Art Department
Fall 2008 Highlights
Are your Monday and Wednesday early afternoons free?
If so, you can fulfill your Fine Arts requirement and learn about Art, Music, and Theatre with three professors in a lively look at life, art, and passion. This Fall register using WebAdvisor for any of these 4 sections each offered Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 1:00pm to 2:35pm:
- ART-100-01 (037463) Survey of the Arts
- IS-100-01 (038216) Survey of the Arts
- MUS-100-01 (038385) Survey of the Arts
- TD-100-01 (038830) Survey of the Arts
Design and Produce Video Games
Ohlone College offers a new Video Game Development Certificate that will prepare you with artistic and technical skills for entry level positions in the game industry. Start now, use WebAdvisor to enroll in:
- MM-118 (038376) Introduction to Video Game Design
- MM-119 (038378) Video Game Development
Do you want to learn Flash?
Use WebAdvisor to enroll this Fall in:
- MM-102A-01 (038368) Multimedia I - Explore creative ways to incorporate text, animation, graphics, sound, and basic interactivity into multimedia projects.
- MM-103A-01 (038369) Introduction to Flash: Animation - Learn basic tools in Flash to produce animations for the Web and CD-ROM.
- MM-103B-01 (038370) Intermediate Flash: Interactivity - Develop interactive projects for the Web and CD-ROM.
In the Art Department
Graphic Arts / Computer Graphics - This curriculum is designed to prepare students as graphic artists for careers with graphic design printing companies and other media firms. Students are encouraged to develop a wide variety of skills in order to be better prepared for a range of job opportunities. Placement often depends upon the portfolio of completed work, willingness to move to a different area, and job availability.
Interior Design - This curriculum is designed to prepare creative students in the various fields of Interior Design. The job market is varied and offers positions such as Interiors Salespersons, Product Representatives, and Interior Design Services  (self-employed or associated with small shops or consultants for large department stores and furniture outlets). Special competency areas can be directed toward textiles/fabrics, furniture and floor covering, remodeling and space design, corporate office space decorating, model homes, etc. This two-year program includes courses that will give graduates the professional skills needed to secure an entry-level job, as well as the option of continuing to study Interior Design at the university level. More information on the Interior Design website.
See also Nurturing your inner designer by Anna Jacoby, Saturday, September 30, 2006, Inside Bay Area: The Argus.
 Multimedia - Upon completion of the AA degree or Certificate of Achievement in Multimedia, students will have developed interactive multimedia projects integrating graphics, text, sound, animation, and video for World Wide Web and CD-ROM. Jobs in the multimedia field include programmer, Web developer, producer, multimedia project manager, production assistant, writer, designer, graphic artist, and interface designer. Jobs for multimedia professionals are mainly in the fields of education and training, sales and marketing, advertising and public relations, and entertainment. The pay for multimedia professionals is above average. Multimedia development is a growing field and employment for both contractors and full time employees will grow.
Photography - The Photography Certificate of Completion signifies that students have acquired skills in fundamental processes of photography including color and design with emphasis on creative expression. This certificate helps students develop concepts and skills that will enable them to develop creatively in the fine arts.
Photography instructor Paul Mueller has established a member-run Ohlone Photo Wiki and an Ohlone Photography Blog authored by Ohlone Photography instructors.
Degrees and Certificates
Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.
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- Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Transfer Degree
 Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree
- Certificate of Achievement
- Certificate of Completion
(also known as Fast-Track Certificate)
Related Information at Ohlone
Courses
Course descriptions are available in the Catalog. Review the Class Schedule for class dates and times. A sampling of courses for this discipline includes:
- ART/IS/MUS/TD-100 Survey of the Arts
- ART-101 Art: An Introduction
- ART-103A Survey of World Art History - Prehistoric Through 1300 C.E.
