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Art New Media

Overview Degrees/Certificates Courses

This degree emphasizes visual arts produced in a digital environment. Art New Media focuses on new technology and a strong foundation in the fundamentals of visual art. Coursework includes a wide spectrum of studies in traditional and new media fundamentals relevant to art and design.

Degrees and Certificates Offered

A.A. in Art New Media
3D Modeling and Texturing Certificate
3D Rigging Technical Director Certificate
3D Technical Director Certificate
ARTNM: Character Design Certificate
ARTNM: Commercial Illustration Certificate
ARTNM: Web Design Certificate
Animation Certificate
Art New Media: Illustration Certificate
Graphic Design: Intern Artist Certificate
Graphic Design: Junior Artist Certificate
Graphic Design: Production Artist Certificate
Technical Communications Certificate

Dean Melissa Fish
Department Chair Matthew Stoehr
Phone (916) 484-8433
Email AskHB-Arts@arc.losrios.edu

Associate Degree

A.A. in Art New Media

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ART 300	Drawing and Composition I	3
ART 320	Design: Fundamentals (3)	3
ART 323	Design: Color Theory	3
ARTH 310	Modern Art	3
ARTNM 305	History of Graphic Design	3
ARTNM 450	Portfolio for Art New Media	3
A minimum of 15 units from the following:		15
ARTNM 302	Digital Basics for Art New Media (1.5)
ARTNM 303	Graphic Design: Typography (3)
ARTNM 320	Facial Expression and Anatomy (3)
or ART 306	Facial Expression and Anatomy (3)
ARTNM 322	Beginning Digital Art (3)
ARTNM 324	Digital Design (3)
ARTNM 325	Intermediate Digital Design (3)
ARTNM 326	Digital Painting (3)
ARTNM 328	Beginning Digital Photo Imagery (3)
ARTNM 330	Intermediate Digital Photo Imagery (3)
ART 339	Integrating Digital Media with Traditional Media I (3)
ARTNM 332	Digital Video (3)
ARTNM 352	Design for Publication (3)
ARTNM 354	Digital Prepress (3)
ARTNM 358	College Magazine: Art Selection and Editing (1 - 2)
ARTNM 359	College Magazine: Design and Production (3)
ARTNM 370	Introduction to Illustration (3)
or ART 314	Introduction to Illustration (3)
ARTNM 372	Character Design (3)
or ART 317	Character Design (3)
ARTNM 373	Storyboarding (3)
ARTNM 401	Introduction to Web Design (3)
ARTNM 402	Intermediate Web Design (3)
ARTNM 404	Interactive Basics (3)
ARTNM 405	Digital 2D Animation (3)
ARTNM 406	Design for Tablets (3)
ARTNM 420	Introduction to 3D Modeling (3)
ARTNM 421	3D Character Modeling (3)
ARTNM 422	3D Animation (3)
ARTNM 423	3D Texturing (3)
ARTNM 429	3D Rigging and Rig Building (3)
ARTNM 431	Short Production (3)
CISW 300	Web Publishing (3)
WEXP 498	Work Experience in (Subject) (0.5 - 4)
Total Units:		33

The Art New Media Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

analyze design principles relevant to new media technology
combine various technical skills in the field of art new media
create visual images utilizing traditional and/or digital media
synthesize concepts of modern art history and apply them to illustration, animation, graphic design, and web design
conceive visual solutions for successful visual communication
critique new media works

Career Information

Career opportunities include Graphic Designer, Character Designer, 3D Animator, Web Designer, 3D Modeler and Texture Artist, 3D Artist, Commercial Illustrator, and Print Designer.

Certificates of Achievement

3D Modeling and Texturing Certificate

This certificate combines a foundation of traditional sculpture and painting with computer-generated three-dimensional digital modeling and painting. High polygon modeling techniques are used to create assets for any industry in need of 3D modeling and texturing. Texturing will focus primarily on the use of manipulated and painted imagery to create complex surfaces.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ART 300	Drawing and Composition I	3
ART 375	Figure Sculpture	3
ARTNM 420	Introduction to 3D Modeling	3
ARTNM 421	3D Character Modeling	3
ARTNM 423	3D Texturing	3
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
ART 306	Facial Expression and Anatomy (3)
or ARTNM 320	Facial Expression and Anatomy (3)
ART 317	Character Design (3)
or ARTNM 372	Character Design (3)
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
ARTNM 431	Short Production (3)
WEXP 498	Work Experience in (Subject) (0.5 - 4)
Total Units:		21

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

create complex 3D environments, characters, and props to be used in any production.
create believable models of objects from life, photographs, or hand-drawn reference.
create accurate models of the human anatomy with a clear and clean polygon flow showing muscle, fat, skin, and bone topology.
create believable textures from reference images.
analyze and assess the needs of a project and determine the complexity of the models and textures to match the project.
create clean, high polygon count, polygon meshes ready for production.
create facial structures and shape targets preparing the character for facial animation.
create a portfolio-quality modeling and texturing demonstration reel.

