California Community Colleges System Courses

American Art

Explore American art history from colonial era to present, examining paintings, sculptures, and architecture within historical and cultural contexts.

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

Basic Design: 2-D Foundations

Explore visual perception, 2D design concepts, and creative problem-solving through studio projects, lectures, and critiques to develop visual literacy and artistic skills.

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

Color

Explore color theory, properties, and applications in art and design for effective visual communication and self-expression.

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

Basic Drawing

Develop drawing skills using various media and techniques, exploring line, form, perspective, and chiaroscuro through progressive assignments and instruction.

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

Beginning Jewelry/Metal Arts

Learn basic jewelry fabrication techniques, design principles, and safe practices while developing personal expression and aesthetic sense in metal arts.

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

Intermediate Jewelry/Metal Art

Explore advanced jewelry-making techniques, refine skills, and develop personal expression in metal art through hands-on practice and creative projects.

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

Asian American Popular Culture

Explore Asian American cultural productions and their role in shaping identity, challenging racism, and promoting social justice.

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

Asian Amer Exprnc Since 1820

Explore Asian American immigration, culture, and history since 1820, examining experiences from China, Japan, Korea, Philippines, and India in the U.S.

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

The Chinese American Community

Explore the history, culture, and socioeconomic dynamics of Chinese Americans, examining community structures, immigration patterns, and cultural conflicts.

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

East Asian Calligraphy: Intro

Explore the historical and cultural significance of East Asian calligraphy, focusing on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean writing systems and their connections to philosophy and arts.

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

Cosmic Evolution

Explore the cosmos, from its origin to its future, examining galaxies, stars, planets, and the potential for extraterrestrial life.

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

Life in the Universe

Explore the origins of life on Earth and its potential existence elsewhere, applying astronomy, biology, and planetary science concepts.

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

Observational Astronomy

Examine night sky motion, classify celestial objects, and explore modern astronomical tools and techniques through hands-on investigation.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks, 1 hour a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Planets

Explore planetary science, examining planetary attributes and systems while uncovering the impact of space missions on our understanding of the cosmos.

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

Stars

Explore stellar systems, star evolution, and their cosmic impact on galaxies and planets. Discover the role of stars in navigation and as energy producers.

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