- ART-103B Survey of World Art History - 14th Century Through 20th Century
- ART-103C Survey of World Art History - Performance Attendance Lab
- ART-104A 2D Design
- ART-104B 3D Design
- ART-104C Color
- ART-105A Glass Art and Design
- ART-106A Descriptive Drawing
- ART-107A Life Drawing
- ART-108 Perspective Drawing
- ART/GA-109A Beginning Graphic Design I (Letter Forms and Typography)
- ART/GA-110A Advanced Graphic Design I
- ART-111A Painting - Color and Composition
- ART-112 Watercolor
 ART-116A Basic Sculpture- ART-117A Museum and Gallery Techniques (Exhibition Production)
- ART-119A 3D Studio Lab
- ART-120A Ceramic Studio Development and Maintenance I
- ART-121A Introductory Ceramics I
- ART-122A Ceramic Throwing I
- ART-123 Ceramic Decorating
- ART-131A Fine Art Photography: The Early Years
- ART-133A Black and White Photography
- ART-134A Basic Color Photography
- ART-139A/GA/CS-169A Digital Photography
- ART/JOUR-145 Digital Photojournalism
- ART/JOUR-146 Photography/Graphic Arts Newspaper Staff
- ART/ID-150A Interior Design Concepts
- ART/ID-151 Visualization and Presentation
- ART/ID-153 History of Decorative Arts
- ART/ID-154 Contemporary Home Design
- ART/ID-155 Architectural Drafting for Interior Design
- ART/ID-155B CAD for Interior Design
- ART/ID-156 Architectural Modelmaking for Interior Design
- ART/ID-158 Textiles
- ART/ID-159A Applied Design: Residential Lighting
- ART/ID-159B Applied Design: Color for the Home
- ART/BA/GA/CS-160A Computer Graphics I
- ART/GA/CAOT-161A Digital Graphics I
- GA/CAOT-188 Desktop Publishing with QuarkXpress
- MM-102A Multimedia I
- MM-103A Intermediate Flash: Animation
- MM-103B Intermediate Flash: Interactivity
- MM-105 Web Site Design
- MM-107 Introduction to Dreamweaver
- MM-110 Digital Video
- MM-111 Introduction to After Effects
- MM-114 Textures for 3D
- MM-115 3D Animation
- MM-116 3D Modeling
- MM-118 Introduction to Video Game Design
- MM-119 Video Game Development
- MM-120 Designing an On-Line Course
- MM-160 Multimedia Portfolio Development
- MM/CS-162 XHTML
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
- Demonstrate the skills to undertake a conceptual analysis of art.
- Demonstrate observational skills.
- Understand and apply concepts and methods of composition.
- Demonstrate knowledge of significant examples of the visual arts.
- Be prepared for ensuing courses of Art History and Studio Arts.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the art of both the European and non-western cultures.
- Reproduce and/or render what the student sees in a variety of media.
- Design and plan finished works of art (i.e. paintings, models, drawings, computer graphics, advertisements, floor plans).
- Explain and communicate basic objectives of design and/or plan of works of art.
- Create or manufacture finished works of art based on initial designs.
Graphic Arts / Computer Graphics
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of letter form design, type specification, copy fitting, and thumbnails and mechanicals.
- Demonstrate mastery of computer graphics programs, scanners, tablets, digital cameras, and color printers.
- Demonstrate an awareness of elements of design, design principles, gestalt theory.
- Apply the methods of effective visual communication.
- Demonstrate problem solving skills at an appropriate level.
Interior Design
See the Interior Design website.
Multimedia
- Demonstrate proficiency using multimedia software.
- Illustrate concepts of design.
- Demonstrate the ability to design projects that communicate specific ideas.
- Exhibit professional behavior and work ethics.
Career Opportunities
Employment Outlook
Please refer to the following links for employment outlook and labor market information:
Please visit the Counseling Department and Student Success Center for information.
Transfer Information
The following California State University and University of California offer major in Graphic Arts, Interior Design, Multimedia and/or related fields. The campuses that offer the major are identified next to each major name. Click a campus abbreviation next to a major to see more information about that major through the ASSIST online student transfer information system.