Career Information

Students can continue their studies in 3D modeling and texturing at a four-year college or choose to apply their 3D modeling and texturing skills in the film, game, and broadcast industries, as well as other local industries, such as medical, legal, engineering, Web, and fine art.

3D Rigging Technical Director Certificate

This certificate offers training on the articulation of movement for 3D objects, environments, and characters. Rigging is the process of giving a character controls for movement, therein "articulating" its range of motion, or bringing the character to life. Standard rigs for vehicles, bipedal, and quadrupedal characters are created, as well as rig variations, such as cartoon rigs to maximize flexibility. In addition, students are expected to increase efficiency of production by creating rig building tools. Also, interfacing tools are created to increase efficiency and usability of the rigs in production.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ARTNM 420	Introduction to 3D Modeling	3
ARTNM 429	3D Rigging and Rig Building	3
CISC 323	Linux Operating System	1
CISP 300	Algorithm Design/Problem Solving	3
MATH 372	College Algebra for Calculus	4
MATH 373	Trigonometry for Calculus	4
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
ARTNM 431	Short Production (3)
or WEXP 498	Work Experience in (Subject) (0.5 - 4)
Total Units:		21

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

differentiate the types of deformers to achieve a specific deformation called for by animation.
create a concise set of animation controls.
analyze the animator's needs to provide and refine an articulation of the full range of expressions and body movement needed to support a character's acting range.
create a portfolio quality demonstration reel of their rigs animated.
proficiently use a programming language to solve rigging problems, create new tools, and create interfacing tools for the animator.
proficiently use math to solve rigging problems.
design and maintain master rigs that can be re-used as a basis for articulating similar characters, or applying existing rigs to newly created character sculpts.
differentiate the deformation needs of realistic musculature and traditional cartoon movement.

Career Information

Students can apply their 3D rigging skills in film, game, and broadcast, as well as local industries, such as medical, legal, engineering, Web, and fine art. Students can continue their studies in 3D rigging at a four-year college or choose an entry-level position in any of the 3D animation industries.

3D Technical Director Certificate

This certificate offers a comprehensive understanding of the computer generated three-dimensional (CG 3D) production process. It is designed for self-learners, entrepreneurs, and developers of independent content or someone looking for a high level position in a 3D animation company. A broad range of topics are covered from traditional sculpting to digital rendering. In addition to technical direction, this certificate is ideal for any 3D Generalist position.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ART 300	Drawing and Composition I	3
ART 304	Figure Drawing I	3
ARTNM 320	Facial Expression and Anatomy	3
ARTNM 420	Introduction to 3D Modeling	3
ARTNM 429	3D Rigging and Rig Building	3
CISC 323	Linux Operating System	1
CISP 300	Algorithm Design/Problem Solving	3
MATH 372	College Algebra for Calculus	4
MATH 373	Trigonometry for Calculus	4
A minimum of 6 units from the following:		6¹
ARTNM 421	3D Character Modeling (3)
ARTNM 422	3D Animation (3)
ARTNM 423	3D Texturing (3)
ARTNM 431	Short Production (3)
Total Units:		33

¹ARTNM 422 has a prerequisite of ARTNM 405

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

plan a production pipeline and solve 3D production issues with a holistic understanding of 3D.
create portfolio-quality demonstration reels with animation, modeling, texturing, and rigging.
differentiate various 3D software strengths and weaknesses.
apply for an entry-level 3D position calling for a 3D Technical Director or 3D Generalist.
create digital textures and materials from observing and scanning real-world surfaces and materials.
apply textures and materials to a computer-generated environment.

Career Information

Students can apply 3D skills in film, game, and broadcast, as well as local industries, such as medical, legal, engineering, Web, and fine art. Students can continue their studies in 3D at a four-year college or choose an entry-level position in any of the 3D animation industries.

