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Division Info
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Dr. Vanessa Fountain Dean |
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619-644-7155 |
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Christine Girsch Administrative Assistant III |
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Ceramics
Course Offerings
Art - 126 Ceramics I
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.
Requisites:
None
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-C, CSU-C1)
Art - 127 Ceramics II
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.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ART 126 or equivalent.
Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
Degree / Transfer areas:
N/A
Art - 128 Ceramics III
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
Requisites:
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ART 127 or equivalent.
Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
Degree / Transfer areas:
N/A
Art - 136 Glaze Formulation
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.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ART 126 or equivalent.
Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Transfers to:
Transfers to CSU
Degree / Transfer areas:
N/A
Art - 227 Ceramics Exhibition / Portfolio
Art - 226 Ceramics IV
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.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ART 128 or equivalent.
Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
Degree / Transfer areas:
N/A
Art - 227 Ceramics Exhibition / Portfolio
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.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ART 226 or equivalent.
Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Transfers to:
Transfers to both CSU
Degree / Transfer areas:
N/A