Cal-GETC Area 3A - Arts
3 units
AFRAM
3
African-American Art
AFRAM
3
African-American Art
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
This course provides a survey of African American Art from Pre Colonial Africa through the 21st century that includes an introduction to Nile Valley Civilizations, West African societies of the 15th and 16th centuries prior to European Colonial Expansion, an examination of the transition into the era of African enslavement in Colonial America, explore African American cultural development during Reconstruction, analyze African American political movements in response to social injustice and evaluate the assimilation of African American culture into mainstream American culture during the 20th century, and evaluate the African American community of the 21st Century. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
This course provides a survey of African American Art from Pre Colonial Africa through the 21st century that includes an introduction to Nile Valley Civilizations, West African societies of the 15th and 16th centuries prior to European Colonial Expansion, an examination of the transition into the era of African enslavement in Colonial America, explore African American cultural development during Reconstruction, analyze African American political movements in response to social injustice and evaluate the assimilation of African American culture into mainstream American culture during the 20th century, and evaluate the African American community of the 21st Century. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
AFRAM
8
African-American Creative Workshop
AFRAM
8
African-American Creative Workshop
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
This course will focus on the unique and creative contributions of African American Women in the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st century. The historical evaluation of the role of women creatives will include an introduction to the general spiritual principles from traditional African perspectives; specifically, Ancient Kemet (Egypt), Yoruba, and South African societies prior to European Colonial Expansion, and will examine the various ways African American Women have been ongoing facilitators in the areas of writing, performance, music, and the visual arts through immersive art lab work on projects. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
This course will focus on the unique and creative contributions of African American Women in the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st century. The historical evaluation of the role of women creatives will include an introduction to the general spiritual principles from traditional African perspectives; specifically, Ancient Kemet (Egypt), Yoruba, and South African societies prior to European Colonial Expansion, and will examine the various ways African American Women have been ongoing facilitators in the areas of writing, performance, music, and the visual arts through immersive art lab work on projects. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
AFRAM
15
African American Music
AFRAM
15
African American Music
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
This course will assess the importance and influence of the history and development of the music of African Americans from the colonial era through the 21st century. Through the analysis of the music traditions of West Africa, and the relationship that music has to African traditions and ceremony; this course will evaluate the sustained African roots through the development of African American culture. This course will include in depth examination of innovations in African American music, such as Gospel, Soul and Hip Hop, as well as contributions to the music industry as a whole, and the influence that music has had in socio-economic and political institutions of the United States and internationally. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
This course will assess the importance and influence of the history and development of the music of African Americans from the colonial era through the 21st century. Through the analysis of the music traditions of West Africa, and the relationship that music has to African traditions and ceremony; this course will evaluate the sustained African roots through the development of African American culture. This course will include in depth examination of innovations in African American music, such as Gospel, Soul and Hip Hop, as well as contributions to the music industry as a whole, and the influence that music has had in socio-economic and political institutions of the United States and internationally. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
AMIND
35
American Indian Art
AMIND
35
American Indian Art
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
An interdisciplinary approach examining American Indian cultures and art traditions of North America. Introducing pre-contact and early-contact-era traditions, spiritual practices, and the evolution of American Indian art forms in contemporary times. Exploring the concepts, designs, and techniques of Indigenous art of the Americas. Emphasis on North American Indian tribes and the impact of settler-colonial policy on the traditional Indigenous relationship to place. The art studied will begin from ancient Indigenous civilizations to contemporary art movements. This course also examines socio-political critiques expressed in post-modern Native American art that are responding to topics concerning Social Justice, Eurocentrism, Cultural Appropriation, and Primitivism. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
An interdisciplinary approach examining American Indian cultures and art traditions of North America. Introducing pre-contact and early-contact-era traditions, spiritual practices, and the evolution of American Indian art forms in contemporary times. Exploring the concepts, designs, and techniques of Indigenous art of the Americas. Emphasis on North American Indian tribes and the impact of settler-colonial policy on the traditional Indigenous relationship to place. The art studied will begin from ancient Indigenous civilizations to contemporary art movements. This course also examines socio-political critiques expressed in post-modern Native American art that are responding to topics concerning Social Justice, Eurocentrism, Cultural Appropriation, and Primitivism. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C: Ethnic Studies
