Ceramics

 

ART - 126 Ceramics I

3 Units

Ceramics I is the examination of historical and contemporary ceramic art. Ceramic artwork from differing cultures, time periods, and artists will be analyzed and critiqued while investigating how societal and technological beliefs and developments have influenced the evolution of the ceramic arts. Fundamental, essential historic and intellectual approaches of ceramic art creation will be explored, as well as both functional and conceptual applications. Assignments and projects for this course require no prior knowledge of tools, equipment or ceramic materials. This is a comprehensive introductory ceramics course that will aid in gaining knowledge of historical and contemporary works of ceramic art and could lead to further study of ceramics or 3-D and 2-D based art courses and professions. 

 

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Requisites:

None

 

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Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

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Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-C, CSU-C1)

 

 

 

ART - 127 Ceramics II

3 Units

A course for those who wish to understand the principles of ceramic material, technologies related to the field of ceramics, and design within a problem-solving environment. Specific aesthetic and technical criteria will be examined and individual development will be emphasized. Health and safety concerns are stressed.

 

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Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ART 126 or equivalent.
Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

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Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

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Degree / Transfer areas:

N/A

 

 

 

 

ART - 128 Ceramics III

3 Units

A course for those who wish to develop more advanced skills of clay technique and glaze formulation and increase their knowledge of ceramics as an art form. Historical and contemporary works will be emphasized. Health and safety concerns are stressed

 

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Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ART 127 or equivalent.
Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

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Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

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Degree / Transfer areas:

N/A

 

 

ART - 136 Glaze Formulation

3 Units

A course for those who wish to develop skills in glaze formulation, calculation, and response to defects for cone 6 glazes. The course will also discuss issues of health and safety. The class will not include construction of any objects to be glazed other than test tiles.

 

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Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ART 126 or equivalent.
Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

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Transfers to:
Transfers to CSU

 

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Degree / Transfer areas:

N/A

 

 

Art - 227 Ceramics Exhibition / Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

ART - 226 Ceramics IV

3 Units

A course for those who wish to develop a specific body of ceramic works with an emphasis on the aesthetic development of a personal style. The fundamentals of exhibiting and professionalism will be discussed as well as portfolio development. 

 

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Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ART 128 or equivalent.
Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

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Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

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Degree / Transfer areas:

N/A

 

 

 

ART - 227 Exhibition / Portfolio

3 Units

A course for those who wish to focus on creating a cohesive and individual body of handbuilt or thrown ceramic works with the goal of presenting it as an exhibition or portfolio for advanced education or exhibition purposes. This would include photographing of the work for archival purposes and creating an artist statement and resume. 

 

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Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ART 226 or equivalent.
Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

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Transfers to:
Transfers to both CSU

 

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Degree / Transfer areas:

N/A