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• PRINTMAKING I ART 242
  course syllabus
  Initial study of basic processes of preparing and printing the inked surfaces of metal, wood, linoleum, and other intaglio and relief printing surfaces. The student is taught a variety of techniques, proper and safe use of the equipment and tools, and the basic aspects of preserving and collecting prints as fine art. I also cover technical and conceptual aspects of an on-going integration of technologies and printmaking arts both in relation to industrial printing and fine arts.
  CREDITS: 3 (one semester)         PREREQUISITE: 100        PERMISSION: No
   
• PRINTMAKING II ART 342
  course syllabus
  A continuation of the objectives of Printmaking I, which is a prerequisite. Processes such as acid-less technique, electric tools engraving, open bite, photo etching, color printing, linoleum engraving intaglio, and other non-orthodox techniques are explored. Emphasis is on development of imagery and innovative printing methods that meet the student's aesthetic and conceptual needs from conventional to experimental. The class at this level is particularly worthwhile to students interested in art-related fields and pursuing studio art as a career, Museum/Curatorial Studies, collecting and managing art collections, and other areas directly and indirectly related to multiples, graphic industry, and prints are addressed.
  CREDITS: 3 (one semester)         PREREQUISITE: 100 and 242       PERMISSION: Yes
   
• PRINTMEDIA IN VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS ART 303
  course syllabus
  Encompasses both traditional and digital printmaking processes with a strong emphasis on the history of 20th-century graphics and printed images in visual communications. Major movements in printed graphics such as the Russian Avant-Garde, Bauhaus and Die neue Sachlichkeit in the Weimar Rebublic, the WPA Federal Arts Project, Chinese Propaganda Posters. Solidarnost Posters from Eastern Europe, Mexican Revolutionary Posters are studied. Connection between deverse cultural, political, and economic communities and issues such as urban society, religion, ethnicity, and cultural and political changes are analyzed by examining, and better understanding, prints and multiples. The ultimate goal of the course is to enable students to create their own imagery utilizing a variety of printing techniques and the computer as a tool in their own art making. Prerequisite: 100 or instructor's permission. One semester, 3 credits.
   
• PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP ART 342
  course syllabus
  Intensive 4-week class with presentations of a variety of techniques, experimental printing processes, proper and safe use of the equipment and tools. The student has first hand experience in basic mixed media intaglio and relief processes. 
  CREDITS: 4 (January)         PREREQUISITE: 100 and 242       PERMISSION: Yes
   
• SPECIAL PROJECTS IN PRINTMAKING ART 343
  course syllabus
  A continuation of the objectives of Printmaking I and II, which are prerequisites. The student is expected to integrate conceptual and aesthetic concerns with a serious exploration of the medium potential. A variety of new techniques, and directions in contemporary printmaking are presented. Class aimed towards students interested in pursuing studio art career on a graduate level as fine artists.
  CREDITS: 3 (one semester)         PREREQUISITE: 100 and 242      PERMISSION: Yes
   
• PAPERMAKING, BOOKMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE PRINTMAKING ART 243
  rationale
  Intensive 4-week class focusing on the art and craft of making handmade papers and artist's books. Presentations of a variety of techniques, experimental printing processes, proper and safe use of materials. The student has first hand experience in basic paper making and printing processes.
  CREDITS: 3 (one semester)         PREREQUISITE: 100     PERMISSION: Yes
   
• FESTIVAL  PREPARATION
  An introductory level studio art class (one credit) where students participate in the preparation for the Day of the Dead, an art festival on campus. Posters printing, mask and costume making, gallery preparation and festival design are included. 
  CREDITS: 1 (one semester)         PREREQUISITE: none     PERMISSION: Yes

ABOUT DRAWING AT WHITTIER

• DRAWING I ART 210
   course syllabus
  Designed and open to beginning art majors and all students who wish to learn the fundamentals of drawing. Many operative aspects of drawing and principles of design are presented. Emphasis is placed on analytical study of composition, space, proportions, line, value and texture, etc. Upon completing this course, the student should have a solid practical knowledge of various drawing techniques. CREDITS: 3 (one semester)         PREREQUISITE: None         PERMISSION: No
   
• DRAWING WORKSHOP
  Intensive 4 week classes with presentations of a variety of drawing techniques such as wet and dry media gesture drawing, collage, etc. The beginning emphasis is placed on the principles of design and the operative aspects of drawing. As the course of study develops, more experimental drawing approaches are introduced. Work from the model is possible for those interested in figurative expression.
  CREDITS: 4 (January)         PREREQUISITE: None         PERMISSION: No
   
• SPECIAL PROJECTS IN DRAWING ART 311
  A continuation of the objectives of Art 101 and 310. The student is expected to integrate conceptual and aesthetic concerns with a serious exploration of the medium's potential.
  May be repeated for credit.
  CREDITS: 3 (one semester)          PREREQUISITE: 100 and 210       PERMISSION: Yes

ABOUT DIGITAL ARTS AT WHITTIER

• COMPUTER ART I ART 200
  Course syllabus
  Initial study of basic software applications for Macintosh computer such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and QuarkXPress, all which are essential programs for artists and designers. Through problem solving in-class exercises and homework assignments computer is approached as a tool in making art. At the completion of this class one will acquire practical skills, ideas and opinions about computer art and seeing. Student has the first hand in designing and creating images while exploring technical and conceptual potential of computer by applying established and contemporary principles of art and design.
   
• COMPUTER ART II ART 201
  Course syllabus
  Continuation of Introduction to Computer Art, which is a prerequisite. Emphasis is placed on developing oneÕs own imagery and innovative printing methods. New software programs are introduced along with terminology, aspects, and directions in contemporary art. Student is encouraged to explore creative methods, which meet his/her aesthetic and conceptual needs and further deepen the understanding of contemporary art. Differences and similarities between commercial and non-commercial computer generated art will be addressed through assignments that cover both approaches. We will view the work of contemporary artists who use and integrate digital technologies, video, photography, film and other electronically based media in their work.