# Applied Art and Design (AAD) — Spring 2027 schedule

Sierra College · 63 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-14

Source: https://ss.oci.sierracollege.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=search

Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog, /c/sierra-college/catalog/2026-2027/courses/aad.md

## AAD 0012 — Visual Communication (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42655 | 110 | In person | Tue/Thu 12:30–1:50pm, Q 317 | Jan 25–May 22 | Aryana P. Gooley-Carson | 30 of 30 open |
| 40032 | 704 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Andrea M. Gardner | 30 of 30 open |
| 41218 | 706 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Elyse M. Mack | 30 of 30 open |
| 41152 | 710 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–Mar 20 | Elyse M. Mack | 30 of 30 open |
| 42555 | 720 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Mar 29–May 22 | Elyse M. Mack | 30 of 30 open |

## AAD 0013 — History of Graphic Design (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43939 | 150 | Hybrid | Tue 11:00am–12:20pm, Q 121; Plus online work | Jan 25–Mar 20 | William K. Varner | 30 of 30 open |
| 43940 | 160 | Hybrid | Tue 11:00am–12:20pm, Q 121; Plus online work | Mar 29–May 22 | William K. Varner | 30 of 30 open |
| 41806 | 800 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Grendl Löfkvist A. Moseley | 30 of 30 open |
| 43938 | 805 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Nicole E. Digrigorio | 30 of 30 open |

