 130 4.0 units Drawing and Composition I The development of drawing skills, perspective, form and composition, exploration of graphic materials; both traditional and experimental means of expression will be examined. Required of all art majors. A nonobligatory donation of $20 will be requested at the first meeting to help pay model fees. ($10 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1548 Scott J, Unterseher C F MW 8:10-11am, KTD/FA201 1549 Fields C, Goldberg G N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA201 Note: Instructor changed from Fields C, Antonaccio A to Fields C, Goldberg G 1550 Lefkowitz C, Sheehan K E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA201 ART 131 4.0 units Drawing and Composition II Prerequisite: ART 130 The development of drawing skills, perspective, form and composition, exploration of graphic materials; both traditional and experimental means of expression will be examined. ($10 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1551 Lazarre E R MW 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA201 A nonobligatory donation of $20 will be requested at the first meeting to help pay model fees. LIFE DRAWING I, II, III, IV (ART 134, 135, 234, 235) ART 134-135, study of the anatomy, proportion and structure of the human figure in various drawing media and techniques. ART 234-235, drawing from undraped models stressing expressive qualities of figure, drawing accurately, sensitively; various media. ($10 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC ART 134 4.0 units Life Drawing I Prerequisite: ART 130 1552 Bykle T, Pozo A H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA201 ART 135 4.0 units Life Drawing II Prerequisite: ART 134 1553 Bykle T, Pozo A H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA201 ART 234 4.0 units Life Drawing III Prerequisite: ART 135 1595 Bykle T, Pozo A H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA201 ART 235 4.0 units Life Drawing IV Prerequisite: ART 234 1596 Bykle T, Pozo A H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA201 ART 138 1.0 unit Advanced Critique A monthly critique/seminar designed for intermediate to advanced students of painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, photography, jewelry, and mixed media to have their work reviewed and participate in the review from a variety of perspectives. "Advanced" means that the student has taken a number of courses in art or is a working artist not enrolled here who wants feedback on his/her work. Transfer Credit: CSU 1554 Wagner K W 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA153 Class meets W 1/23, 30; 2/20; 3/19; 4/16; 5/14 PAINTING I, II, III, IV (ART 140, 141, 240, 241) ART 140, introductory course in which painting materials and techniques will be explored; both objective and subjective means of expression will be examined in oil, acrylic, and mixed media. ART 141, 240-241, emphasis on developing individual concepts, personal style and means of expression in various techniques and media. ($15 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC ART 140 4.0 units Painting I Prerequisite: ART 112 OR 130 1555 Pozo A J F 9:10-12noon/1:10-4pm, KTD/FA226 Meets 6 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break. 1556 Arnold C N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA226 1557 Scott J E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA226 1558 Arnold C TTh 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA226 ART 141 4.0 units Painting II Prerequisite: ART 140 1559 Pozo A J F 9:10-12noon/1:10-4pm, KTD/FA226 Meets 6 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break. 1560 Arnold C N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA226 1561 Scott J E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA226 1562 Arnold C TTh 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA226 ART 240 4.0 units Painting III Prerequisite: ART 141 1597 Pozo A J F 9:10-12noon/1:10-4pm, KTD/FA226 Meets 6 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break. 1598 Scott J E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA226 1599 Arnold C H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA226 1600 Arnold C TTh 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA226 ART 241 4.0 units Painting IV Prerequisite: ART 240 1601 Pozo A J F 9:10-12noon/1:10-4pm, KTD/FA226 Meets 6 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break. 