Three-Dimensional Arts: Ceramics

Associate in Arts Art · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Programs are designed to enable the student to acquire skills in producing fine art for gallery and museum exhibition and commissions, enter into the commercial area, and serve as a preparation for transfer to a four year college or university. Transfer students should consult the four year college or university catalog for specific requirements or see a Palomar College counselor.

Three dimensional arts majors may select an emphasis in ceramics, crafts, glass, jewelry and metalsmithing, or sculpture, within the program requirements.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Student will demonstrate competency in the use of Art and Method specific language during the presentation, contextualization, and defense of their original work of art.
  2. Student will demonstrate the ability to research, document, present, and relate to aesthetic and/or contextual source material and influences through the presentation of sketchbooks, journals or digital presentations.
  3. Student will illustrate an understanding of the personal, conceptual, cultural or historical context of their original work of art.
  4. Student will illustrate the ability to manifest the proper relationship of materials, process and technique as they relate to their original work of art.
CourseTitleUnits
Program Requirements30
ART 101Methods and Materials3
ART 104Design and Composition3
ART 105Three-Dimensional Form and Design3
ART 135Ceramics I3
ART 136Ceramics II3
ARTH C1100Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era3
ARTH C1200Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary3
ART 250Ceramics III3
ART 265Ceramic Sculpture I3
Ceramics Elective (select one of the following two courses)3
ART 138Ceramic Surface Decoration3
orART 266Ceramic Sculpture II3
Final Art Portfolio Review
Electives (Select 6 units)6
ART 140Foundry Techniques in Sculpture I3
ART 156Glass Casting I3
ART 160Glassblowing/Glassforming I3
ART 255Foundry Technique in Sculpture II3
ART 260Sculpture I3
ART 261Sculpture II3
ART 278Glass Casting II3
Total36

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