California Community Colleges System Courses

ADVANCED READING

An advanced-level ESLL reading course in techniques of critical analysis for reading college-level prose, focusing primarily on authentic expository/argumentative essays and textbook materials written

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES

An interdisciplinary examination of major concepts and controversies in the study of racial and ethnic difference in the United States. Exploration of race and ethnicity as historical and contemporary

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

Exploration of the field of African American Studies: history, literature, the arts, and culture, as well as sociological, political, economic, public policy, and philosophical perspectives on the exp

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES

An introduction to interdisciplinary ethnic studies examining the history, culture, politics, issues, and contemporary experience of Native peoples. Specific attention to Native racialization, diverse

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Study of the Earth's surface, including the earth's dimensions and systems; atmospheric processes; patterns of climate, vegetation, and soils; and features, processes, and interactions of land, water,

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY

Survey of the world's major culture regions and major nations. Physical, cultural, economic features. Emphasis on historical influences on population growth, transportation networks, natural environme

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO MAPPING & SPATIAL REASONING

Introduction to the fundamental concepts of geospatial technology, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), map reading, and cartograph

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY

Study of geospatial technology, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), cartography, remote sensing, and spatial analysis. Application of Geographic Informati

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN

A study of the development of visual communication in art, graphic design, illustration, and popular culture. Emphasis on the role, impact, and interpretation of images, symbols, and typography used i

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO I

Introduction to graphic design and visual communication. Projects include composition, typography, image editing, and logo design. Design principles are explored through creative projects. Students ap

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

DIGITAL ART & GRAPHICS

Introduction to using computers and software for painting, drawing, image processing, photo composites, typography and time-based works. Emphasis on image making and creative problem solving.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

GAME ART & DESIGN

This course introduces the creative and technical aspects of computer and video game art and design. Students learn conceptual and practical skills for bringing a comprehensive artistic vision to the

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

USER EXPERIENCE (UI/UX) DESIGN

Design and develop successful user experiences (UI/UX) for mobile devices. Identify users and analyze their needs and behaviors. Organize content, create pathways, design media, and produce reusable e

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

WEBSITE DESIGN

Basic instruction using the computer for website and interface design. Emphasis on interactive media and creative problem solving.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

CAREERS IN THE VISUAL ARTS

Exploring the field of visual arts including commercial arts, graphic design, photography, video arts, website design, and illustration. Survey of career paths including art studios, company art depar

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 2 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course