Ceramics
Associate of Arts Degree Art-Fine Art · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Associate of Arts Degree in Ceramics provides students with the skills and knowledge to foster self-employment or to transfer. The curriculum is designed to provide fine art foundational courses and maximize students' ceramic art experience. The primary aim is to prepare students to create advanced ceramic artwork and pursue a career in art-related fields.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Ceramics Program will be able to:
- Solve basic problems of visual expression and describe its historical or contemporary context.
- Demonstrate knowledge of specific historical and cultural art styles.
- Produce visual works of art reflecting global awareness, cultural diversity.
- Produce visual works of art in a variety of mediums. Choose the most appropriate materials, tools and techniques to meet artist goals.
- Interpret, evaluate and critique orally and in writing visual works of art.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Courses Required for the Major | 15 | |
| ARTF 150A | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTF 151 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTF 195A | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ARTF 195B | Ceramics II | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| ARTF 104 | Artists and Designers Today | |
| orARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | |
| Select 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| ARTF 179A | Figurative Ceramic Sculpture I | 3 |
| ARTF 195C | Ceramics III | 3 |
| ARTF 196 | Clay and Glaze Technology | 3 |
| ARTF 197A | Handbuilding Ceramics I | 3 |
| ARTF 197B | Handbuilding Ceramics II | 3 |
| ARTF 207A | Industrial and Architectural Ceramic Design I | 3 |
| ARTF 207B | Industrial and Architectural Ceramic Design II | 3 |
| ARTF 208A | Ceramic Production I | 3 |
| ARTF 208B | Ceramic Production II | 3 |