ART 7B - Intermediate Ceramics

    Recent Professors
    Cynthia Gonzalez, Max Rain
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    24–28 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ART 7A, Beginning Ceramics
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ART 7B
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is intended for students who have completed ART 7A, Beginning Ceramics. The curriculum presents more advanced skills and broader application of knowledge initiated in 7A. New skills and activities required in 7B include slip mixing and testing, more advanced wheel and sculptural work, facility with various surface treatment techniques, alternative firing, and loading and unloading kilns with minimal supervision. Students will be required to display work at a venue on Gavilan's campus. Additionally, students will be required to choose a studio maintenance task and perform it throughout the entire semester. Use of internet, classroom, and ceramics office library resources are required. Portfolio development and self-assessment will be included. PREREQUISITE: ART 7A, Beginning Ceramics.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 6:00pm–6:50pm, Mon Wed 7:00pm–9:05pm, Tue Thu 9:45am–10:35am, Tue Thu 10:40am–12:45pm