Video Motion Graphics - Introduction

Introduces students to core processes involved in conceptualizing and executing digital effects, compositing techniques, and motion graphics sequences for various media and devices. Concepts and skills are introduced, practiced, and integrated into projects in a hands-on classroom/laboratory setting. Topics include layering, keyframing, compositing, manipulating effects, and technical and creative considerations.

Custom Metal Fabrication

Intermediate course to develop the skills necessary to cut, shape, weld, and fabricate various types of metal products from raw materials. Usage of MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), gas welding, English Wheel, Power Hammer, and various other metal shaping equipment and techniques will be presented.

Stories of Asian America

Introductory course examining long term and emergent issues in different genres of Asian American literature. Ethnic Studies themes such as race, dislocation, displacement, nation, home, self-determination, gender, class, and sexuality will be considered. Analyze literature and apply Ethnic Studies theory to critical events, histories, cultures, and intellectual traditions, and stories with special focus on the lived experiences, social struggles, and contributions of Asian Americans.

19th-Century Painting

This course examines 19th-century painting, including works in the permanent collection and special exhibitions at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. All art will be discussed from a critical and historical perspective with regard to cultural context and formal elements of style.

Renaissance Art

The course examines Renaissance art, including works in the permanent collection and special exhibitions at the Legion of Honor Museum. Art will be discussed from a critical and historical perspective with regard to cultural context and formal elements of style.

18th-Century French Art

The course examines 18th-century French paintings, including those in the permanent collection at the Legion of Honor Museum. Paintings will be discussed from a critical and historical perspective with reference to cultural context and formal elements of style.

Comics, Power, and Society

An introduction to the social sciences using the medium of comic books, graphic novels, and sequential art-related media
illustrating central social science concepts. Examination of power, powerlessness, and superpower. Past and present impact on a diverse American society by comic books, graphic novels, sequential art, and animation as artistic expressions and representations of socio-political issues.

VASA/Oceania Student Success Program supports Pacific Island and all ¾«Ñ¡AV students in pursuit of academic success through comprehensive, culturally specific, multilingual education programs and services that promote successful learning and student achievement in a multicultural environment. The program also offers link courses in English, Math, College Success, and Critical Pacific Island Studies.

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