Associate of Science in Ceramics

Glendale Community College - California

This degree or certificate is designed for students wishing to prepare for employment in the commercial ceramic industry. Emphasis is on job-related skills such as production forming techniques, surface design techniques, glaze formulation and application, chemical safety, and kiln technology. The certificate is also designed for those setting up their own production studios to work as independent artists. Students will demonstrate skill in a broad range of ceramic techniques, define and use core concepts used in the ceramic area, produce original work that demonstrates a high level of craft, and describe, analyze and provide criticism of ceramic work. Students must complete all required courses for a total of 27 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to define and use core concepts used in the ceramic area describe, analyze and provide criticism of ceramic work produce original work that demonstrates a high level of craft and demonstrate skill in a broad range of ceramic techniques.

Visual and Performing Arts Division