ARTNM: Character Design Certificate

This certificate focuses on the visual concept development of believable characters. Skills in traditional and digital illustration are applied to create characters for animation, games, comics, graphic novels, children’s books, and illustrated novels.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ART 300	Drawing and Composition I	3
ART 302	Drawing and Composition II	3
ART 304	Figure Drawing I	3
ARTNM 320	Facial Expression and Anatomy (3)	3
or ART 306	Facial Expression and Anatomy (3)
ARTNM 326	Digital Painting	3
ARTNM 372	Character Design	3¹
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
ART 305	Figure Drawing II (3)
ART 375	Figure Sculpture (3)
Total Units:		21

¹ART 302 (Drawing and Composition II) with a grade of "C" or better

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

create believable characters using traditional and digital media
research the environment, social and cultural structure, anatomy, costume and motion as they relate to a particular narrative
create characters with believable gesture and movement that are consistent with the character concept
analyze and apply facial expressions for the character that effectively describe the character within a narrative
utilize references from photographs, illustration, and animation to create characters that effectively interact within their environment
compile a portfolio that presents the process of character creation from research through final presentation

Career Information

Career opportunities include film, game, broadcast, and illustration industries.

ARTNM: Commercial Illustration Certificate

This certificate focuses on traditional visual art principles to clearly communicate the needs of a client and their target audience. It includes skill sets from both the traditional arts and digital media. Illustration skills are applied in areas of editorial, advertising, technical and book illustration, as well as 3D modeling and texturing, animation, set design, and product design.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ART 300	Drawing and Composition I	3
ART 304	Figure Drawing I	3
ARTNM 324	Digital Design	3
ARTNM 326	Digital Painting	3
ARTNM 328	Beginning Digital Photo Imagery	3
ARTNM 370	Introduction to Illustration (3)	3
or ART 314	Introduction to Illustration (3)
Total Units:		18

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

create drawn and painted images using traditional and digital media
research and develop visual content with an understanding of the client's target audience
develop and produce visual solutions that meet the needs of a client within a deadline
analyze and apply color schemes to communicate a message that meets the client's needs
research modern art and illustration history, applying concepts to illustrations to effectively communicate visually within contemporary culture
compile a portfolio that demonstrates skill with both traditional and digital media and client based concept development

Career Information

Career opportunities include editorial, advertising, technical and book illustration, 3D modeling and texturing, animation, set design, and product design

ARTNM: Web Design Certificate

The Web Design certificate incorporates the fundamentals of visual communication with industry-standard work flow and tools to prepare creatives and talents for the web design industry. The certificate focuses on the visual language necessary for a web designer to produce compelling graphics in the web authoring environment. Students are encouraged to further their studies in interactive design by obtaining other Art New Media Certificates such as the Interactive Design Certificate, the Digital Imagery Certificate and the Video Certificate within the Art New Media department, or similar programs at a four-year college, or encouraged to choose an entry-level position in the web design industry.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ARTNM 303	Graphic Design: Typography	3
ARTNM 324	Digital Design	3
ARTNM 328	Beginning Digital Photo Imagery	3
ARTNM 325	Intermediate Digital Design	3
ARTNM 330	Intermediate Digital Photo Imagery	3
ARTNM 401	Introduction to Web Design	3
ARTNM 332	Digital Video	3
ARTNM 402	Intermediate Web Design	3
Total Units:		24

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

produce compelling graphics incorporating industry-standard work flow and tools
design visually successful web pages/web sites using visual design concepts
evaluate content needs for target audience
assess the most effective navigation flow
conceive and deliver visual solutions for a client within a defined time frame

Career Information

Web design skills are used in business, government, educational institutions, and the entertainment industry.

Animation Certificate

This certificate focuses on traditional animation principles to create believable animations. Animations created range from motion graphics for broadcast television to animated product placement to characters used for the telling of fantastic stories. It focuses on skill sets in both the traditional arts and digital environments.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ART 300	Drawing and Composition I	3
ARTNM 373	Storyboarding	3
ARTNM 405	Digital 2D Animation	3
ARTNM 422	3D Animation	3
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
ART 306	Facial Expression and Anatomy (3)
or ARTNM 320	Facial Expression and Anatomy (3)
ART 317	Character Design (3)
or ARTNM 372	Character Design (3)
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
ARTNM 431	Short Production (3)
WEXP 498	Work Experience in (Subject) (0.5 - 4)
Total Units:		18

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

research and demonstrate application of the principles of animation to tell a story with meaning through movement.
create the motions, gestures, and expressions of three-dimensional computer graphics characters and objects.
critique animation and regularly improve upon demonstration reels.
create a portfolio-quality animation demonstration reel.
create animation from live reference, video reference, and from hand-drawn imagery.
create animation in various 2D and 3D software programs and apply the principles regardless of the software differences.
block-in movements in rough animation and show for approval in a weekly review.
finish work for approval in a timely manner.