1602 Scott J E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA226 1603 Arnold C H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA226 1604 Arnold C TTh 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA226 WATERCOLOR I, II, III, IV (ART 144, 145, 244, 245) ART 144-145, exploring watercolor techniques and materials; emphasis on developing concepts, drawing and composition and various means of handling color. ART 244-245, advanced experimentation, extension of palette and techniques, on a larger scale and with a greater variety. A nonobligatory donation of $20 will be requested at the first meeting to help pay model fees. ($10 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC ART 144 4.0 units Watercolor I 1563 Lefkowitz C R MW 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA226 ART 145 4.0 units Watercolor II Prerequisite: ART 144 1564 Lefkowitz C R MW 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA226 ART 244 4.0 units Watercolor III Prerequisite: ART 145 1605 Lefkowitz C R MW 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA226 ART 245 4.0 units Watercolor IV Prerequisite: ART 244 1606 Lefkowitz C R MW 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA226 LIFE PAINTING I, II, III, IV (ART 146, 147, 246, 247) ART 146-147, individualized instruction in portraiture or the full figure; subject selection and arrangement, color application, concept development, composition and style will be examined. ART 246-247, offers advanced instruction in painting the human figure. Experimentation in new techniques is encouraged. Meets 6 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break. ($15 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC ART 146 4.0 units Life Painting I Prerequisite: ART 140&(112 OR 130) 5003 Fields C M F 10:10-1pm/2:10-5pm IVC/MW122 ART 147 4.0 units Life Painting II Prerequisite: ART 146 5004 Fields C M F 10:10-1pm/2:10-5pm IVC/MW122 ART 246 4.0 units Life Painting III Prerequisite: ART 147 5005 Fields C M F 10:10-1pm/2:10-5pm IVC/MW122 ART 247 4.0 units Life Painting IV Prerequisite: ART 246 5006 Fields C M F 10:10-1pm/2:10-5pm, IVC/MW122 ART 148 4.0 units Color Theory Basic concepts of color theory, various contrasts of hue/value/intensity. This course includes color mixing and matching, visual phenomena and spatial relationships. ($10 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1565 Wagner K N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA153 PRINTMAKING I, II, III, IV (ART 152, 153, 252, 253) ART 152-153, introductory course in basic concepts and techniques. Instruction and studio work includes intaglio (etching, dry point, and engraving), relief (linocut and woodcut), collagraph and monotype methods. ART 252-253, an in-depth continuation of ART 152-153 exploring lithography, environmentally friendly photo etching, digital imaging, advanced monotype/monoprinting techniques and other experimental processes. Emphasis is on personal expression and professional presentation of work. ($15 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC ART 152 4.0 units Printmaking I Prerequisite: ART 130 1566 Bykle T N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA202 ART 153 4.0 units Printmaking II Prerequisite: ART 152 1567 Bykle T N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA202 ART 252 4.0 units Printmaking III Prerequisite: ART 153 1613 Bykle T N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA202 ART 253 4.0 units Printmaking IV Prerequisite: ART 252 1614 Bykle T N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA202 FIBER SCULPTURE I, II, III, IV (ART 165, 166, 265, 266) ART 165, construction processes involved with interworking of flexible elements by such techniques as layering, bonding, plaiting, stitching, and weaving, in a scale that may range from personal object to installation. ART 166, open to all art disciplines including textiles, who seek to integrate construction with sculpture, painting, and crafts, etc. An exploration of flexible, fragile, or fibrous materials such as cloth, paper, plastic, reed, wire, and threads. ART 265, experimental media in the textile construction field encourage ideas not bound by a vast history and lend themselves to fresh and spontaneous ways of working with surface and structure. Application of skills and personal direction to advanced level work. Emphasis on developing individual concepts and expression. ART 266, emphasis will be placed on the design process, and development of a personal strategy for problem solving. Problems pertaining to perception, use of the imagination and expanding imagery will be given in areas of construction technique as well as dyeing and surface treatment. These are all-day, 6-hour classes plus a 1-hour lunch break. ($15 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU ART 165 4.0 units Fiber Sculpture I 1568 Beadle C J F 9:10-12noon/1:10-4pm, KTD/FA153 ART 166 4.0 units Fiber Sculpture II Prerequisite: ART 165 ADVISED 1569 Beadle C J F 9:10-12noon/1:10-4pm, KTD/FA153 ART 265 4.0 units Fiber Sculpture III Prerequisite: ART 166 ADVISED 