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Interested in expressing your creativity? The Art Department offers various courses that build a foundation of skills in the areas of Art History, Digital Media Art, Interactive Media Arts, and Studio Art.
The Art Department is made up of several programs for students interested in studying or creating art. Explore the language of Art through Art History and discover the way artists have used art to represent their lives and the world around them. Create visual art using drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture techniques and concepts. Produce digital media art content for graphic design, photography, and video projects. Develop immersive worlds through interactive media using animation, game design, and environmental design.
Most of the Art Department’s programs can be completed in two years. The Art Department offers AA, AA-T, AS, COA, COP awards in four distinct areas of Art History, Digital Media Art, Interactive Media Arts, and Studio Art.
Most of the Art Department’s courses articulate to a CalState or UC. Many art students transfer to a four-year institution including prestigious art schools such as ArtCenter College of Design and the California Institute of the Arts.
Many Studio Art courses run open studio times where students can continue to work on projects outside of class lab time. Additionally, the college’s Student Success Center is a dedicated computer lab and tutoring center for Digital Media Art and Interactive Media Arts students. The Art Department also hosts a student art exhibition every year in addition to supporting student-led art clubs at IVC.
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Sample Academic Plans
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ENGL C1000 (WR 1) | Academic Reading and Writing | 1A | 4 |
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)* | Introduction to Statistics | 2A | 3 |
ART 80 | Drawing Fundamentals | Major | 3 |
COMM C1000 (COMM 1) | Introduction to Public Speaking | 1C | 3 |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 1-3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ENGL C1001 (WR 2) | Critical Thinking and Writing | 1B | 4 |
ART 25 or ART 26 | Art History Survey I or II: Western | 3A & Major | 3 |
Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 3B | 3 |
Ethnic Studies | Ethnic Studies 10, 20 or 30ences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ART | Art Major Prepration Course | Major | 3 |
Biological Science | Biological Science GE Course | 5B | 3 |
Biological Science Lab | Biological Science Lab GE Course | 5C | 1 |
Social and Behavior Science** | Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 3 | |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 2-3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ART | Art Major Prepration Course | Major | 3 |
Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | 5A | 3 |
Social and Behavior Science** | Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 3 | |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 3 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ENGL C1000 (WR 1) | Academic Reading and Writing | 1A | 4 |
MATH | Math GE Course | 2 | 3-5 |
ART 40 | 2-D Design and Color | 7 & Major | 3 |
ART 80 | Drawing Fundamentals | Major | 3 |
Lifelong Health* | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 2-3 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking | 1C | 3-4 |
COMM C1000 (COMM 1) | Introduction to Public Speaking | 1B | 3 |
ART 41 | 3D Design | Major | 3 |
ART 50 | Beginning Oil Painting | Major | 3 |
American Institutions | American Institutions GE Course | 8 | 3 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ART 85 | Life Drawing I | Major | 3 |
ART | Art Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
ART | Art Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Lifelong Health* | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 3 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ART | Art Major Course from List A or B | Major | 3 |
ART | Art Major Course from List A or B | Major | 3 |
Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
Cultural Diversity | Cultural Diversity GE Course | 5 | 3 |
Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 6 | 3 |
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ENGL C1000 (WR 1) | Academic Reading and Writing | 1A | 4 |
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)* | Introduction to Statistics | 2A | 3 |
ARTH 25 | Art History Survey I: Western | 3A & Major | 3 |
COMM C1000 (COMM 1) | Introduction to Public Speaking | 1C | 3 |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 1-3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ENGL C1001 (WR 2) | Critical Thinking and Writing | 1B | 4 |
ARTH 26 | Art History Survey II: Western | 3A & Major | 3 |
Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 3B | 3 |
Ethnic Studies | Ethnic Studies 10, 20 or 30ences GE Course | 3 | |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Art History | Art History Major Prepration Course | Major | 3 |
Biological Science | Biological Science GE Course | 5B | 3 |
Biological Science LAB | Biological Science Lab GE Course | 5C | 1 |