- C2 - Humanities
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
ARCH
15A
History of Architecture I
ARCH
15A
History of Architecture I
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
This course will focus on the history of architecture from prehistory to the Middle Ages including Europe, Asia, Africa, and Pre-Columbian America. Also included is the relationship between social, cultural, religious, and physical conditions that influenced the built environment. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
This course will focus on the history of architecture from prehistory to the Middle Ages including Europe, Asia, Africa, and Pre-Columbian America. Also included is the relationship between social, cultural, religious, and physical conditions that influenced the built environment. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
ARCH
15B
History of Architecture II
ARCH
15B
History of Architecture II
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
This course covers history of architecture from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Included is the relationship between social, cultural, religious, and physical conditions that influenced the built environment. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
This course covers history of architecture from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Included is the relationship between social, cultural, religious, and physical conditions that influenced the built environment. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
ART
2
Introduction to the Visual Arts
ART
2
Introduction to the Visual Arts
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to the visual arts and human creativity across history and diverse global cultures. Topics include the media of art, techniques, design principles, subject matter, style and theories of art within a historical context. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course is an introduction to the visual arts and human creativity across history and diverse global cultures. Topics include the media of art, techniques, design principles, subject matter, style and theories of art within a historical context. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
ART
5
History of Western Art - Prehistoric to Medieval
ART
5
History of Western Art - Prehistoric to Medieval
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Art 5 is a survey of Western art and visual culture from prehistory to the Gothic era. Historical eras and cultures studied include Paleolithic, Neolithic, ancient Near East, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Byzantine, Romanesque and Medieval Europe. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Art 5 is a survey of Western art and visual culture from prehistory to the Gothic era. Historical eras and cultures studied include Paleolithic, Neolithic, ancient Near East, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Byzantine, Romanesque and Medieval Europe. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
ART
5H
Honors History of Western Art - Prehistoric to Medieval
ART
5H
Honors History of Western Art - Prehistoric to Medieval
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Art 5H is a survey of Western art and visual culture from pre-history to the Gothic era. Historical and cultural eras include the Paleolithic, Neolithic, ancient Near East, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, early Islamic and Medieval Europe. The Honors section includes research and writing assignments using primary and secondary source material in addition to oral presentations. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Art 5H is a survey of Western art and visual culture from pre-history to the Gothic era. Historical and cultural eras include the Paleolithic, Neolithic, ancient Near East, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, early Islamic and Medieval Europe. The Honors section includes research and writing assignments using primary and secondary source material in addition to oral presentations. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
ART
6
History of Western Art - Renaissance to Modern
ART
6
History of Western Art - Renaissance to Modern
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Art 6 course covers the development of major historical styles in European and American art and architecture from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Historical styles include the Italian and Northern Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism and avant-garde movements of the 20th century. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Art 6 course covers the development of major historical styles in European and American art and architecture from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Historical styles include the Italian and Northern Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism and avant-garde movements of the 20th century. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
ART
6H
Honors History of Western Art - Renaissance to Modern
ART
6H
Honors History of Western Art - Renaissance to Modern
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Art 6H is an introductory survey of European and American art and architecture from the Renaissance to the 20th century covering the major historical styles. The Honors section will include research and writing assignments using primary and secondary source material and oral presentations. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Art 6H is an introductory survey of European and American art and architecture from the Renaissance to the 20th century covering the major historical styles. The Honors section will include research and writing assignments using primary and secondary source material and oral presentations. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000H
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
ART
50
Arts of Africa, Oceania and Indigenous North America
ART
50
Arts of Africa, Oceania and Indigenous North America
