ART 140 - Ceramics I

    Recent Professors
    MHenderson@riohondo.edu, mhweisun@riohondo.edu, robert.miller@riohondo.edu, DJervis@riohondo.edu, rmora@riohondo.edu, sjernigan@riohondo.edu, FSabet@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    15–26 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ART 140
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This introductory course is open to all Art and non-art majors interested in learning basic skills in ceramics using the potter’s wheel. Students develop a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lectures, vocabulary lists and video presentations. The course covers beginning problems of centering, throwing, and shaping various functional and non-functional pottery. Students are introduced to the process of glazing and basic firing techniques. This course emphasizes exploring personal and cultural expression in the ceramic media.
    Usually Held
    Mon 7:00pm–7:50pm, Mon 8:50am–9:40am, Tue 1:15pm–2:05pm, Tue 7:00pm–7:50pm