West Valley College Courses

In this course, students have the opportunity to refine basic painting skills in addition to expand understanding of paint handling, structure and volume, perspective, composition, and color theory. S

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

In this course, students have the opportunity to pursue personal styles and interests. Advanced theories of composition and color are covered through studio practice and research of the history of pai

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

In this course students have the opportunity to intensify their study of personal artistic direction through developing a cohesive body of work. Project assignments focus on series and theme developme

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of illustration, emphasizing principles of design, color theory, sequential visual storytelling, and the history of illustration. Students have the

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course provides students with an opportunity to explore fundamental theories and methods of creating computer art and the impact of technology on 21st century art production. It introduces studen

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop intermediate computer generated imaging (CGI) skills. Topics include mechanical and organic modeling, UV mapping and shading, best practic

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course introduces students to the processes, principles, and tools of photography. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera tec

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course continues the investigation begun in ARTS 062A of the historical and practical aspects of photography with a focus on the black and white image. Students have the opportunity to examine no

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course continues the investigation of the historical and practical aspects of photography with a focus on color digital photography. Students have the opportunity to examine not only their own wo

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This beginning studio lighting course introduces the students to basic portrait and product lighting techniques. Students have the opportunity to use one, two and three light studio portrait configura

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to two- and three-dimensional ceramic design, focusing on clay compositions, decoration techniques and hand-building techniques. This course includes art theories as the

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This is an intermediate course in ceramics hand-building techniques, kilns, clay body construction, and ceramic decorative effects. The course includes further development of 3-D design concepts, self

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This advanced course explores additional course content and further develops artistic skills including large-scale building, slip-casting, organic burn-out, and various firing techniques. The course g

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This advanced course focuses on clay formulations, multi-part slip casting, kiln firing, and creating a consistent body of work with a focus on content and aesthetic. The course gives students an oppo

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to wheel throwing and decoration techniques. It includes vocabulary and art theories as they relate to ceramics and a survey of ceramic artists and history. This course

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course