1615 Beadle C J F 9:10-12noon/1:10-4pm, KTD/FA153 ART 266 4.0 units Fiber Sculpture IV Prerequisite: ART 265 ADVISED 1616 Beadle C J F 9:10-12noon/1:10-4pm, KTD/FA153 CERAMICS I, II, III, IV (ART 170, 171, 270, 271) ART 170, introductory course involving the student in technical, functional, and aesthetic aspects of clay object designing. Basic wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing. ART 171, a second semester beginning ceramics course for those who wish to continue developing the basic techniques of wheel throwing and slab building methods with an emphasis on increasingly advanced projects. Direct participation in glaze preparation and kiln firing. It is expected that students will produce work reflecting an intermediate understanding of ceramic design and explore individual project resolutions through drawings and group discussion. ART 270-271, advanced and in-depth interpretation of the common class project with greater expectations of further technical and conceptual development. Mentoring of beginning students, lab assistance in glaze preparation, kiln loading and firing. ($35 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC ART 170 4.0 units Ceramics I 1570 Widenhofer A Sat 9:10-4pm, KTD/FA10 This is an all-day, 6-hour class plus a 1-hour lunch break. 1571 Abright W E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA10 ART 171 4.0 units Ceramics II Prerequisite: ART 170: 112 ADVISED 1572 Widenhofer A Sat 9:10-4pm, KTD/FA10 This is an all-day, 6-hour class plus a 1-hour lunch break. 1573 Abright W E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA10 ART 270 4.0 units Ceramics III Prerequisite: ART 171 1617 Widenhofer A Sat 9:10-4pm, KTD/FA10 This is an all-day, 6-hour class plus a 1-hour lunch break. 1618 Abright W E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA10 ART 271 4.0 units Ceramics IV Prerequisite: ART 270 1619 Widenhofer A Sat 9:10-4pm, KTD/FA10 This is an all-day, 6-hour class plus a 1-hour lunch break. 1620 Abright W E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA10 SPECIALIZED CERAMICS COURSES (ART 176, 275, 276) Art 176, 275, and 276 are specialized ceramics courses that provide advanced study in a particular area of concentration or focus in ceramics. ART 176 4.0 units Pottery On the Wheel Prerequisite: ADV ART112/OR113,130 This course will concentrate on the use of the potter's wheel in the creation of functional and sculptural ceramic objects. Techniques of wheel throwing cups, bowls, vases, lidded forms, closed forms, and plates will be demonstrated. Students will be required to use basic design and drawing skills in the development of their assignments. Emphasis will be on the creative refinement of technique and the development of a personal aesthetic rather than quantity. ($25 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1574 Abright W F MW 8:10-11am, KTD/FA10 ART 275 4.0 units Ceramic Sculpture Prerequisite: ART 171 Advanced study with a focus on the technical and aesthetic considerations of ceramics as a sculptural medium. Intended for students already well grounded in forming techniques who would benefit from a more critical assessment of their work. May involve unusual scheduling to accommodate field trips to artists' studios, shows, and conferences. ($25 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1621 Abright W J F 9:10-12noon/1:10-4pm, KTD/FA10 This is an all-day, 6-hour class plus a 1-hour lunch break. ART 276 4.0 units Advanced Wheel Thrown Ceramics Prerequisite: ART 171 Advanced study with a focus on the technical and aesthetic considerations of ceramics as a functional medium. Intended for students already well grounded in forming techniques who would benefit from a more critical assessment of their work. May involve field trips to artists' studios, shows, and conferences. ($25 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1622 Abright W F MW 8:10-11am, KTD/FA10 SCULPTURE I, II, III, IV (ART 180, 181, 280, 281) ART 180-181, in an intensively equipped facility, participants are invited to explore various materials and processes that may include clay, plaster, stone, wood, wax, and metal. Emphasis on development of the individual as an artist. Group discussions, historical surveys, and visiting artists. ART 280-281, further investigation directed toward finding personal images within the formal class structure. ($40 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC ART 180 4.0 units Sculpture I 1575 Lazarre E J F 9:10-12noon/1:10-4pm, KTD/FA51 Meets 6 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break. A nonobligatory donation of $20 will be requested at the first meeting to help pay model fees. 1576 Hall R N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA51 1577 Hall