Santa Monica College Courses

Explore global visual culture through cross-cultural themes, analyzing artistic practices, media, and styles across time periods to understand the language of art.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore architectural evolution from 1850 to present, examining social influences, movements, and creative individuals through lectures, slides, and field trips.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the evolution of photography from its 19th-century origins to today's digital era in this historical survey.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the diverse evolution of American art from pre-colonial times to WWII, examining contributions from various ethnic groups and their cultural influences.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the chronological, social, and historical development of art and architecture through in-depth study and peer discussions.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Enhance artistic creativity and painting skills through instruction in oils and acrylics techniques, including palette knife use. Learn supply selection, composition basics, and participate in projects and critiques.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore drawing and painting techniques in a supportive workshop environment for older adults of all skill levels. Improve artistic abilities and learn about fundamental elements of art.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore watercolor techniques, methods, and composition while developing skills in a supportive peer environment for older adults.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore three-dimensional design principles and create expressive sculptures using various materials, including everyday items.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Learn diverse jewelry-making techniques, from wire wrapping to bead-weaving, and create unique bracelets, earrings, and necklaces using a variety of materials.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore advanced needlework techniques and create handmade fiber arts projects in a supportive environment for older adults. Learn or enhance skills in knitting, crochet, needlepoint, weaving, and macrame.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore celestial bodies, astronomical history, and cosmic phenomena while learning about stars, galaxies, and the universe's evolution.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore celestial objects, conduct observations, and analyze astronomical data through hands-on activities and computer simulations.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore planetary systems' origins, evolution, and characteristics through hands-on labs, historical recreations, and analysis of NASA data. Gain practical astronomy skills and insights.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the origins of life, its evolution, and the search for extraterrestrial life in our solar system and beyond.

• California Community Colleges System
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course