Art & Art History
Apply for AdmissionWhy Study Art
The Art Department offers pathways in art history, ceramics, life drawing, digital art, and painting. The art pathways and programs empower students in building foundation-level 2D and 3D art for transfer to university art programs, accommodating all skill levels and creative approaches. The Art History program exposes students to the artistic expressions of diverse cultures and civilizations.
Faculty, Exhibitions and Events
Our welcoming art and art history faculty form the foundation of our department, bringing professional experience and a passion for the arts through active exhibitions in galleries and museums. Look for announcements here of upcoming events and workshops to attend.
Holiday Pottery Sale
Join the Ceramics Club on December 2–4 at 10 a.m.–3 p.m in Cesar Chavez Plaza for holiday gift shopping. Choose from unique handmade items, crafted in our Foothill ceramics classes.
Learn about our Ceramics ProgramAreas of Study & Pathways
View the following for more details about our program pathways.
Our art history courses prepare students for upper division study by developing and improving research and writing skills, critical thinking skills, and visual and information literacy.
The ceramics pathway introduces students of all skill levels to wheel throwing, hand building, and ceramic sculpture.
The digital and illustration pathway introduces students of all skill levels to digital painting, color theory, and illustration skills.
The drawing and figure studies pathway emphasizes drawing fundamentals, including figure, portait, color, and representational techniques
The painting pathway introduces students of all skill levels to oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting. We offer indoor studio practice and opportunities to paint outdoors.
Graphic & Interactive Design gives you the chance to create a better world by designing websites, social media, branding, posters, flyers, games, apps, illustrations and products.
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Ways to Experience More!
At Foothill, we offer many opportunities to get involved outside the classroom.
Research & Service Leadership Symposium
Showcase your ideas and creativity at Foothill’s annual symposium, where students present research, service projects, and creative work through talks, posters, performances, and art exhibitions.
Global Experiential Learning
Travel, study, and gain real-world experience through Foothill’s faculty-led global programs. Explore new cultures, earn academic credit, and participate in service learning, research, and study abroad around the world.
Humanities Scholars Work Experience
Gain real-world experience through paid internships with mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Build professional skills, connect coursework to careers, and work with community partners across the region.
IDEA Center
Create, record, and experiment in Foothill’s Interdisciplinary Electronic Arts Center, a creative hub supporting music technology, media, photography, graphic design, and digital arts.
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