Southwestern College Courses

Introduces the physical relationship between man and his environment. Studies the physical phenomena (heat, light, and sound) as it relates to our existence and comfort. Introduces fundamentals of cli

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Paid Course

Analyzes forces on building structures. Studies static equilibrium, shear, bending moment diagrams, stress and strain relationships, and deformation in structures. [D; CSU]

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Continues the study of ARCH 265 . Explores building construction processes including the study of thermal and moisture protection, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing building systems. Applies buildi

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Paid Course

Introduces materials, methods, and conceptual approaches to drawing. Emphasizes principles of contrast, perspective, movement, texture, and value combined with training in the use of diverse materials

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Introduces two-dimensional arts through the study of cultural, historical, and theoretical perspectives on aesthetics and creative expression. Examines form and content through creative investigation

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Provides a general introduction to visual arts that includes the study of theory, terminology, themes, design principles, media, techniques, interpretation, and evaluation of works of art across time

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Provides a survey of cinema with an emphasis on the chronological development of styles and techniques in the medium. Focuses on aesthetic and historical influences on cinema as well as the effects of

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Covers the survey of the history of photography from its invention to its continued use as an art and communication form. Emphasizes the aesthetic and historical influences on photography, as well as

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Teaches elements and principles of design as they relate to publication layout. [D; CSU; UC]

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Covers the application of elements and principles of design in development of pictorial symbols, logos, and information graphics. Focuses on vector graphics software. [D; CSU; UC]

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Examines the history of Asian Americans in the United States from 1846 to the present. Major themes include the study of economic developments, occupational patterns, anti-Asian movements, inter-ethni

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Emphasizes the roots of Filipino-American culture and its role in American society today. Focuses on the social, political, and economic ideologies, issues, influences, and challenges that affect Fili

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) including Fingerspelled signs and numbers utilized in the Deaf community. Provides a basic foundation of language structure, sign recognition, and sign producti

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Paid Course

Provides a continuation to enhance fluency in comprehension skill development and sign production in American Sign Language (ASL). Expands sign vocabulary and complex grammatical structures for carryi

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Paid Course

Provides an extensive review of all first-year structures. Focuses on interpersonal communication for intermediate students. Covers grammatical structures and vocabulary necessary to discuss personal

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Paid Course