Career Information

Students can apply animation skills in film, game, and broadcast, as well as local industries, such as medical, legal, engineering, Web, fine art, and entrepreneurial. Students can continue their studies in animation at a four-year college or choose an entry level position in any of the animation industries.

Art New Media: Illustration Certificate

This certificate focuses on using traditional visual art principles to clearly communicate the needs of a client and/or target a specific audience. It includes skill sets from both the traditional arts and digital media. Illustration skills are applied in animation, character design, 3D modeling and texturing, set design, product design, as well as areas of editorial, advertising, technical, and book illustration.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ART 300	Drawing and Composition I	3
ART 304	Figure Drawing I	3
ART 323	Design: Color Theory	3
ART 327	Painting I (3)	3
or ART 336	Watercolor Painting (3)
ARTH 310	Modern Art	3
ART 320	Design: Fundamentals (3)	3
ARTNM 320	Facial Expression and Anatomy (3)	3
or ART 306	Facial Expression and Anatomy (3)
ARTNM 324	Digital Design	3
ARTNM 326	Digital Painting	3
ARTNM 370	Introduction to Illustration (3)	3
or ART 314	Introduction to Illustration (3)
Total Units:		30

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

create drawn and painted images using traditional and digital media
research and develop visual content with an understanding of the target audience
develop and produce visual solutions that meet the needs of a client within a deadline
analyze and apply effective color schemes to enhance the viewer's emotional response to the content of an illustration
research modern art and illustration history, applying concepts to illustrations to effectively communicate visually within contemporary culture
create a portfolio that demonstrates skill with traditional and digital media and concept development

Career Information

Career opportunities include animation, character design, 3D modeling and texturing, set design, product design, as well as areas of editorial, advertising, technical, and book illustration.

Graphic Design: Intern Artist Certificate

This certificate introduces the software and theory used by graphic designers in the design studio. It covers page layout, vector drawing, and photo manipulation basics. It also focuses on current industry trends in the digital marketplace.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ARTNM 303	Graphic Design: Typography	3
ARTNM 324	Digital Design	3
ARTNM 328	Beginning Digital Photo Imagery	3
ARTNM 352	Design for Publication	3
ARTNM 359	College Magazine: Design and Production	3
ARTNM 401	Introduction to Web Design	3
ARTNM 402	Intermediate Web Design	3
Total Units:		21

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

assess typographic hierarchy as it relates to message development.
build digital files to specs required by the current industry.
integrate different software files into one digital file.
resolve digital production issues as they relate to industry standards.
correlate deadline issues as they relate to production schedules.

Career Information

Students can apply their acquired skills for internship positions in graphic arts related jobs such as entry-level design positions, entry-level in-house design positions, and production artist positions. Or, with additional coursework, students can continue their studies at a qualified four-year college.

Graphic Design: Junior Artist Certificate

This certificate introduces software applications, industry-standard hardware, and the typographic/fundamental and technical skills necessary for today’s workplace. It focuses on visual communication through layout design, typography, and the dynamic relationship between image and type. It meets current marketplace demands by incorporating print/non-print media and the effect new technologies have on a changing communications field.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ARTNM 303	Graphic Design: Typography	3
ARTNM 305	History of Graphic Design	3
ARTNM 324	Digital Design	3
ARTNM 325	Intermediate Digital Design	3
ARTNM 328	Beginning Digital Photo Imagery	3
ARTNM 330	Intermediate Digital Photo Imagery	3
ARTNM 352	Design for Publication	3
ARTNM 354	Digital Prepress	3
ARTNM 359	College Magazine: Design and Production	3
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
WEXP 498	Work Experience in (Subject) (0.5 - 4)
Total Units:		30

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

analyze and formulate visual communication concepts using graphic design principles and standards.
evaluate the role of typography as a communication device and know how the graphic design field fits into today’s multimedia environment.
design and produce two-dimensional media projects taking into account client needs, composition, color, and hierarchy of information.
construct camera-ready art with industry standard graphic design software.
evaluate problems generated by clients and execute visual concepts through research, thumbnails, roughs, design development and presentation.
prioritize design and production deadlines for a deadline oriented industry.

