ART 50 - Beginning Ceramics

    Recent Professors
    Cameron P. Kelly, John D. Baca, Sam Muntifering, Zen Du, Gregory A. Byard
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    28 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to ceramics materials, concepts, and processes, including basic design principles, creative development, hand-building, throwing (potter's wheel), glaze techniques, firing and ceramic terminology. Students will experiment with a variety of forms, glazes, and other surface treatments, and will be introduced to historical as well as contemporary ceramic artworks.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:00am–8:40am, Tue Thu 8:40am–10:50am, Mon Wed 11:00am–11:45am, Mon Wed 11:45am–1:50pm