Las Positas College • Spring 2021

44 SPRING 2021 925.424.1000 | [email protected] SPRING 2021 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. HUMANITIES HUMN 2 INTRODUCTIONTO FILM STUDIES 3.0 Units Introduction to film aesthetics, styles, and devices, as well as film theory and critical approaches to film analysis. Overview of film history, in addition to film production, technology, and distribution. Emphasis on diverse responses to the art form of cinema and its impact on contemporary culture. HUMN 3 INTRODUCTIONTO HUMANITIES 3.0 Units Dramatic literature, the theater including filmic art, an introduction to the experience and appreciation of works of musical and visual art and lyric poetry. HUMN 4 GLOBAL CINEMAS 4.0 UNITS Global cinema traditions analyzed through historical, political, cultural, commercial, and artistic perspectives. Screenings and interpretation of representative films from a variety of national and cultural film traditions from around the world, including films from Latin American, U.S., Asian, European, African, and Middle Eastern contexts. HUMN 10 AMERICAN ARTS AND IDEAS 3.0 Units Humanities in the United States. Explored through major works of literature, painting, sculpture, architecture, film, music, philosophy, technology, religion, political and social institutions that reflect the values and meanings of the American cultural experience. Particular attention paid to the experience and contributions of various culture groups (African Americans, Asian-Americans, European-Americans, American Indians, and Latino Americans). HUMN 12 CULTURE ANDTHE ARTS II: 3.0 Units A survey of the artistic and intellectual accomplishments of human cultures from High Renaissance to Contemporary Eras, i.e. the Modern World. Emphasis is on the study of modern painting, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, theater, religion, and philosophy from around the globe. HUMN 28 WORLD MYTHOLOGY 3.0 Units Introduction to world mythology, including classical mythology, and the mythic themes recurring in literature, the visual arts, and music. Introduction to the major theories used to evaluate mythology. Exploration of myths about creation, destruction, gods, humans, heroes, tricksters, as well as their origins, variation, historical development, and full expression in ancient times and continued presence in the arts. INTERIOR DESIGN INTD 10 INTRODUCTIONTOTEXTILES 3.0 Units The textile industry and its effects on the apparel and home furnishings markets. Fiber identification, yarn and fabric construction, and decoration. Emphasis on consumer information, fabric performance, care and labeling, and legal responsibilities of the industry. INTD 15 DRAFTING FOR INTERIOR DESIGN 3.0 Units Provides a working knowledge of tools and techniques for interior architectural drafting. emphasis on lettering, dimensioning floor plans, elevation and sections. Also, covers procedures for developing finished presentational drawings and boards. INTD 47 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES 3.0 Units Interior design practices including business and marketing aspects, wholesale resource development, design presentation and career preparation, contractual obligations. KINESIOLOGY - ACTIVITY COURSES - KIN BD2 BADMINTON 2 1.0 Units The techniques of badminton for the intermediate player will be reviewed and performed. This course will also incorporate match analysis for singles and doubles play. Strongly Recommended: KIN BD1 with a minimum grade of C KIN BD3 BADMINTON 3 1.0 Units Badminton strategy for singles and doubles play. The body’s physiological responses to singles and doubles play will be examined. Strongly Recommended: KIN BD2 with a minimum grade of C KIN BK1 BASKETBALL 1 1.0 Units This multi-level course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to development the basic skills and understanding of basketball. Skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive and offensive strategies will be presented and practiced. Team play and sportsmanship are important priorities that are emphasized in this class. KIN BK2 BASKETBALL 2 1.0 Units This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to develop the skills and understanding of passing, shooting, defensive and offensive strategies will be presented and practiced. Team play and sportsmanship are important priorities that are emphasized in this class. Strongly Recommended: KIN BK1 with a minimum grade of C

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