Career Information

Students can apply their acquired skills in typography, software and concept development to apply for production artist or junior graphic designer positions.

Graphic Design: Production Artist Certificate

This certificate covers the process of digital production for printing and web. It focuses on the core software programs and current industry trends for digital media.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ARTNM 324	Digital Design	3
ARTNM 328	Beginning Digital Photo Imagery	3
ARTNM 352	Design for Publication	3
ARTNM 354	Digital Prepress	3
ARTNM 359	College Magazine: Design and Production	3
ARTNM 401	Introduction to Web Design	3
Total Units:		18

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

investigate the basics of digital software for vector- and pixel- based media
analyze specific conditions which influence digital production decisions
categorize raster-based images and vector-based art as they relate to print and web
calculate resolution, color modes and file size as they relate to print and web production
construct a series of projects which build knowledge of simple and complex production issues

Career Information

This certificate prepares students for entry-level print or web production artist positions.

Technical Communications Certificate

This certificate offers an interdisciplinary program of courses in Technical Communications, Art/New Media, and Computer Information Systems to prepare students for a variety of technical writing and professional communication careers. The certificate includes the theory, writing skills, design background, and computer applications knowledge needed for jobs in technical communication.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ARTNM 352	Design for Publication (3)	2 - 3
or CISA 330	Desktop Publishing (2)
CISA 305	Beginning Word Processing (2)	2 - 3
or BUSTEC 310	Introduction to Word/Information Processing (3)
CISW 300	Web Publishing	3
TECCOM 300	Introduction to Technical/Professional Communication	3
TECCOM 310	Writing Digital Content	1
TECCOM 330	Writing Technical Manuals	1
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
BUS 100	English for the Professional (3)
BUS 310	Business Communications (3)
CISW 321	Web Site Development using Dreamweaver (3)
Total Units:		15 - 17

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

analyze audience information needs.
compose concise, clearly written professional documents organized with the audiences' needs in mind.
design print and online resources that communicate organizations' values, enhance readability, and are easy to use.
demonstrate basic skills in the use of word processing, page design, and web design applications.
evaluate organizations' communication goals and needs based on technical writing principles.

Career Information

Technical communicators find employment in medical, scientific, high tech, business, university, and government settings. They may write white papers, tutorials, reference and procedure manuals, help systems, user assistance video scripts, grants and proposals, and more.

Art New Media (ARTNM) Courses

ARTNM 302 Digital Basics for Art New Media

Units:1.5
Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is an introduction to the digital environment for Art New Media. Topics include operating system(s), digital vocabulary, scanning, saving, and file formats. Distinctions between vector, bitmap, and page layout applications are made using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.

ARTNM 303 Graphic Design: Typography

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course covers the art of visual communication and introduces the tools and concepts of visual thinking. It emphasizes the potential of typography as an effective communications tool. Additionally, it also covers historical overviews, portfolio development, and client presentations, paired with the terminology and visual language of design through the creation and evaluation of individual projects.

ARTNM 305 History of Graphic Design

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course covers the history of visual communications as developed by ancient cultures through the present with an emphasis on commercial design, illustration, typographic development, and technological invention. It includes modern graphic design movements of the 20th century through the expansive media innovations of today. This course focuses primarily on analysis of design from a range of sources and cultures, with an emphasis on Europe and some attention to Asia and northern Africa.

ARTNM 320 Facial Expression and Anatomy

Same As:ART 306
Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory:ART 304
Transferable:CSU; UC
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course covers human facial expression and anatomy using live models, anatomical references, and imagination. This course addresses diversity [or the longer list of identity categories] of the human form. Issues of expression as it relates to skeletal and muscular anatomy are addressed through a series of projects. This course is not open to students who have taken ART 306.

ARTNM 322 Beginning Digital Art

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:AA/AS Area I
C-ID:C-ID ARTS 250
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This introductory digital art course focuses on digital media processes, including software and hardware tools that facilitate creative visual and conceptual approaches to digital art making. A wide range of digital imaging techniques are explored and time-based processes are introduced, leading to the creation of digital images, animations/videos, and mixed media objects. The course also explores artists’ uses of new technologies in contemporary art-making practices. A vocabulary of new media terms and practices is developed through discussions and critiques.

ARTNM 324 Digital Design

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ARTNM 303; Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLR 340 AND ESLW 340; AND ART 300 OR ART 320 and ARTNM 302
Transferable:CSU; UC (effective Fall 2024)
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is an introduction to fundamental design principles using the basic tools of Adobe Illustrator. It applies design skills and the tools of the software application to produce individual
portfolio-quality projects.