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Art 50 is an introduction to the visual arts and artistic traditions of Africa, Oceania and Indigenous North America. (A, CSUE, UC, Cal-GETC)
Art 50 is an introduction to the visual arts and artistic traditions of Africa, Oceania and Indigenous North America. (A, CSUE, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
ART
55
Introduction to Asian Art
ART
55
Introduction to Asian Art
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Art 55 is an introduction to the visual arts and artistic traditions of Asia including the Indian subcontinent, China, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Art 55 is an introduction to the visual arts and artistic traditions of Asia including the Indian subcontinent, China, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
ART
60
Art of the Ancient Americas
ART
60
Art of the Ancient Americas
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to the art and architecture of the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica (Mexico & Central America) and Andean South America prior to European contact. Students will learn about the visual culture of civilizations such as the Olmec, Maya, Toltecs, Aztecs, Paracas, Nazca, Moche, & Inca. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course is an introduction to the art and architecture of the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica (Mexico & Central America) and Andean South America prior to European contact. Students will learn about the visual culture of civilizations such as the Olmec, Maya, Toltecs, Aztecs, Paracas, Nazca, Moche, & Inca. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
ART
70
Modern and Contemporary Art
ART
70
Modern and Contemporary Art
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Art 70 is a global survey of modern and contemporary art from the 19th to the 21st centuries. Topics and historical styles covered include Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Modernism, Abstract Expressionism and Post-Modern globalism. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Art 70 is a global survey of modern and contemporary art from the 19th to the 21st centuries. Topics and historical styles covered include Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Modernism, Abstract Expressionism and Post-Modern globalism. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
ASAMER
55
Introduction to Asian Art
ASAMER
55
Introduction to Asian Art
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
ASAMER 55 is an introduction to the visual arts and artistic traditions of Asia including the Indian subcontinent, China, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
ASAMER 55 is an introduction to the visual arts and artistic traditions of Asia including the Indian subcontinent, China, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
CLS
20
Chicano Art
CLS
20
Chicano Art
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Analysis of Mexican, Chicano, and Latino art from the historical to the contemporary. The course explores contemporary art forms and their ancestral cultural base, and includes a survey of Mexican, Chicano, and Latino artistic expressions. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Analysis of Mexican, Chicano, and Latino art from the historical to the contemporary. The course explores contemporary art forms and their ancestral cultural base, and includes a survey of Mexican, Chicano, and Latino artistic expressions. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
CLS
22
Art of the Ancient Americas
CLS
22
Art of the Ancient Americas
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to the art and architecture of the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica (Mexico & Central America) and Andean South America prior to European contact. Students will learn about the visual culture of civilizations such as the Olmec, Maya, Toltecs, Aztecs, Paracas, Nazca, Moche, & Inca. (A, CSU, UC)
This course is an introduction to the art and architecture of the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica (Mexico & Central America) and Andean South America prior to European contact. Students will learn about the visual culture of civilizations such as the Olmec, Maya, Toltecs, Aztecs, Paracas, Nazca, Moche, & Inca. (A, CSU, UC)
DANCE
30
Dance Appreciation
DANCE
30
Dance Appreciation
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
This course is a survey of dance as a historical form of cultural and theatrical expression. Emphasis on the growth of ballet, modern and jazz dance from their origins to the current trends in the United States will be studied. Dance 30 does not meet the Physical Education requirement. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
This course is a survey of dance as a historical form of cultural and theatrical expression. Emphasis on the growth of ballet, modern and jazz dance from their origins to the current trends in the United States will be studied. Dance 30 does not meet the Physical Education requirement. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
FILM
6
Film Genres
FILM
6
Film Genres
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
This course provides a clear context for appreciating the fundamental components of film as art and as social expression. It Investigates the origins, evolution, and transformations of various film genres such as film noir, the Western, science-fiction, the musical, horror, war, or the crime film. The course covers the formal and thematic conventions of each genre and the genre as a reflection of the social environments that produced them. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
This course provides a clear context for appreciating the fundamental components of film as art and as social expression. It Investigates the origins, evolution, and transformations of various film genres such as film noir, the Western, science-fiction, the musical, horror, war, or the crime film. The course covers the formal and thematic conventions of each genre and the genre as a reflection of the social environments that produced them. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
MUS
3
Music Fundamentals
MUS
3
Music Fundamentals
