Art
41 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
ART 2A Introduction to Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
This course provides direct experience in exploring basic drawing concepts, including the expressive use of contour, value, perspective and composition while using a variety of media. Assigned projects may include still life, landscape, portraiture and figure. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.
ART 2B Drawing and Composition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 2A
Development of knowledge and skills introduced in Art 2A, emphasizing exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.
ART 2C Individual Projects in Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 2B
- Transfers to
- CSU
Individual project development for advanced drawers to create a personal and related body of eight drawings. Concept definition and development to be determined by the student and approved by the instructor.
ART 3A Figure and Composition I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Advisory
- ART 2A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include an introduction to human anatomy and the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this course will learn both descriptive and expressive approaches to drawing the figure. Open to any student, no drawing experience required.
ART 3B Figure and Composition II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 3A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continued development of knowledge and skills introduced in Figure and Composition I. Emphasis on color and conceptual themes in the drawing of the human form. Students will practice and create compositions using a live model.
ART 3C Figure and Composition III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 3B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continued development of knowledge and skills further developed in Art 3B. Emphasis on composition and color and different figurative design elements during the drawing of the human form. Drawing elements stressing emotions and expressions.
ART 3D Figure and Composition IV
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 3C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continued development and skills further developed in Art 3C. Emphasis on composition and color and different figurative design elements during the drawing of the human form. Drawing elements stressing individual philosophies and expressions.
ART 7A Introduction to Watercolor Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Advisory
- ART 2A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The student will learn materials, methods, techniques and watch demonstrations of transparent watercolor painting, including its effects and possibilities. The student will work with the instructor to maximize watercolor painting skills during class and at home.
ART 7B Intermediate Watercolor Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 7A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continued development of knowledge and techniques introduced in Beginning Watercolor Painting. Emphasis on intermediate watercolor techniques that that advance the student’s skills and portfolio of paintings. Students will begin to create work based on their individual style.
ART 7C Advanced Watercolor Painting I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 7B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Builds upon the skills and techniques introduced in Intermediate Watercolor, so that the student can solve composition problems as well as begin to utilize personal expressions. Emphasizes composition, concept and visualization skills.
ART 7D Advanced Watercolor Painting II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 7C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continued development of skills and techniques introduced in Advanced Watercolor I, directed towards individual needs. Student artist is directed to develop personalized imagery and begin to settle on individual techniques.
ART 9A Art Interdisciplinary Colloquium I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Portfolio Review by Instructor
- Transfers to
- CSU
This is an interdisciplinary course, exploring the processes, ideas and diverse media of visual arts. The course addresses the thematic concepts that are central to the nature of art making today. Visual problem solving and teamwork will be emphasized throughout the course, in addition to an in-depth exploration of various materials and the nature of professional art practices.
ART 9B Art Interdisciplinary Colloquium II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 9A
- Transfers to
- CSU
This is the advanced level of an interdisciplinary course, exploring the processes, ideas and diverse media of visual arts. The course addresses the thematic concepts that are central to the nature of art making today. Visual problem solving and teamwork will be emphasized throughout the course, in addition to an in-depth exploration of various materials and the nature of professional art practices. Learn leadership skills by mentoring entry level students.
ART 12A Beginning Oil Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Advisory
- ART 2A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of oil painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.
ART 12B Intermediate Oil Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 12A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate projects in oil painting focusing on more complex and varied subject matter, media and concepts. Special emphasis is placed on the development of creative, individualized approaches to materials and content.
ART 12C Advanced Oil Painting I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 12B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced projects in oil painting with emphasis on individual creative work and development of personal ideas and style.
ART 12D Advanced Oil Painting II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 12C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced projects in oil painting with emphasis on individual creative work and development of personal ideas and style. Students will build on skills previously developed in the intermediate painting classes. Students will have the ability to show independent course work through exhibition opportunities. Mentoring students from the beginning levels classes is an important aspect of this course.
ART 13A Acrylic Painting - Beginning I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Advisory
- ART 2A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of acrylic painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.
ART 13B Acrylic Painting - Beginning II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 13A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Projects in acrylic painting focusing on more complex and varied subject matter, media and concepts. Special emphasis is placed on the development of creative, individualized approaches to materials and content.
ART 13C Acrylic Painting - Advanced I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 13B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced projects in acrylic painting with emphasis on individual creative work and development of personal ideas and style.
ART 13D Acrylic Painting - Advanced II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 13C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced projects in acrylic painting with emphasis on individual creative work and development of personal ideas and style.
ART 16A Introduction to Ceramics I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Instruction in the fundamental techniques of wheel-thrown and hand-constructed clay forms. Survey of clay and glaze materials and reaction to fire will be included. Methods of decorating using glazes will be introduced. Influence of Eastern and Western contemporary and historical works and the students' creations. Formulate personal creative process, including inspiration, experimentation, and evaluation. Designed for art majors as well as non-majors.
ART 16B Introduction to Ceramics II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 16A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Further development of the technical skills of wheel thrown and hand constructed clay forms. Exploration of surface decoration, using various glazing techniques and methods of slip decoration is continued. Designed for art majors as well as non-majors
ART 16C Introduction to Ceramics III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 16B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction of intermediate technical skills of throwing forms on the wheel with emphasis on the creative expression of the form. Kiln loading and firing procedure and process introduction. Continued development of various hand construction techniques of clay forms.Mix one large studio batch of glaze.