ARTNM 325 Intermediate Digital Design

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:ARTNM 324 with a grade of "C" or better
Transferable:CSU; UC (effective Fall 2024)
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is a continuation of ARTNM 324. It defines advanced elements of graphic design, composition, and gestalt visual principles as they relate to dominance, hierarchy, balance, and color. These topics are combined and applied to the tools and advanced imaging capabilities of Adobe Illustrator.

ARTNM 326 Digital Painting

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ART 300 and ARTNM 302
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces the fundamental principles of color, drawing, and painting using the basic tools of Corel Painter. Visual communication skills of color, drawing, and painting are applied to produce individual portfolio-quality projects.

ARTNM 328 Beginning Digital Photo Imagery

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ART 300 and ARTNM 302
Transferable:CSU; UC
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is an introduction to computer-based photographic imaging with emphasis on utilizing cutting edge digital imaging tools to realize design objects. Basic operating principles of Adobe Photoshop are covered. Topics include scanning, basic photo correction, selections, layer basics, adjustment layers, basic masking and channels, typography, vector drawings, and compositing. Design fundamentals are discussed. Topics include positive and negative space relationship, unity, balance, and basic color theory. Concept development is also introduced.

ARTNM 330 Intermediate Digital Photo Imagery

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:ARTNM 328 with a grade of "C" or better
Transferable:CSU; UC
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces the intermediate techniques of digital photo imagery in Adobe Photoshop. Topics include the terminology of digital photo imaging, intermediate masking, channel and curve techniques, photomontage history and techniques, intermediate black and white techniques, issues surrounding dynamic range, color correction, features of the Action and History palettes, exploration of Layer Blending Modes, printing and/or transferring images onto various different media, working with large format images, and commercial printers.

ARTNM 332 Digital Video

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ARTNM 302
Transferable:CSU; UC
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course applies the principles of cinematography and editing to the production of digital video. Industry standard software is employed to capture/import, edit, and produce high-end visual productions. The course includes transitions, multiple layers, alpha channels, and composite shot segments. Evaluation of multimedia projects containing video segments in terms of design aesthetics and technical competence is included. This course examines the genres of documentary, short narrative film, title sequencing, and experimental film.

ARTNM 352 Design for Publication

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ART 320 or ARTNM 310 AND ARTNM 302.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces the basic operating principles of digital page layout software using Adobe InDesign. Principles of typography and the development of the printed page are applied to individual portfolio-quality projects. Areas of focus include book, magazine, and newspaper design, as well as publications such as newsletters, journals, and catalogs. An overview of promotionals, such as fliers, posters, and brochures is also included.

ARTNM 354 Digital Prepress

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:ARTNM 352 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory:Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLW 340.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces digital prepress for graphic design using industry standard software, like Adobe InDesign. Areas of focus include desktop production for commercial offset printing, preparation of print-ready digital files, paper selection, and the language necessary to properly communicate with commercial printers.

ARTNM 358 College Magazine: Art Selection and Editing

Units:1 - 2
Hours:12 - 24 hours LEC; 18 - 36 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ARTH 300 and ARTNM 302
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course provides instruction in the editing of ARC's college magazine, the American River Review, for national competitions sponsored by organizations such as the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and the Associated Collegiate Press. The course focuses on the implementation of a submission process for art work including art handling, tracking of submissions, photography for print and evaluation of submissions. It may be taken four times for credit. A portion of this course may be offered in a TBA component of 6-20 hours which may include photographing 2D and 3D artwork, scanning or photographing photographic artwork, downloading or scanning digital submissions, and production organization such as reformatting and naming files, organizing files into media groups for evaluation.

ARTNM 359 College Magazine: Design and Production

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ARTNM 302, 324, 328, 352, or 354
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course provides instruction in the design and production of ARC’s college magazine, the American River Review, for national competitions sponsored by organizations such as the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and the Associated Collegiate Press. The course focuses on the graphic design, digital production, and printing of a literary and fine art magazine as well as the publicity, marketing, fund-raising, and distribution of the magazine. It provides the design staff a collaborative experience with the editorial staff taught by the English Department. It may be taken four times for credit.

ARTNM 370 Introduction to Illustration

Same As:ART 314
Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is a survey of the history of illustration, defining areas of specialization and the illustrator's role in visual communication. The appropriate use of materials, tools and methods is evaluated. Illustration is analyzed as a method of visual problem solving through a series of projects with varied applications. This course is not open to students who have taken ART 314.