Social and Behavior Sciences | Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course | 3 | |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 3 | |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 2-3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Art History | Art History UC Major Prepration Course (As needed) | Major | 3 |
Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | 5A | 3 |
Social and Behavior Sciences | Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 3 | |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ENGL C1000 (WR 1) | Academic Reading and Writing | A2 | 4 |
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)* | Introduction to Statistics | B4 | 3 |
ARTH 25 | Art History Survey I: Western | C1 & Major | 3 |
Learning & Self Dev | Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course | E | 3 |
Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 1-3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking GE Course | A3 | 3-4 |
COMM C1000 (COMM 1) | Introduction to Public Speaking | A1 | 3 |
ARTH 26 | Art History Survey II: Western | C1 & Major | 3 |
Humanities | Humanities GE Course | C2 | 3 |
Ethnic Studies | Ethnic Studies GE Course | F | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ART 80 | Drawing Fundamentals | C1 & Major | 3 |
ARTH 27 | Art History Survey III: Non-Western (Typically Offered Spring) | C1 & Major | 3 |
Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | B1 | 3 |
Physical Science LAB | Physical Science Lab | B3 | 1 |
HIST 20 or HIST 21 | American History Course | D | 3 |
Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ARTH Major | Art History Major AA-T Course from LIST B | Major | 3 |
ARTH Major | Art History Major AA-T Course from LIST B or C | Major | 3 |
Life Science | Life Science Course | B2 | 3 |
POLS C1000 (PS 1) | American Government | D | 3 |
Social Science | Social Science GE Course | D | 3 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ENGL C1000 (WR 1) | Academic Reading and Writing | 1A | 4 |
MATH | Math GE Course | 2 | 3-5 |
ARTH 25 | Art History Survey I: Western | 7 & Major | 3 |
ARTH 4 | Introduction to Art Theory | Major | 3 |
Lifelong Health* | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 2 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking | 1C | 3-4 |
COMM C1000 (COMM 1) | Introduction to Public Speaking | 1B | 3 |
ARTH 26 | Art History Survey II: Western | Major | 3 |
ARTH Major | Art History Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
Cultural Diversity | Cultural Diversity GE Course | 5 | 3 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ARTH 27 | Art History Survey III: Non-Western | Major | 3 |
ARTH Major | Art History Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
American Institutions | American Institutions GE Course | 8 | 3 |
Lifelong Health* | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ARTH Major | Art History Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 6 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
Course | Title | AS GE AREA/MAJOR | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ENGL C1000 (WR 1) | Academic Reading and Writing | 1A | 4 |
MATH GE | Various (Degree Applicable Math Related GE Course) | 1C | 3-5 |
DMA 10 | Introduction to Digital Media | Major | 3 |
DMA 51 | Beginning Digital Photography | Major | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2-3 |
Course | Title | AS GE AREA/MAJOR | Units |
---|---|---|---|
COMMUNICATION/THINKING | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
DMA 55 | Graphic Design I | Major | 3 |
DMA 65 or DMA 70 | Typography or Digital Video Production | Major | 3 |
Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE AREA/MAJOR | Units |
---|---|---|---|
DMA 62 | Motion Graphics (Fall Only) | Major | 3 |
DMA 52 or DMA 56 | Intermediate Digital Photography or Graphic Design II | Major | 3 |
Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE AREA/MAJOR | Units |
---|---|---|---|
DMA 91 | Portfolio Development | Major | 3 |
DMA MAJOR | DMA Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DMA 10 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
DMA 51 | Beginning Digital Photography | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DMA 55 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
DMA 65 or DMA 70 | Typography or Digital Video Production | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DMA 62 | Motion Graphics (Fall Only) | 3 |
DMA 52 or DMA 56 | Intermediate Digital Photography or Graphic Design II | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DMA 91 | Portfolio Development | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
IMA 20 | Writing and Storyboarding for Games | 3 |
IMA 96 | 2D Animation Principles | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
IMA 79 | Character Design and Layout | 3 |
ART 85 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
IMA 193 | Portfolio Development - 2D Motion | 2.5 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
IMA 20 | Writing and Storyboarding for Games | 3 |
IMA 30 | 3D Animation | 3 |
IMA 89 | Rigging for 3D Animation | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
IMA 79 | Character Design and Layout | 3 |
IMA 88 | 3D Character Animation II | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
IMA 192 | Portfolio Development - 3D Motion | 2.5 |
Note: This sample academic plan shows additional units for this certificate as compared to the IVC catalog due to prerequisite requirements.
