Arts
17 courses · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
ARTS 2A Introduction to Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 110
Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.
ARTS 3A Figure and Composition I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 200
Introduction to drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include an intoduction 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 interpretive approaches to drawing the figure.
ARTS 3B Figure and Composition II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 3A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Development of knowledge and skills introduced in Arts 3A, with an emphasis on composition, color, and drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include human anatomy and the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this course will learn both descriptive and interpretive approaches to drawing the figure.
ARTS 3C Figure and Composition III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 3B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced application of knowledge and skills introduced in Arts 3B, with emphasis on composition and drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include human anatomy and the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this course will start to utilize personal approaches and media to drawing the figure.
ARTS 3D Figure and Composition IV
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 3C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced application of knowledge and skills introduced in Arts 3C with further development of personal style. Topics include human anatomy and the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing n the visual arts. Students in this course will learn both descriptive and interpretive approaches to drawing the figure.
ARTS 7A Introduction to Watercolor Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 210
Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of watercolor 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.
ARTS 7B Watercolor Painting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 7A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Development of knowledge and skills introduced in Arts 7A with an emphasis on experimenting with the watercolor medium, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.
ARTS 7C Advanced Watercolor Painting I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 7B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Development of knowledge and skills introduced in 7B directed towards individual needs with an emphasis on individual expression.
ARTS 7D Advanced Watercolor Painting II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 7C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced projects in watercolor painting with emphasis on demonstrating functional competence and an intellectual understanding of personal ideas. Further development of knowledge and skills introduced in 7C directed towards individualized needs.
ARTS 12A Oil/Acrylic Painting: Beginning I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 210
Introduction to painting using oil or acrylic paints. Students will apply the principles and elements of design, in addition to color theory, to their own paintings. Students will make studies from observation, study works by the masters, and learn to express their own ideas through painting.
ARTS 12B Oil/Acrylic Painting: Beginning II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 12A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Second level course in painting using oil or acrylic paints. With the skills and knowledge gained in ARTS 12A, students will apply the principles and elements of design, in addition to color theory, to their own paintings. Students will make intermediate level studies from observation, study works by the masters, and learn to express their own ideas through painting.
ARTS 12C Oil/Acrylic Painting: Advanced I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 12B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced projects in oil or acrylic painting with an emphasis on individual creative work and development of personal ideas and style.
ARTS 12D Oil/Acrylic Painting: Advanced II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 12C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced projects in oil or acrylic painting with emphasis on developing ideas, skills, and knowledge. Students hone their painting through practice and critique; this course requires self direction.
ARTS 23 2-D Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 100
Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to 2-dimensional art and composition. Topics include the basic principles and elements of design. In this course, students will develop their visual vocabulary for creative visual expression through lectures and problem solving studio projects. Students explore aspects of 2-D Design through visual art assignments.
ARTS 24 Three-Dimensional Design and Modeling
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 101
This course introduces students to the concept and application of 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. Students will develop a visual vocabulary and skill set for creative expression with three-dimensional projects using 3D modeling software (including modeling, texture mapping, and animation) in addition to physical projects using traditional materials.
ARTS 26 Color Theory
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture,, 81 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 270
A basic-level course highlighting color as an element for communication and expression in all visual fields. Covers key color systems and their relevance to graphic and other visual arts and creative and technical aspects of color. Students may receive credit for ARTS 26 or GDDM 51, but not both.
ARTS 29 Independent Study, Studio Arts
- Units
- 0.5-2
- Hours
- 108 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised study in the area of Studio Arts. Any student interested in registering for an Independent Studies course should contact a full/part-time instructor or dean in the appropriate area.