Three-Dimensional Arts: Sculpture
Associate in Arts Art · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Programs are designed to enable the student to acquire skills in producing marketable fine art for gallery 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 Collegecounselor.
Three‑dimensional arts majors may select an emphasis in ceramics, crafts, glass, jewelry and metalsmithing, or sculpture, within the program requirements.
Learning Outcome(s):
- 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.
- 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.
- Student will illustrate an understanding of the personal, conceptual, cultural or historical context of their original work of art.
- Student will illustrate the ability to manifest the proper relationship of materials, process and technique as they relate to their original work of art.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | 36 | |
| ART 101 | Methods and Materials | 3 |
| ART 102 | Foundations of Drawing | 3 |
| ART 104 | Design and Composition | 3 |
| ART 105 | Three-Dimensional Form and Design | 3 |
| ART 135 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 140 | Foundry Techniques in Sculpture I | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 260 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 261 | Sculpture II | 3 |
| ART 265 | Ceramic Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 266 | Ceramic Sculpture II | 3 |
| Final Art Portfolio Review | ||
| Electives (Select 6 units) | 6 | |
| ART 136 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART 145 | Design in Mixed Media | 3 |
| ART 150 | Jewelry and Metalsmithing Design I | 3 |
| ART 160 | Glassblowing/Glassforming I | 3 |
| ART 205 | Indirect Metal Forming | 3 |
| ART 255 | Foundry Technique in Sculpture II | 3 |
| Total | 42 | |