Course | Title | CSU GE AREA/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ENGL C1000 (WR 1) | Academic Reading and Writing | 1A | 4 |
MATH GE | Various (Degree Applicable Math Related GE Course) | 1C | 3-5 |
IMA 40 | Introduction to Game Design | Major Course | 3 |
IMA 98 | 3D Modeling for Games and Film | Major Course | 3 |
IMA 30 | 3D Animation | Major Course | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE AREA/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
COMMUNICATION/THINKING | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
MAJOR ELECTIVE | Pipeline Specialization Elective from Major | Major Elective | 3 |
IMA 99 | Virtual Film Production | Major Elective | 3 |
SOCIAL SCIENCES | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
ACCT 112.1 | Spreedsheets 1 | Major Course | 1.5 |
ACCT 112.2 | Spreedsheets 2 | Major Course | 1.5 |
Course | Title | CSU GE AREA/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
MGT 12A or MGT 12AH | The Legal Environment of a Business | Major Course | 3 |
IMA 22 | Basic Game Engine | Major Course | 3 |
NATURAL SCIENCES | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
MAJOR ELECTIVE | Production Management Elective from Major | Major elective | 3 |
MAJOR ELECTIVE | Pipeline Specialization Elective from Major | Major elective | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE AREA/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
IMA 191 | Portfolio Development | Major Course | 3 |
ARTS/HUMANITIES | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
ETHNIC STUDIES | Ethnic Studies 10, 20, 30 or 40 | GE Course | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
ELECTIVE | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
Course | Title | CSU GE AREA/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
IMA 40 | Introduction to Game Design | 3 | |
IMA 98 | 3D Modeling for Games and Film | 3 | |
IMA 22 | Basic Game Engine | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE AREA/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
IMA 99 | Virtual Film Production | 3 | |
ACCT 112.1 | Spreedsheets 1 | 1.5 | |
ACCT 112.2 | Spreedsheets 2 | 1.5 |
Course | Title | CSU GE AREA/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
IMA 191 | Portfolio Development | 3 | |
MGT 12A or MGT 12AH | The Legal Environment of a Business | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE AREA/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
IMA 40 | Introduction to Game Design | 3 | |
IMA 98 | 3D Modeling for Games and Film | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE AREA/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
IMA 22 | Basic Game Engine | 3 | |
IMA 99 | Virtual Film Production | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE AREA/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
IMA 191 | Portfolio Development | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
IMA 90 | Organic Modeling | 3 |
IMA 27 | Environmental Texturing and Lighting | 3 |
IMA 46 | Concept Design and Visual Development | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
IMA 40 | Introduction to Game Design | 3 |
IMA 98 | 3D Modeling for Games and Film | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
IMA 20 | Writing and Storyboarding for Games | 3 |
IMA 22 | Video Scripting for Games | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
IMA 40 | Introduction to Game Design | 3 |
IMA 98 | 3D Modeling for Games and Film | 3 |
IMA 99 | Game Design II | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
IMA 191 | Portfolio Development - Game Level Design | 2.5 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ENGL C1000 (WR 1) | Academic Reading and Writing | A2 | 4 |
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)* | Introduction to Statistics | B4 | 3 |
ART 40 | 2-D Design and Color | C1 & Major | 3 |
ART 80 | Drawing Fundamentals | C1 & Major | 3 |
Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 1-2 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking GE Course | A3 | 3-4 |
COMM C1000 (COMM 1) | Introduction to Public Speaking | A1 | 3 |
ART 41 | 3D Design | Major | 3 |
ARTH 26 | Art History Survey II: Western | Major | 3 |
Learning & Self Dev. | Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course | E | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ARTH 25 | Art History Survey II: Western | Major | 3 |
ART or DMA | Studio Art Major Course from LIST B | Major | 3 |
HIST 20 or HIST 21 | American History Course | D | 3 |
Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | B1 | 3 |
Physical Science Lab | Physical Science Lab | B3 | 1 |
Humanities | Humanities GE Course | C2 | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ART or DMA | Studio Art Major Course from LIST B | Major | 3 |
ART or DMA | Studio Art Major Course from LIST B | Major | 3 |
POLS C1000 (PS 1) | American Government | D | 3 |
Life Science | Life Science Course | B2 | 3 |
Ethnic Studies | Ethnic Studies GE Course | F | 3 |
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
AA = Associate of Arts | AS = Associate of Science | AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer | AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer | COA = Certificate of Achievement | COC = Certificate of Completion | COP = Certificate of Proficiency | = Fast Track Career Path
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