Art: Three-Dimensional Studio Arts
18 courses · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027
ARTS 22 Design: Three-Dimensional
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTS 101
Develops perception and enhances design decision making within the three-dimensional world. Emphasis is placed on concept development and artistic expression utilizing principles and elements of three-dimensional design as well as practical experiments with a variety of materials.
ARTS 30A Ceramics: Beginning I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Investigation of clay processes, glazing, and firing through lecture and projects in hand building and on the wheel. Emphasis on developing skills, vocabulary, analysis of form, function, and aesthetics through projects, and oral and written criticism. Field trip required.
ARTS 30B Ceramics: Beginning II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 30A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Clay processes, glazing, and firing. Emphasis is on repetition of forms, integrating hand building, and wheel work for a single object, using up to 5 pounds of clay and developing vocabulary, skill, and aesthetics. Field trip required.
ARTS 31 Ceramics: Intermediate Studio
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lab: 108
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 30B
Intermediate study of ceramics with emphasis on integrating form and surface with content, developing skill, and a personal style. Familiarity with kilns and variety of firing temperatures included. Field trips required.
ARTS 33 Ceramics: Hand Construction
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Investigation of clay processes, glazing, and firing through projects that are hand built. Emphasis on developing skills, vocabulary, and analysis of form, function, and craftsmanship through projects, discussion, and oral and written criticism. Field trip required.
ARTS 34 The Sculptural Vessel
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 30A
- Advisory
- ARTS 33
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced study of the ceramic vessel through the integration of technique, form, and content. Field trips required.
ARTS 40A Sculpture: Beginning
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Traditional and contemporary approaches to sculpture. Principles of sculptural design, concept development, technique, and materials as an integral part of creative expression.
ARTS 40B Sculpture: Intermediate
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 40A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Sculpture projects in subtractive, additive, and manipulative approaches.
ARTS 40C Sculpture: Carving
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 40A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced projects in stone or wood carving offering the opportunity to further explore carving using hand, power, and pneumatic tools. Emphasis is on individual interpretation.
ARTS 41A Sculpture: Life
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Modeling from the human figure with emphasis on composition, gesture, motion, and human anatomy as it informs sculptural form. Development of perceptual and technical skills in clay modeling from the human figure.
ARTS 41B Sculpture: Intermediate Life
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 41A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Sculptural study of the human figure with emphasis on artistic development and stylistic exploration of human anatomy using materials and techniques suitable for the human form.
ARTS 42 Sculpture: Mold Making
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
Construction and use of flexible and plaster molds.
ARTS 46A Sculpture: Special Effects Makeup
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Advisory
- ARTS 42
Modeling, molding, casting of makeup appliances and masks to the human figure.
ARTS 46B Sculpture: Special Effects Makeup
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 46A
Sculpture special effects modeling, molding, and casting techniques and materials applied to create appliances for the full human head, torso or mouth.
ARTS 99 Special Projects: Sculpture
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lab: 108
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 22 or ARTS 40A or ARTS 41A and instructor permission required and Approved Independent Study Learning Contract.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Offers selected students opportunities with exploratory, advanced, and more complex topics related to sculpture. Allows the student to pursue more advanced and complex sculpture projects with emphasis on the development of an individual creative direction. Instructor authorization required to enroll in this course.
ARTS 99A Special Projects: Mold Making
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lab: 108
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 42 and instructor permission required and Approved Independent Study Learning Contract
- Formerly
- ARTS 96
Extended mold making experiences supplementary to those available in sculpture mold making course. Allows the student to pursue more advanced and complex mold making projects with emphasis on the development of an individual creative direction. Content of each course and the methods of study vary from semester to semester. Requires instructor permission.
ARTS 99B Special Projects Special Effects Makeup
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lab: 108
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 46B and instructor permission required and Approved Independent Study Learning Contract
- Formerly
- ARTS 97
Extended sculpture special effects makeup experiences supplementary to those available in sculpture special effects makeup courses. Allows the student to pursue more advanced and complex special effects makeup projects with emphasis on the development of an individual creative direction. Content of each course and the methods of study vary from semester to semester. Requires instructor permission.
ARTS 99C Special Projects: Life Sculpture
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lab: 108
- Prerequisite
- ARTS 41B and instructor permission required and Approved Independent Study Learning Contract
- Formerly
- ARTS 98
Extended figure sculpture experiences supplementary to those available in ARTS 41B Sculpture: Intermediate Life. Allows the student to pursue more advanced and complex figure sculpture projects with emphasis on the development of an individual creative direction. Content of each course and the methods of study vary from semester to semester. Requires instructor permission.