R H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA51 ART 181 4.0 units Sculpture II 1578 Lazarre E J F 9:10-12noon/1:10-4pm, KTD/FA51 Meets 6 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break. A nonobligatory donation of $20 will be requested at the first meeting to help pay model fees. 1579 Hall R N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA51 1580 Hall R H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA51 ART 280 4.0 units Sculpture III 1623 Lazarre E J F 9:10-12noon/1:10-4pm, KTD/FA51 Meets 6 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break. A nonobligatory donation of $20 will be requested at the first meeting to help pay model fees. 1624 Hall R N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA51 1625 Hall R H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA51 ART 281 4.0 units Sculpture IV 1626 Lazarre E J F 9:10-12noon/1:10-4pm, KTD/FA51 Meets 6 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break. A nonobligatory donation of $20 will be requested at the first meeting to help pay model fees. 1627 Hall R N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA51 1628 Hall R H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA51 LIFE SCULPTURE I, II, III, IV (ART 185, 186, 285, 286) ART 185, in this class both a classical and contemporary approach to figure sculpture will be studied. Working from live models, students will learn to interpret the pose, study spatial relationship and proportion, experiment with scale, and learn to compose as they examine human form. Materials may include clay, wax, and plaster. Historical and contemporary approaches to the figure will be studied in slide lectures and readings. ART 186, 285, 286, continuation of Life Sculpture I. Continued exploration of development and technique with emphasis on individual investigation of content. Students have an opportunity to move toward abstraction to explore basic concepts of modern sculpture. ($40 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC ART 185 4.0 units Life Sculpture I 1581 Lazarre E E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA51 ART 186 4.0 units Life Sculpture II Prerequisite: ART 185 1582 Lazarre E E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA51 ART 285 4.0 units Life Sculpture III Prerequisite: ART 186 1629 Lazarre E E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA51 ART 286 4.0 units Life Sculpture IV Prerequisite: ART 285 1630 Lazarre E E MW 2:10-5pm, KTD/FA51 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY I, II, III, IV (ART 190, 191, 192, 290) A basic 35mm adjustable camera and lens is required for all levels. ART 190, an introduction to black and white photography, including camera basics, and darkroom use. This course includes film and print development, awareness of light and composition, and a brief overview of major photographers. ART 191, designed to help photography students gain control over technique as well as improve aesthetics. Explore new methods of film exposure and printing techniques. We will look at a number of different photographers' works as well as discuss their philosophies. Bring your previous course work. Art 192, develop visual skills, refine your techniques. A personal exploration of photographic concepts and goals. Begin or complete a body of work during the semester. Bring your 2nd semester portfolio to the first class meeting. Medium format (120mm) is encouraged but you supply the camera. ART 290, projects in creative photography with emphasis on photographic philosophy and trends in contemporary photography. Bring your portfolio to class. ($20 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC ART 190 4.0 units Black and White Photography I 1583 Weston J R MW 11:10-2pm, KTD/FH16/FH111 1584 Steinmetz P N TTh 11:10-2pm, KTD/FH16/FH111 ART 191 4.0 units Black and White Photography II Prerequisite: ART 190 1585 Steinmetz P H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FH16/FH111 ART 192 4.0 units Black and White Photography III Prerequisite: ART 191 1586 Steinmetz P H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FH16/FH111 ART 290 4.0 units Black and White Photography IV Prerequisite: ART 192 1631 Steinmetz P H TTh 2:10-5pm, KTD/FH16/FH111 ART 193 4.0 units Beginning Digital Imaging for the Photographer Prerequisite: PLEASE SEE CATALOG The exploration of digital imaging techniques as applied to the art of photography. Emphasis is placed on the creative process while exploring electronic image making as an effective mode of communication used by photographers, artists, and designers today. ($10 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU 1587 Steinmetz P R MW 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA225 Return to Course Index