ART 16D Ceramics - Intermediate
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 16C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate technical skills of wheel-thrown and hand-constructed clay forms, exploring more advanced concepts, and processes including basic design principles, creative development, hand-building, throwing, glaze techniques, firing and ceramic terminology. The course covers aesthetics and creative development of clay objects examining historical, contemporary, and personal modes of expression across cultures.
ART 17A Beginning Sculpture 1
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Construction methods in clay through design of three-dimensional and relief sculptures. Includes an introduction to ceramic art history and fundamentals of ceramic glaze and firing technology. Elements and principles of three-dimensional design are emphasized in oral and written critiques. This course is designed for art majors as well as general education students.
ART 17B Beginning Sculpture 2
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 17A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Further development of the technical skills of three-dimensional sculpture and bas relief. Development of style in surface decoration, using various glazing techniques and methods of slip decoration are continued. Designed for art majors as well as general education students.
ART 18A Wood and Stone Sculpture I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Design and carve Bas-relief sculptures, using subtractive methods in wood and stone. Examines examples from modern and cross-cultural wood and stone art forms. Includes fundamentals of pneumatic (air power) technology. Elements and principles of three-dimensional design are emphasized in oral and written critiques. Designed for art majors as well as general education students.
ART 18B Wood and Stone Sculpture II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 18A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An intermediate course in the Design and carving of more advanced 3-dimensional sculptures, using subtractive methods in wood and stone. Includes care and maintenance of pneumatic (air power) technology. Elements and principles of three-dimensional design are emphasized in oral and written critiques.
ART 20 All Media Sculpture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Advisory
- ART 17A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Concentrated individual studies in sculpture, designed to provide opportunity for continued investigation in the possibilities of a variety of sculptural media for the purpose of creating individual style and personal expression.
ART 21 Individual Projects in Ceramic Sculpture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ART 17A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Projects in Ceramic Sculpture for intermediate to advanced students. Building on previous knowledge and skills acquired from previous assignments in Beginning Sculpture, students will produce artwork that expresses their individual styles.
ART 22 Metal Sculpture - Lost Wax Bronze Casting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Advisory
- ART 17A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Comprehensive introduction to various metal sculpture processes. Mold-making techniques for casting bronze, aluminum, as well as basic welding. Emphasis on 3-dimensional design quality, craftsmanship, and subject matter, with research in the history of traditional and contemporary metal sculpture.
ART 23 2-D Foundations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the concepts and applications of two-dimensional art from various cultures, historical periods, and aesthetic sensibilities. The course covers fundamental theoretical concepts and terminology common to all two-dimensional art activities, including the study and analysis of the basic principles of organization and elements of line, shape, value, texture, color, spatial illusion. Designed to develop a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations, studio projects, problem solving and written assignments. (May not receive credit if ART 10 has been completed)
ART 24 3-D Foundations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and use of appropriate materials for three-dimensional studio projects.
ART 25 Color Theory
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study of the principles, theories, and applications of additive and subtractive color in two dimensions. Topics will include major historical and contemporary color systems, production of projects in applied color, and the elements of design as they apply to color.
ART 45 Artist Portfolio and Self-Promotion
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 36 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Portfolio Review
- Transfers to
- CSU
Development of an artist's/ designer's portfolio and strategies for self-promotion in the art and design industries. Students will work to revise existing projects, create advanced projects and select and organize projects for promotion. Includes use of effective techniques of presentation. Includes creation and revision of resume, business card, and template based website.
ART 61 Illustration
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
Creation and execution of conceptual ideas in illustration. Includes a variety of mediums and contemporary application styles. Emphasis on skills in traditional draftsmanship, craftsmanship and presentation.
ART 200 Introduction to Drawing & Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
Individualized program of drawing and painting for residents in skilled-nursing facilities. Application of basic principles of composition, color, and line. Study of artistic practices of diverse cultures, including African design principles and European painting.
ART 201 Sculpture and Ceramic Art for Mature Adults
- Units
- 105
- Hours
- 35 Lecture, 70 Lab
Construction methods in clay through design of three-dimensional and relief sculptures. Includes an introduction to ceramic art history and fundamentals of ceramic glaze and firing technology. Elements and principles of three-dimensional design are emphasized in oral and written critiques. This course is designed to improve artistic ability of mature adults 50 + years of age or older.
ART 202 Painting and Drawing for Mature Adults
- Units
- 105
- Hours
- 35 Lecture, 70 Lab
This noncredit course offers an individualized program of painting for the mature adult. Applications of basic principles of composition and color. Covers as well as techniques, materials and terminology of two-dimensional image making will be covered in a hands-on studio format. This is a non-credit course.
ART 203 Interdisciplinary Colloquium for Mature Adults
- Units
- 54-81
- Hours
- 54-81 Lab
This is an interdisciplinary course, exploring the processes, ideas and diverse media of visual arts. The course addresses the thematic concepts that are central to the nature of art making today. Visual problem solving and teamwork will be emphasized throughout the course, in addition to an in-depth exploration of various materials and the nature of professional art practices.