Southwestern College Courses

Master the fundamentals of climate-responsive design, exploring physical phenomena like heat, light, and sound, and their impact on human comfort and sustainable building practices.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 2 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master fundamental concepts of building forces, static equilibrium, and structural mechanics while analyzing stress, strain, and deformation in architectural elements.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master advanced building systems, construction processes, and project management while exploring thermal protection, mechanical systems, and AIA contracts through hands-on applications of building codes and standards.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 2 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master fundamental drawing techniques, materials, and principles including perspective, texture, and value while developing practical and theoretical appreciation for artistic expression.

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master fundamental principles of 2D art while exploring aesthetics, creative expression, and visual elements. Analyze artworks using specialized vocabulary and perceptual theories.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore fundamental concepts of visual arts, from theory and design principles to interpretation, while developing critical analysis skills for understanding diverse artistic expressions.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the evolution of cinema through artistic styles, techniques, and societal influences while examining television's impact on film and popular culture.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the remarkable journey of female artists from the Renaissance to modern times, examining their techniques, styles, and social impact while analyzing major art movements and feminist perspectives.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the evolution of Western art from prehistoric times through medieval periods, examining paintings, sculptures, architecture, and crafts that shaped human artistic expression.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the evolution of visual arts from Renaissance to modern times, analyzing aesthetic developments in painting, sculpture, architecture, and cultural traditions across centuries.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the evolution of photography from its inception, examining its artistic impact, cultural influence, and role in communication through historical and aesthetic perspectives.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master layout design principles and techniques for effective publication design, focusing on essential elements that create visually compelling and professional compositions.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master essential graphic design principles and vector software to create impactful logos, pictorial symbols, and information graphics for professional visual communication.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master digital imaging fundamentals using Adobe Photoshop, including image optimization, enhancement, manipulation, and creating composites while working with scanners and archival printers.

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Learn fundamental photography principles, from camera operation to composition and color theory, while developing skills in digital image editing and creative expression.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course