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Introduction to visual perception, concepts, methods and applications of two-dimensional design across visual art disciplines and platforms. Self-expression and creative problem-solving through studio art projects. Lecture presentations, readings, verbal articulation, and critiques to develop visual literacy. Study of design theory with a focus on interdependence of content, form and context, combined with visual analysis of art from different eras and cultures.

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A course in the theory and practice of drawing using a variety of media and subject matter. The student will develop drawing skills through the use of line, plane, tone, shape, form, volume, chiaroscuro, and perspective. Group and individual instruction related to progressive assignments will encourage subjective and analytical development.

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An introduction to screen printing processes through exploration of hand-cut stencils, directly drawn stencils and photographic techniques for limited-edition and one-of-a-kind fine art prints. In the context of contemporary and traditional printmaking approaches, students develop their aesthetic, critical, and creative thinking skills.

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Expanding upon the stenciling and photographic techniques introduced in ART 152A, this course covers various stencil creation techniques for exposure to photo-screens and ultimately multiple-color printing using single and multiple screens for limited-edition and one-of-a-kind fine art prints. In the context of contemporary and traditional printmaking approaches, students develop their aesthetic, critical, and creative thinking skills.

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In the context of contemporary and traditional printmaking approaches, students develop aesthetic, critical, and creative thinking skills that expand upon photographic stencil and digital techniques introduced in ART 152A and 152B. Using various autographic, photographic and digital stencil creation techniques and multiple-color printing with single and multiple screens for limited-edition and one-of-a-kind fine art prints.

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Introduction to developing ceramic forms. Basic methods of forming through the use of the potter's wheel, hand-construction, glaze application and kiln-firing processes. Historical uses of clay and its relationship to the development of civilizations and industry. Technical development and exploration of clay as a means for aesthetic growth.

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Continued development of skills used to create ceramic forms using the potter's wheel, and hand-construction techniques, glaze formulation, glaze application, and kiln-firing processes. Lectures on the historical and contemporary uses of clay. Emphasis on technical and conceptual development of ceramic design.

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Advanced ceramic forming methods using the wheel and hand-building techniques, glaze formulation and advanced glaze application. Lectures on the historical and contemporary uses of clay. Emphasis on advanced technical and conceptual development.

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Advanced-studio level class building on the skills, concepts and issues addressed in ART 160C. To refine analytical skills and technical expertise in the exploration of contemporary art and ceramics issues and create a self-directed, unified body of work in preparation for transferring to university, art school, or professional activities.

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Introduction to basic jewelry metal arts fabrication processes and design approaches: use of tools and materials, soldering, cold connections, forming, stone setting, and basic three-dimensional design principles vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on gaining technical skills, knowledge of safe practices, personal expression, and the evolution of an aesthetic sense with historical and conceptual considerations.

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Building on previous experience, intermediate students will explore more advanced jewelry and metal smithing techniques including stone setting, sinking, angle raising, synclastic/anticlastic raising, kinetic junctions, and forging. Emphasis is placed on refining technical skills, development of tool use, knowledge of safe practices, personal expression, and refinement of aesthetic sense.

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An opportunity for advanced students to focus exploration on subjects of interest, such as historic, contemporary, one of a kind, or production jewelry/metal arts. This is for highly self-motivated and directed students ready to develop their work, concepts, and design capabilities and to present their results in a professional manner.

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This capstone course builds on the skills, concepts, and issues addressed in the Jewelry/Metal Arts sequence for students to create a self-directed, unified body of work in preparation for transferring to university, art school, or professional activities. Emphasis on refinement of analytical skills and technical expertise in the exploration of contemporary art and jewelry/metal arts issues and on professional presentation of artistic creations.

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This introductory Ethnic Studies course explores experiences of Asian American communities from the 19th century to the present. Students examine historical and current Asian American issues, using frameworks including Critical Race Theory, analyzing race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic class, labor, national origin, mixed heritages, religion/spirituality, generation, and ability, colonialism, decolonization, immigration, activism and resistance.

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This introductory Ethnic Studies course examines how Asian Americans have turned to a wide range of cultural productions such as music, performance arts, visual culture, film, digital/internet cultures, and transnational productions to engage in antiracist and anti-colonial practices, contesting and reconstructing ethnic and racial identity for a just and equitable society.

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This introductory Ethnic Studies course examines how Asian Americans have turned to a wide range of cultural productions such as music, performance arts, visual culture, film, digital/internet cultures, and transnational productions to engage in antiracist and anti-colonial practices, contesting and reconstructing ethnic and racial identity for a just and equitable society.

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This introductory Ethnic Studies course examines how Asian Americans have turned to a wide range of cultural productions such as music, performance arts, visual culture, film, digital/internet cultures, and transnational productions to engage in antiracist and anti-colonial practices, contesting and reconstructing ethnic and racial identity for a just and equitable society.

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Introductory Ethnic Studies exploration of race relations between Asian Americans, African Americans, Latin Americans and European Americans. Utilizing theories and knowledge produced by Asian American communities, theories of race and interaction, and considerations such as class, economics, inequities and social struggle.

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Introduction to experiences, struggles, & contributions of Asian American women, with multi-disciplinary Ethnic Studies approach including history, humanities, sociology, political science, Women's and Gender Studies, Asian American Studies, and arts. Exploring theory, knowledge, creative expression by Asian American women, emphasizing agency. Intersectional analysis of race & racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, immigration, labor, sexualities & culture in the lives of Asian American women.

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Description and analysis of the Chinese American community. The historical background, family and district organizations, power structure, immigrants, cultural pattern and conflicts, and the socioeconomic problems of the Chinese American community.

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Introductory astronomy course with an emphasis on the development of the cosmos and its components. The origin, evolution, and final state of our physical universe. Properties, formation, and evolution of our galaxy and other galaxies, the sun and other stars, and our solar system. Extrasolar planets and the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe.

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Introductory course on general vehicle body maintenance, minor body part replacement and adjustment, glass replacement, and exterior and interior detailing.

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Development and impact of electronic media institutions of radio, television, cable, satellite, internet, and new media technologies as social, vocational, economic, and political forces in American society. The emphasis of this course is on history, organization, operation, occupation, programming, political development, regulation, and business practices.

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A general interest course covering the history, organization, and social role of major mass communication media, such as radio, television, motion pictures, print, recording industries, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. Basic theory of communication and communication research. Emphasis on the influence of mass media on the individual and society.

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A general interest course covering the history, organization, and social role of major mass communication media, such as radio, television, motion pictures, print, recording industries, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. Basic theory of communication and communication research. Emphasis on the influence of mass media on the individual and society.