## AAD 0044 — Sketching for Design (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41366 | 110 | Hybrid | Class: Tue 9:30–10:35am, Q 256; Activity: Tue 10:35–11:35am, Q 256; Plus online work | Jan 25–May 22 | Mark M. Yeager | 20 of 20 open |
| 41664 | 805 | Online + live | Wed 6:00–8:05pm, Zoom on Jan 27, Feb 17, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12; Plus online work | Jan 25–May 22 | Ross A. Bowns | 20 of 20 open |
| 40791 | 850 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Mar 29–May 22 | Ross A. Bowns | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0052 — Publication Design I (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41220 | 810 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Ken M. Gutierrez | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0053 — Publication Design II (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41522 | 105 | Hybrid | Class: Wed 3:30–5:10pm, Q 256; Activity: Wed 5:10–6:35pm, Q 256; Plus online work | Jan 25–May 22 | Vincent E. Pacheco | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0054 — Typography (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40867 | 800 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Vincent E. Pacheco | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0055 — Illustration (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40034 | 100 | Hybrid | Class: Tue 12:30–1:35pm, Q 256; Activity: Tue 1:35–2:35pm, Q 256; Plus online work | Jan 25–May 22 | Mark M. Yeager | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0060 — Graphic Design I: Principles and Process (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40035 | 110 | Hybrid | Class: Wed 12:30–1:35pm, Q 256; Activity: Wed 1:35–2:35pm, Q 256; Plus online work | Jan 25–May 22 | Trina Spiller | 20 of 20 open |
| 41367 | 180 | Hybrid | Class: Thu 9:30–10:35am, Q 256; Activity: Thu 10:35–11:35am, Q 256; Plus online work | Jan 25–May 22 | Natalie Rishe | 20 of 20 open |
| 41598 | 810 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Ken M. Gutierrez | 20 of 20 open |
| 41735 | 815 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–Mar 20 | Nicole W. Roberts | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0061 — Graphic Design III: Branding and Production (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42684 | 800 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Vincent E. Pacheco | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0062 — Digital Illustration (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41362 | 110 | Hybrid | Class: Wed 12:30–1:35pm, Q 272; Lab: Wed 1:35–2:35pm, Q 272; Plus online work | Jan 25–May 22 | Betsey M. Lekan | 20 of 20 open |
| 42285 | 805 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Vincent E. Pacheco | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0070 — Graphic Design II: Introduction to Digital Design (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41978 | 103 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–10:35am, Q 272; Activity: Mon/Wed 10:30–11:35am, Q 272 | Jan 25–May 22 | Jeff Rochford | 20 of 20 open |
| 41807 | 105 | Hybrid | Class: Thu 12:30–1:35pm, Q 256; Activity: Thu 1:35–2:35pm, Q 256; Plus online work | Jan 25–May 22 | Jeff Rochford | 20 of 20 open |
| 40928 | 810 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Betsey M. Lekan | 20 of 20 open |
| 40036 | 860 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Mar 29–May 22 | Nicole E. Digrigorio | 20 of 20 open |
| 42720 | 900 | Arranged, College Career Access Pathways | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | 20 of 20 open |
| 42721 | 905 | Arranged, College Career Access Pathways | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | 35 of 35 open |
| 42816 | 910 | In person, College Career Access Pathways | Class: Mon/Tue 10:10–11:20am, Oakmont High School (Jan 25–Jan 26); Activity: Mon/Tue 10:10–11:20am, Oakmont High School (Feb 1–May 11); Class: Thu/Fri 10:10–11:20am, Oakmont High School (Jan 28–May 13); Class: Tue 10:10–11:20am, Oakmont High School on Mar 30; Class: Thu 10:10–11:20am, Oakmont High School on Feb 11 | Jan 25–May 13 | Susan T. Carmon | 20 of 20 open |
| 42844 | 915 | In person, College Career Access Pathways | Class: Mon/Fri 11:55am–1:05pm, West Park High School (Feb 1–May 17); Activity: Tue/Thu 11:55am–1:05pm, West Park High School (Jan 26–May 13); Class: Mon 11:55am–1:05pm, West Park High School on Jan 25; Class: Fri 11:25am–12:35pm, West Park High School on Jan 29; Class: Fri 11:55am–1:05pm, West Park High School on Apr 2 | Jan 25–May 17 | Elizabeth A. Pagnini | 20 of 20 open |
| 42858 | 916 | In person, College Career Access Pathways | Class: Tue/Wed/Thu 2:10–2:50pm, Placer High School; Activity: Tue/Wed/Thu 2:50–3:30pm, Placer High School | Jan 12–May 6 | Donald U. Isbell | 20 of 20 open |
| 42910 | 920 | In person, College Career Access Pathways | Activity: Mon/Tue 8:30–9:40am, Woodcreek High School (Feb 1–May 11); Class: Mon/Tue 8:30–9:40am, Woodcreek High School (Jan 25–Jan 26); Class: Thu/Fri 8:30–9:40am, Woodcreek High School; Class: Tue 8:30–9:40am, Woodcreek High School on Mar 30; Class: Thu 8:30–9:40am, Woodcreek High School on Feb 25; Class: Fri 8:30–9:40am, Woodcreek High School on Apr 9 | Jan 22–May 14 | Aaron J. Roth | 20 of 20 open |
| 43536 | 923 | Arranged, College Career Access Pathways | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | 20 of 20 open |
| 42894 | 956 | In person, College Career Access Pathways | Class: Tue/Wed/Thu 12:40–1:20pm, Del Oro High School; Activity: Tue/Wed/Thu 1:20–2:00pm, Del Oro High School | Jan 26–May 12 | Rory K. Somers | 20 of 20 open |