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Fundamental theory of music: pitch, rhythm, meters, scales, keys, key signatures, intervals, rhythm, and scale dictation. Designed for the general student, the music major with limited music theory experience, the commercial music student, and the classroom teacher. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Fundamental theory of music: pitch, rhythm, meters, scales, keys, key signatures, intervals, rhythm, and scale dictation. Designed for the general student, the music major with limited music theory experience, the commercial music student, and the classroom teacher. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- C - Humanities
MUS
12
Music Appreciation
MUS
12
Music Appreciation
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Middle Ages through the 21st century. Concert attendance required. Designed for the general student. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Middle Ages through the 21st century. Concert attendance required. Designed for the general student. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
MUS
13
History of Music
MUS
13
History of Music
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Music of western civilization from ancient to the present; emphasis on listening. Designed for the music major and the general student with a music background. Outside listening and concert attendance required. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Music of western civilization from ancient to the present; emphasis on listening. Designed for the music major and the general student with a music background. Outside listening and concert attendance required. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
MUS
15
Global Music Appreciation
MUS
15
Global Music Appreciation
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
An exploration of global cultures through music. Students discover the characteristics and social contexts of indigenous, historical, and popular music from cultures including African, American Indian, Central Asian, Latin American, Pacific Island, and South Asian/Indian. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
An exploration of global cultures through music. Students discover the characteristics and social contexts of indigenous, historical, and popular music from cultures including African, American Indian, Central Asian, Latin American, Pacific Island, and South Asian/Indian. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
MUS
16
Jazz History and Appreciation
MUS
16
Jazz History and Appreciation
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Vocal and instrumental jazz music from the 1890’s through the present. Concert attendance required. Designed for the general student and commercial music student. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Vocal and instrumental jazz music from the 1890’s through the present. Concert attendance required. Designed for the general student and commercial music student. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
MUS
17
History of Rock
MUS
17
History of Rock
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
This course examines the music of the most important rock artists and groups from the 1950s through the present. The sociological, economic and cultural factors that shaped rock music, as well as the music’s influence on popular culture, will also be covered. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
This course examines the music of the most important rock artists and groups from the 1950s through the present. The sociological, economic and cultural factors that shaped rock music, as well as the music’s influence on popular culture, will also be covered. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
- C - Humanities
TA
30
Theatre Appreciation
TA
30
Theatre Appreciation
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
This course surveys the art of theatre. Students will learn about the process of creating theatre through study of the production process and the many artists who participate in the creation of theatre. Through videos and attendance at live theatre, students will also learn the various forms of theatre, such as tragedy and comedy and various modes of presentation, both presentational and representational. Students will also be introduced to theatre's historical roots and its diversity as expressed in various cultures throughout the globe. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
This course surveys the art of theatre. Students will learn about the process of creating theatre through study of the production process and the many artists who participate in the creation of theatre. Through videos and attendance at live theatre, students will also learn the various forms of theatre, such as tragedy and comedy and various modes of presentation, both presentational and representational. Students will also be introduced to theatre's historical roots and its diversity as expressed in various cultures throughout the globe. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- CSU Transfer Course
TA
31
Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I
TA
31
Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Survey of the Theatre history and dramatic literature of Western culture from Ancient Greeks through 18th Century. The history and development of theatre and drama are studied in relationship to cultural, political, and social conditions of the time. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Survey of the Theatre history and dramatic literature of Western culture from Ancient Greeks through 18th Century. The history and development of theatre and drama are studied in relationship to cultural, political, and social conditions of the time. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C2 - Humanities
- CSU Transfer Course
TA
32
Theatre History and Dramatic Literature II
TA
32
Theatre History and Dramatic Literature II
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Survey of the theatre history and dramatic literature of Western culture from 19th century to the present. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Survey of the theatre history and dramatic literature of Western culture from 19th century to the present. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A: Fine Arts
- C2 - Humanities