ARTNM 371 Comic Book Development and Structure

Units:3
Hours:42 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
Course Family:Applied Drawing
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ARTNM 372 and 373 with grades of "C" or better
Transferable:CSU (effective Fall 2024); UC (effective Fall 2024)
General Education:AA/AS Area I (effective Fall 2024)
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

The confluence of social media, pop-culture, and political issues in relation to comic book themes will be examined and implemented. This course will also review the history of comic books, deconstruct effective storytelling, and examine the basics of character development. Current story and illustration trends will be identified. Traditional as well as current methods/technologies to illustrate and self-publish will be implemented. Historical, political, and social issues affecting storytelling are examined.

ARTNM 372 Character Design

Same As:ART 317
Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Course Family:Applied Drawing
Prerequisite:ART 302 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory:ART 304 and ARTNM 302
Transferable:CSU; UC
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces the visual development of characters based on archetypal patterns. Topics include backstory, personality, and physical attributes. Fundamental drawing skills such as shape, form, anatomical structure, and motion will be included. Both digital and traditional media are applied. It also covers the graphical development of characters for animation, games, comics, graphic novels, children's books, and illustrated novels. It is not open to students who have completed ART 317.

ARTNM 373 Storyboarding

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory:ARTNM 372 with a grade of "C" or better
Transferable:CSU; UC
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces the storyboarding process for a range of industries, from film and game entertainment to the industrial and medical industries. It includes creating artwork for the visual interpretation of scripts and provided concepts, as well as developing original ideas. In addition, conceptual exercises, drawing practice, and the use of cinematic rules used in the industry are covered. Topics also include scale and camera angle, camera movement, character staging, composition, basic editing processes, creating animatics, and story reels.

ARTNM 401 Introduction to Web Design

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ARTNM 303, 324, and 328
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces technical and conceptual aspects of creating interactive visual media for screen-based delivery. It concentrates on designing standards-based web sites and applying standardized best practices to web design. This course introduces the basics of layout for visual communication by tightly integrating the design concepts with technical execution in a web environment. It also applies industry-standard authoring tools, and closely examines the meaning and validity of interactivity. Meaning and validity of interactivity are closely examined.

ARTNM 402 Intermediate Web Design

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:ARTNM 401 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course covers production and intermediate design processes for the web with an emphasis on visual design. It employs various industry standard software applications to create original graphics, control layout and type, process images, and publish professional web pages and/or sites. Topics include an in-depth discussion on the processes and the strategies of combining text, images, animation, video, and audio elements to create compelling visual experiences for web users.

ARTNM 404 Interactive Basics

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ARTNM 328, ARTNM 401, or CISW 300
Transferable:CSU; UC
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces the design and delivery of rich interactive content suitable for graphical experiences across personal computers, mobile devices, and screens. Topics include generating interactivity between vector-based graphics, animation, integration of digital audio, raster graphics, and digital video. Industry standard workflow from image authoring to interactive authoring is discussed in detail. Visual design principles and interface design concepts are integrated into the making of portfolio-quality projects.

ARTNM 405 Digital 2D Animation

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ART 300 and ARTNM 302
Transferable:CSU; UC
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course provides techniques for using the traditional principles of animation with industry-standard software. Topics include animating a bouncing ball, ball with a tail, ball with legs, full body bipedal, and a face synchronized to audio. Character animation topics involve locomotion, such as walking and jumping, using the traditional principles. Technical issues, such as frame-by-frame animation (cell animation), rotoscoping, interpolated or f-curve animation, are discussed and applied. Projects will be published using Web media, such as Artstation and Youtube.

ARTNM 406 Design for Tablets

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ARTNM 330, 352, and 402
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces production and design processes of tablet-based media. Various industry standard software applications are employed to create compatible websites, digital documents, PDF presentations, and ePub creations. Topics include the processes and the strategies of combining text, images, animation, video, and audio elements to create compelling visual experiences for tablet-oriented mobile media.

ARTNM 420 Introduction to 3D Modeling

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ART 320, ART 370, ARTNM 302, or ARTNM 370
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces computer-generated three-dimensional, or CG 3D, modeling using industry standard software. The primary focus of this course is modeling using polygons, surfaces, and curves to produce quality demo reel renders of the models. Objects range from simplistic primitive shapes to sophisticated models of animals and plants. Software application tools, such as Autodesk Maya and Pixologic Zbrush, are applied to produce content for use in 3D printing, film, game, fine art, broadcast, medical and industrial animation, and more.