| 42908 | 962 | Arranged, College Career Access Pathways | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0071 — Introduction to Digital Painting (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42347 | 800 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Nicole W. Roberts | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0073 — Digital Art Studio: Concepts and Practices (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42286 | 800 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Mikko S. Lautamo | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0075 — Introduction to Photoshop (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40042 | 110 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 8:45–9:50am, Q 272; Activity: Tue/Thu 9:50–10:50am, Q 272 | Jan 25–May 22 | Dan A. Herrera | 20 of 20 open |
| 40039 | 120 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 12:30–1:35pm, Q 272; Activity: Tue/Thu 1:35–2:35pm, Q 272 | Jan 25–May 22 | Dan A. Herrera | 20 of 20 open |
| 40040 | 890 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Kirkman N. Amyx | 20 of 20 open |
| 40041 | 895 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–Mar 20 | David C. Arnold | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0076 — Advanced Projects in Photoshop (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41241 | 805 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Mar 29–May 22 | David C. Arnold | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0079 — Introduction to Digital Filmmaking and Video Production (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40431 | 120 | Hybrid | Class: Mon 1:00–2:05pm, Q 263; Lab: Mon 2:05–4:05pm, Q 263; Plus online work | Jan 25–May 22 | Angelina N. Rivers | 20 of 20 open |
| 41368 | 130 | Hybrid | Class: Tue 12:30–1:45pm, Q 263; Lab: Tue 1:45–3:35pm, Q 263; Plus online work | Jan 25–May 22 | Angelina N. Rivers | 20 of 20 open |
| 40715 | 810 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Andrea M. Gardner | 20 of 20 open |
| 42810 | 900 | Arranged, College Career Access Pathways | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | 20 of 20 open |
| 42814 | 905 | Arranged, College Career Access Pathways | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | 20 of 20 open |
| 42811 | 910 | Arranged, College Career Access Pathways | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | 20 of 20 open |
| 42850 | 915 | In person, College Career Access Pathways | Class: Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 2:10–3:00pm, Placer High School (Jan 12–May 6); Class: Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 2:10–2:35pm, Placer High School (Feb 2–Apr 22); Class: Tue/Wed 2:10–2:35pm, Placer High School (Mar 16–Mar 17); Class: Tue/Wed/Thu 2:10–2:35pm, Placer High School (May 11–May 13); Lab: Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 2:35–3:25pm, Placer High School (Feb 2–Apr 22); Lab: Tue/Wed 2:35–3:25pm, Placer High School (Mar 16–Mar 17); Lab: Tue/Wed/Thu 2:35–3:25pm, Placer High School (May 11–May 13); Lab: Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 3:00–3:25pm, Placer High School (Jan 12–May 6); Class: Wed/Thu 2:10–2:35pm, Placer High School (Jan 27–Jan 28); Lab: Wed/Thu 2:35–3:25pm, Placer High School (Jan 27–Jan 28); Class: Tue 2:10–2:35pm, Placer High School on May 18; Lab: Tue 2:35–3:25pm, Placer High School on May 18; Class: Thu 2:10–2:35pm, Placer High School on Mar 11; Lab: Thu 2:35–3:25pm, Placer High School on Mar 11 | Jan 12–May 18 | Jonathan C. Adams | 20 of 20 open |
| 43561 | 920 | Arranged, College Career Access Pathways | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | 20 of 20 open |
| 43562 | 930 | Arranged, College Career Access Pathways | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0082 — Intermediate Digital Filmmaking (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43386 | 098 | Hybrid | Class: Mon 9:00–10:15am, Q 263; Lab: Mon 10:15am–12:05pm, Q 263; Plus online work | Jan 25–May 22 | Angelina N. Rivers | 20 of 20 open |
| 41393 | 100 | Hybrid | Class: Wed 12:00–1:15pm, Q 263; Lab: Wed 1:15–3:05pm, Q 263; Plus online work | Jan 25–May 22 | Angelina N. Rivers | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0083 — Introduction to Three-Dimensional Modeling (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40043 | 805 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Mikiya Okada | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0085 — Introduction to Web Design (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40952 | 805 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Natalie Rishe | 20 of 20 open |
| 41621 | 810 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Natalie Rishe | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0087 — Content Management Systems for Designers (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43937 | 800 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | William A. Mead | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0088 — History of Filmmaking (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41392 | 805 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Angelina N. Rivers | 30 of 30 open |
| 41979 | 810 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Kristi C. Cortez | 30 of 30 open |

## AAD 0093 — Introduction to Motion Graphics (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41365 | 180 | Hybrid | Class: Wed 3:30–4:35pm, Q 263; Lab: Wed 4:35–5:55pm, Q 263; Plus online work | Jan 25–May 22 | Mikko S. Lautamo | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0094 — Digital Animation (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41151 | 800 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 25–May 22 | Mikiya Okada | 20 of 20 open |

## AAD 0097 — Business Practices for Creative Professionals (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43385 | 805 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 26–Jan 26 | Natalie Rishe | 25 of 25 open |