Program Overview

The Certificate of Achievement in Ceramics helps students develop the technical skills and creative knowledge needed to start a career in ceramic arts. Courses cover a range of topics from beginning to advanced levels, including design, clay forming, surface decoration, glazing, kiln firing methods, and portfolio development. This program prepares students for roles such as studio artist, ceramics technician, or community arts instructor. It's also a strong foundation for those planning to continue toward an Associate Degree in Studio Art or transfer to a four-year program in art or design.

Program Requirements

Elements and Principles of 3-D Design Units
ART 401 Three-Dimensional Design 3 units
Ceramic World History Units
ART 175 Visual Theory and Practice: Ceramic Art 3 units
Ceramic Studio Art Sequence Units
ART 411 Ceramics I 3 units
ART 412 Ceramics II 3 units
ART 417 Ceramic Glazing Techniques 3 units
ART 418 Ceramics III 3 units
Total Required Units: 18