ARTNM 421 3D Character Modeling

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:ARTNM 420 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory:ART 375
Transferable:CSU; UC
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is a continuation of ARTNM 420. Industry techniques and issues related to humanoid character modeling are analyzed and applied. Industry issues, such as the topology flow of human anatomy, facial blend targets, and joint correction, are developed. Clothing, hair, and accessories are added to the characters, strictly following concept designs. This course addresses representing gender, ethnic, racial, cultural, age, and ability diversity in the human form.

ARTNM 422 3D Animation

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:ARTNM 405 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory:ART 375, DANCE 390, or TAP 300
Transferable:CSU; UC
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course provides 3D animation techniques using industry standard software. It covers the traditional animation as they are applied and translated to the computer-generated 3D (CG 3D) environment, and also to characters that walk, breathe, and act according to the twelve principles of animation. Topics also include weight, thought process, and the wave principle. Technical issues, such as walking along uneven ground, importing and blending MoCap data, and locomotion around obstacles, are addressed.

ARTNM 423 3D Texturing

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:ARTNM 420 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory:ARTNM 328, ARTPH 300, and ARTPH 305
Transferable:CSU; UC (effective Fall 2024)
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course applies modeling and texturing techniques, or image mapping, to produce environments using industry standard software, such as Autodesk Maya and Substance Painter. Topics include modeling and unwrapping structures, vegetation, and detritus for environments. Also, creating a texture reference library and image preparation for repeating texture, custom alpha maps and brushes.

ARTNM 429 3D Rigging and Rig Building

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:ARTNM 420 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory:ARTNM 421 and 422
Transferable:CSU; UC
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course provides skills for the articulation of computer-generated three-dimensional, or CG 3D, objects. Projects include the creation of rigs for inanimate objects with the intent to animate, and the creation of a full body rig for bipedal and quadrupedal characters. Scripting languages and rig building tools are utilized to expedite the rigging process. 3D production issues, such as interfaces for animators, are addressed.

ARTNM 431 Short Production

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:ARTNM 420 or 422 with a grade of "C" or better
Transferable:CSU; UC (effective Fall 2024)
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is a mixed media course combining the visual effects of 3D animation and the traditions of 2D animation. The pipeline of computer-generated three dimensional (CG 3D) art and 2D animation imagery are surveyed and practiced to create short productions that are three minutes or less. Areas of focus include a variety of real world short production scenarios, such as producing a film based on a storyboarded news article, children's book, comic strip, or a segment of a script writer's work. Storyboards from the ARTNM 373 Storyboarding course are selected and produced in this course.

ARTNM 450 Portfolio for Art New Media

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:Completion of 9 units from one Art New Media Certificate with a grade of "C" or better
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

The course provides essential skills, strategies and processes involved in organizing, selecting, writing and marketing one's creative work. Topics include file organization, file accessibility and backup, research techniques, target identification, resume building, letter of interest, portfolio construction, building resumes, interview techniques, interview body language, job research, and portfolio presentation. The portfolio can be tailored for application for jobs in the creative industry, transfer to 4-year art or graphics programs, graduate schools, gallery exhibitions, artist residencies, scholarships and artist grants.

ARTNM 495 Independent Studies in Art New Media

Units:1 - 3
Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

Independent Study is an opportunity for the student to extend classroom experience in this subject, while working independently of a formal classroom situation. Independent study is an extension of work offered in a specific class in the college catalog. To be eligible for independent study, students must have completed the basic regular catalog course at American River College. They must also discuss the study with a professor in this subject and secure approval. Only one independent study for each catalog course will be allowed.

ARTNM 498 Work Experience in Art New Media

Units:0.5 - 4
Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:Students must be in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position, or job related to art new media with a cooperating site supervisor. Students are advised to consult with the Art New Media Department faculty to review specific certificate and degree work experience requirements
Advisory:Eligible for ENGWR 300 or ESLW 340.
Transferable:CSU
General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the field of art new media. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in transfer-level degree occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce, completion of Title 5 required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at an approved work site, and developing workplace skills and competencies.

During the semester, the student is required to complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. All students are required to attend the first course meeting, a mid-semester meeting, and a final meeting. Additionally, students who have not already successfully completed a Work Experience course will be required to attend weekly orientations while returning participants may meet individually with the instructor as needed. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

ARTNM 499 Experimental Offering in Art New Media

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This is the experimental courses description.