ART 100 - Art Appreciation

    Recent Professors
    L. Holland, S. Wascher, M. Molina
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    50–64 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course provides a general introduction to art through the analysis of art theory, terminology, themes, design principles, media, and techniques. This course also introduces the visual arts across time and through diverse cultures with an emphasis on function, meaning, and style. This course includes topics such as: Defining Art: Functions; Visual Elements of Art; Principles of Design, Media and Techniques; Methodologies of Art History and Art Criticism; museum and gallery visits; and an overview of art history from a local and global perspective. (C-ID ARTH 100) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C1, IGETC-3A, Cal-GETC-3A)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:50am