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Cerro Coso offers two degrees in art related fields; Art and Fine Arts. Please read the information for requirements and details.

Art

The Art major consists of 24 units of required Art coursework. Upon choosing the Art Major program, it is recommended that the student contact and Art instructor for academic advising. Although there is no required sequence of classes, there is a logical sequence which, when followed, will enhance the educational experience of the student.

Course#

 Title Units
ART C105 History of Western Art I 3
ART C106 History of Western Art II 3
ART C111 Basic Design 3
ART C115 3-Dimensional Design 3
ART C121 Basic Drawing 3
ART C131 Basic Painting 3
ART C141 Basic Ceramics 3
ART C151 Sculpture 3

Complete general education requirements and electives as needed.

 

 

Fine Arts

The Fine Arts major is designed for students with a broad interest in the Arts, and can be completed by taking a combination of courses in the visual arts, drama, computer graphics and music. This major consists of 24 units of required coursework.

Click on the course number for course description for art courses. Unless otherwise links, please see the college catalog for course descriptions of other courses.

Select 9 units, at least one course from Art and Music

Course#

 Title Units
ART
ART C101 Introduction to Art 3
ART C105 History of Western Art I 3
ART C106 History of Western Art II 3

MUSIC
MUSC C101 Music Appreciation 3
MUSC C173 Jazz Appreciation 3
MUSC C205 Survey of Musical Literature I 3
MUSC C206 Survey of Musical Literature II 3
 

 

Select 15 units from at least two of the following categories

Course#

 Title Units
VISUAL ARTS
ART C111 Basic Design 3
ART C115 3-Dimensional Design 3
ART C121 Basic Drawing 3
ART C131 Basic Painting 3
ART C141 Basic Ceramics 3
ART C151 Sculpture 3
ART C161 Beginning Photography 3

MUSIC
MUSC C111 Beginning Harmony I 3
MUSC C112 Beginning Harmony II 3
MUSC C113 Ear Training I 2
MUSC C114 Ear Training II 2
MUSC C121 Piano I 1-2
MUSC C123 Voice I 2
MUSC C126 Guitar I 2
MUSC C127 Guitar II 2
MUSC C131 Orchestra .5-2
MUSC C141 Community Band I .5-2
MUSC C151 Choir .5-2

COMPUTER GRAPHICS
ART C181 or
CSCI C181		 Developing a Web Page Using HTML 3
MA C101 Introduction to Digital Media Design 3
MA C102 Digital Imaging 3
MA C111 Computer Illustration 3
MA C121 Desktop Publishing 3

DRAMA
DRMA C111 Fundamentals of Acting 2

Complete general education requirements and electives as needed.

 

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