Certificate in Ceramics - Two Year
The Ceramics – Two Year Certificate of Achievement provides the student with skills to work as a studio potter or in a retail ceramic shop.
Certificate of Achievement Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Ceramics – Two Year Certificate of Achievement will:
- Utilize proper vocabulary in the study and discussion of Visual Arts and Art History.
- Analyze and create examples in a variety of styles within a studio environment.
- Research, identify, and evaluate historical periods in Art History.
- Recognize how societies’ world views influence Visual Arts and Art History traditions.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| Ceramics - One Year Certificate of Achievement | 21 | |
| ART 112 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| ART 121 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 240 | Advanced Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 241 | Advanced Ceramics II | 3 |
| Select two (2) of the following courses: | ||
| Beginning Clay Sculpture | 3 | |
| Intermediate Clay Sculpture | 3 | |
| Advanced Clay Sculpture I | 3 | |
| Advanced Clay Sculpture II | 3 | |
| Elements of Marketing | 3 | |
| Basic Photography | 3 | |
| Total Units | 39 | |
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 111 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART 140 | Beginning Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 180 | Beginning Clay Sculpture | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| ART 141 | Intermediate Ceramics | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ART 112 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 145 | Ceramic Design and Decoration | 3 |
| ART 104 |
Art History - Modern and Contemporary Art or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or Figure Drawing I or Beginning Painting |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ART 121 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 240 | Advanced Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 181 | Intermediate Clay Sculpture | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ART 241 | Advanced Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART 182 | Advanced Clay Sculpture I | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 39 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.