Graphic Arts
- Art - Plan IV (Graphic Design) B.A. (CSUSB)
- Art - Plan V (Graphic Design and Marketing) B.A. (CSUSB)
- Art and Design B.F.A. Concentration in Graphic Design (CPSLO)
- Art B.A. (CSUCI, CSULA)
- Art B.A. - Digital Graphics Option (CSUEB)
- Art B.A. Concentration in Printmaking (CSUSTAN)
- Art B.A. with Design Option (CSUDH)
- Art B.A. with Emphasis in Printmaking/Photography (CSUFRES)
- Art B.A. with Graphic Design Option (CSUFRES)
- Art B.A. with Option in Design (CSULA)
- Art B.F.A. - Digital Graphics Option (CSUEB)
- Art B.F.A. Concentration in Printmaking (CSUSTAN)
- Art B.F.A. with Graphic Design Concentration (CSUFULL)
- Art B.F.A. with Graphic Design Option (CPP, CSULB)
- Communication Design B.A. with Option in Graphic Design Option (CSUC)
- Design/Media Arts B.A. (UCLA)
- Graphic Design B.F.A. (SJSU)
- Graphic Design B.S. (CSUS)
- Illustration B.F.A. (CSULB)
Interior Design
 Art B.A. with Emphasis in Interior Design (SDSU)- Art B.A. with Option in Interior Design (CSUC)
- Art B.F.A. with Option in Interior Design (CSUC)
- Art: Interior Design B.F.A. (CSULB)
- Family and Consumer Sciences B.S. Interior Design Option (CSUN)
- Interior Design B.A. (CSUFRES, CSUS)
- Interior Design B.F.A. (SJSU)
- Interior Design B.S. (SFSU)
Multimedia
- 3-D Media - Fiber, Metal, Wood B.F.A. (CSULB)
- Art B.A. (CSUCI)
- Art B.A. - Multimedia Option (CSUEB)
- Art B.A. with Emphasis in Multimedia (SDSU)
- Art B.F.A. (SJSU)
- Art B.F.A. - Multimedia Option (CSUEB)
- Art B.F.A. Concentration in New Media (CSUSTAN)
- Art: Studio Art, BA. (CSULB)
- Communication Design B.A. with Option in Media Arts (CSUC)
- Communication Studies B.A. (SSU)
- Communication Studies B.A. Concentration in Digital Media (CSUS)
- Computer Information Systems B.S. (CSULA)
- Digital Media Arts B.A. (CSUDH)
- Digital Media Arts B.A. with Audio Recording Option (CSUDH)
- Digital Media Arts B.A. with Music Technology Option (CSUDH)
- Digital Media Arts B.A. with Television Arts Option (CSUDH)
- Drawing and Painting B.F.A. (CSULB)
- Film and Electronic Arts: Film and Electronic Media B.A. (CSULB)
- Film and Electronic Arts: Film and Video Production B.A. (CSULB)
- Journalism B.A. with Concentration in Media Studies (HSU)
- Mass Communication and Journalism B.A. with Advertising Option (CSUFRES)
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 Mass Communication and Journalism B.A. with Broadcast Journalism Option (CSUFRES)
- Mass Communication and Journalism B.A. with Digital Media Option (CSUFRES)
- Sculpture B.F.A. (CSULB)
- Telecommunications, Multimedia, and Applied Computing B.S. (CSUMB)
- Teledramatic Arts and Technology B.A. (CSUMB)
- Television, Film and Media Studies B.A. (CSULA)
- Television, Film and Media Studies B.A. with Option in Animation (CSULA)
- Television, Film and Media Studies B.A. with Option in Broadcast Journalism (CSULA)
- Television, Film and Media Studies B.A. with Option in Telecommunications (CSULA)
- Visual and Public Art B.A. (CSUMB)
- Visual and Public Art Concentration in Integrated Media and Photography (CSUMB)
Visit http://www.assist.org/ to explore major information and courses articulated with the above universities.
Please visit the Counseling Department and Transfer Center for information.
Faculty
Division
Fine Arts & Broadcasting Division.
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