Las Positas College | Spring 2023 | Class Schedule

44 SPRING 2023 925.424.1000 | [email protected] SPRING 2023 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the onl ine schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section detai ls and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. HUMN 12 CULTURE AND THE 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 toworldmythology, including classicalmythology, 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 INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES 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 35 RESIDENTIAL SPACE PLANNING 3.0 Units Basic techniques in planning space for interiors. Private and group living spaces, support systems, functional planning of interior space, and color in space planning. INTD 45 BASIC KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN 3.0 Units Survey of the field of kitchen and bathroom designs. Includes resources, materials, trends, costs and needs, both functional and aesthetic. JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES JAMS 1 INTRO TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS 3.0 Units Survey of mass communication and the interrelationships of media with society, including history, structure, and trends in a digital age. Discussion of theories and effects, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues, including gender and cultural diversity. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX JAMS 2 INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA 3.0 Units A survey of radio, television, film, and multimedia and their impact on culture and society; includes economics, technological development, programming, ratings, legal aspects, and social control of broadcasting in America, and cross-cultural, international comparisons. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX JAMS 11 REPORTING AND NEWSWRITING 3.0 Units An introduction to gathering, synthesizing/ organizing, and writing news in journalistic style across multiple platforms. Includes role of the journalist, analysis of exemplary journalistic models, and related legal and ethical issues. Students will report and write based on their original interviews and research to produce news content. Experiences may include covering speeches, meetings, and other events, writing under deadline and use of AP Style. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX HORTICULTURE HORT 52 SPRING PLANT MATERIAL ID 3.0 Units Identification of landscape and garden plants will be categorized. Growth habit, climatic adaptation, ornamental value, maintenance and care of trees, shrubs, vines will be studied, with the focus on evergreen and spring flowering plants. (8 hours of lab to be scheduled on Saturdays, which may include one or more field trips) HORT 57 LANDSCAPE AND TURFGRASS MGMT 2.0 Units Principles and practices of landscape and turfgrass management as practiced by horticultural professionals, landscape contractors, and grounds keepers will be covered, including preparation, installation, maintenance, renovation, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, and pest control of landscape developments for residential, commercial, public grounds, golf courses, and gardens. HORT 59 LANDSCAPE DESIGN 2.0 Units Landscape site planning and landscape architectural design for residential properties, home gardens, and small-scale use areas. Procedures and methods required in the planning and design process, site inventory, site analysis, user group analysis, preparation of site study diagrams, preliminary designs, and master site plans. Theory and principles of design, site layout, landscape elements, and material selection. Sketching, drafting, delineation, reproduction, and coloring techniques for landscape architectural plans. Selection and use of drawing tools, materials, and equipment. HUMANITIES HUMN 2 INTRODUCTION TO 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 INTRODUCTION TO 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).

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