DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022 any updates to this document can be found in the addendum at www.dvc.edu/communication/catalog Art major requirements: units ART – ART ART-160 Photography I .................................................... 3 ARTDM-136 Introduction to Digital Photography.................. 3 Janette Funaro, Dean ARTHS-199 Contemporary Art History ................................. 3 Arts and Communication Division plus at least 3 units from: ART-161 Photography II ................................................... 3 Possible career opportunities ARTDM-137 Intermediate Digital Photography ..................... 3 Career options include professions engaged in creating works of art as an artist, painter, sculptor, ceramist, engrav- plus at least 3 units from any course above not already used, or: er, printmaker, metal smith, illustrator, designer, muralist, ART-163 Documentary Photography ............................... 3 and jeweler. Some careers requiring an education beyond the ART-166 Experimental Photography ............................... 3 associate degree include: art critic, art dealer, educator, his- plus at least 3 units from: torian, arts administrator, advertising specialist, computer ART-164 Photographic Portfolio Development ............... 3 graphics illustrator, display designer, gallery director, and ART-165 Advanced Photographic Portfolio visual information specialist. Development ..................................................... 3 plus at least 6 units from any course above not already used, or: Associate in arts ART-135 Professional Practices for Artists .......................... 3 Photography ART-164* Photographic Portfolio Development .................... 3 ART-165* Advanced Photographic Portfolio Development ..... 3 Students completing this program will be able to... WRKX-180 Internship in Occupational Work Experience A. execute technical proficiency using photographic equip- Education .............................................................2-4 ment and software. B. demonstrate an understanding of the principles and con- total minimum units for the major 24 cepts of analog and digital photography in selected areas of emphasis. Associate in arts degree C. articulate, analyze, and evaluate the meaning in photo- graphs, including social contexts and ethical choices. Studio arts D. employ critical thinking skills regarding their artwork Students completing the program will be able to... and the artwork of others. A. demonstrate proficiency in basic skills and techniques E. work collaboratively within a creative team. related to two-dimensional media and apply the elements F. develop a portfolio of work. and principles of design in the creation of art and projects in selected media. The associate in arts degree in photography offers students a curricular program for studying a variety of fine art and B. demonstrate proficiency in basic skills and techniques re- commercially-driven courses within the field of professional lated to three-dimensional media and apply the elements photography. The student with an associate in arts degree and principles of design in the creation of art and projects in photography is prepared for upper division work in the in selected media. major at four-year institutions. The major is available at UC and CSU systems, the San Francisco Art Institute, the C. apply critical thinking skills to the critique and evaluation California College of Art, and at other colleges of art and of their artwork and the artwork of others. schools of design. The photography curriculum develops D. analyze works of art in terms of their historical circum- a student’s critical thinking skills, hones problem-solving stances and cultural values. skills, and establishes a well-rounded photographic skill set. The photography associate in arts program prepares students for entry-level employment in the photography The associate in arts degree in studio arts offers students industry. a curricular program for studying a variety of beginning courses within the field of art practice. The student with Career opportunities in photography include: freelance pho- tographer, commercial photographer, artist, product photog- an associate in arts degree in studio arts is prepared for rapher, architectural photographer, editorial photographer, upper division work in the major at four-year institutions. wedding photographer, portrait photographer, food photog- The major is available at UC and CSU systems, the San rapher, event photographer, photojournalist, assistant pho- Francisco Art Institute, the California College of Art, and tographer, production assistant, photography studio assis- at other colleges of art and schools of design. The studio tant, lighting technician, digital technician, photo editor, arts curriculum develops a student’s critical thinking skills, photographic retouching specialist, art director, stylist, cura- hones problem-solving skills, and establishes visual literacy. tor, gallery director, digital restoration technician, educator, Career opportunities in studio arts include: exhibiting artist, photography instructor, photography lab technician, fine art art critic, art dealer, educator, art historian, graphic designer, printer, print production technician, and camera operator. photographer, sculptor, ceramist, jeweler, printmaker, paint- To earn an associate in art in photography degree, students er, art illustrator, art technician, museum curator, art journal- must complete each course used to meet a major require- ist, arts administrator, product designer, advertising special- ment with a “C” grade or higher. Certain courses may satis- ist and other professions in creative endeavor. fy both major and general education requirements; however, the units are only counted once. PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022 DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022 any updates to this document can be found in the addendum at www.dvc.edu/communication/catalog Art The studio arts major is a two-year degree program of trans- ceramics ferable courses open to all students. The program require- ART-151 Visual Theory and Practice - Ceramic Art ........ 3 ments are designed for those interested in art as professional ART-152 Wheel-Thrown Pottery I .................................... 3 practice and as preparation for transfer. The major has three ART-153 Wheel-Thrown Pottery II ................................... 3 components. The first component is a core of two required ART-154 Hand-Built Ceramics ......................................... 3 foundations studio arts courses. The second component ART-155 Ceramic Sculpture I .......................................... 3 ART-156 Figurative Ceramics I ........................................ 3 is two required art history courses. The third component ART-252 Wheel-Thrown Pottery III .................................. 3 offers students choices in ten emphasis areas. ART-253 Wheel-Thrown Pottery IV .................................. 3 Students may select an emphasis in drawing, painting, ART-254 Hand-Built Ceramics II ...................................... 3 sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, art digital ART-255 Ceramic Sculpture II.......................................... 3 media, graphic design, art history, or metalsmithing, but are ART-256 Figurative Ceramics II ....................................... 3 encouraged to choose within a wide range of these begin- color ning courses for transfer. Studio arts faculty and staff are ART-103 Visual Theory and Practice - Color Theory ...... 3 dedicated to assisting students in exploring job opportuni- ties, internships, and transferring to four-year institutions of digital media higher learning. ARTDM-105 Introduction to Digital Imaging ......................... 3 The DVC studio arts major is intended for transfer. Students ARTDM-112 Digital Imaging for the Artist ............................. 3 ARTDM-117 Digital Illustration ............................................... 3 who intend to transfer must consult with a program advisor ARTDM-136 Introduction to Digital Photography.................. 3 or counselor to ensure that the requirements for transfer to ARTDM-140 Motion Graphics ................................................ 3 four-year institutions of their choice are met. Students who ARTDM-160 3D Modeling and Animation I ............................ 3 intend to transfer are advised to select General Education ARTDM-161 3D Modeling and Animation II ........................... 3 Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSUGE). Option 1 (DVC ARTDM-171 Web Design I ..................................................... 3 General Education) is not generally advised. ARTDM-214 Introduction to Graphic Design ........................ 3 To earn an associate in arts degree with a major in studio arts, students must complete each course used to meet a drawing ART-105 Drawing I............................................................ 3 major requirement with a “C” or higher, maintain an over- ART-106 Drawing and Color ............................................ 3 all GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the ART-107 Figure Drawing I ................................................ 3 major and complete all general education requirements as ART-108 Figure Drawing II ............................................... 3 listed in the catalog. Degree requirements may be completed by attending classes in the day, evening, or weekends. Some other courses