ART 320 - Design: Fundamentals

    Recent Professors
    Gioia A. Fonda, Anna E. Valdez, Adam A. Vermeire, Eric S. Wood
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ART 320
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course is an introduction to understanding the underlying structure of all two-dimensional art forms, from graphic design to painting. Students will acquire greater visual literacy and acumen as they examine the elements of art (line, shape, tone, space, color and texture) and the principles of their organization and composition in works of art/design. Historic and contemporary examples of art/design will also be studied within the constructs of students' projects. This course is a basic requirement for all art students and a great option for students of art history and graphic communications. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at a cost of between $100-150. A field trip to an art museum or gallery is required.
    Usually Held
    Tue Sat, Tue Thu 1:30pm–2:20pm, Tue Thu 2:30pm–3:50pm, Fri 11:00am–1:05pm