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175 181 188
INTERMEDIATE SCREEN PRINTING SCULPTURE II ADVANCED CERAMICS I
3.0 Units 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
ART 175 is an intermediate course in screen ART 181 allows the student to continue ART 188 is an advanced course involving
printing. In addition to a review of basic explorations into the sculptural discipline. work on the potter’s wheel requiring consis-
screen printing, the course presents interme- A series of sculptural problems, including tency and accuracy of results. Students learn
diate topics including traditional and digital modeling the complete fi gure in clay, build- how to create ceramic vessels of matching
half-toning, process color separations, spot ing three-dimensional forms with plaster sizes and shapes by designing and forming
varnishes and coatings, and commercial and wire armature, carving in hard stone multiples and sets of objects. Awareness of
fabric and plastic processes. Lecture 2.5 such as alabaster, carving in wood, construc- three-dimensional form and surface design
hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: tion and assemblage, and mixed media are are heightened by individual and group
ART 174. studied in depth. Emphasis is on mastery of critiques. The students work towards a more
technique, further development of aesthetic individual statement by further experimen-
179 and conceptual consideration, and self- tation with a variety of clay bodies, glazes,
PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION FOR motivation. The instructor works with each and fi ring techniques. Under supervision the
STUDIO ARTISTS student on an individual basis to provide students assist in a loading and fi ring of kilns.
3.0 Units
technical and conceptual assistance. Lecture Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
ART 179 is an intermediate studio art course 2 hours/Studio 2 hours. Prerequisite: ART Prerequisite: ART 187 or equivalent. Course
that assists students with preparation of a 180 or equivalent. Course Typically Off ered: Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
professional quality fi ne-art portfolio for use Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Ceramics Family)
in transfer, exhibition, or employment. Stu- (Sculpture Family)
dents will refi ne and develop a coherent body 189
of artwork that refl ects their technical skill, 186 ADVANCED CERAMICS II
creativity, and style. Students will also learn CERAMICS I 3.0 Units
to write artist statements and artist resumes, 3.0 Units ART 189 is a course designed for the advanced
document their work in photographic and ART 186 is an introductory study in the fi eld student who wishes to pursue an individual
digital form, and sharpen their presenta- of ceramics. Students learn various forming direction in depth. Students propose a
tion skills. Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 techniques, with an emphasis on wheel semester research project, concentrating on
hours. Prerequisite: ART 130 or equivalent. throwing and the production of functional specifi c techniques, materials, and fi ring
Recommended Preparation: ART 152. pottery forms. Surface design techniques, procedures. Upon instructor approval of
(Special Projects Family) such as stamping, carving, slip and oxide the proposal, students are expected to work
decoration, wax resist and glaze applica- semi-independently, formulating personal
180 tion methods are covered. Introductory clay bodies, glazes, and fi ring techniques.
SCULPTURE FUNDAMENTALS clay and glaze composition are covered as Reading and research assignments are
3.0 Units
well as basic kiln design. Lecture 2.5 hours/ made where applicable. A written analysis
ART 180 is an introduction to three-dimen- Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. of a current ceramic exhibition is required.
sional sculptural principles, techniques, and Course Typically Off ered: Winter/Spring/ Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
concepts utilizing a wide range of materials Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, Prerequisite: ART 188 or equivalent. Course
and practices. Various sculpture methods USC. (Ceramics Family) Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
are practiced with attention to creative self- Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Ceramics Family)
expression and historical context. Lecture 2.5 187
hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: CERAMICS II 190
ART 130 or equivalent. Course Typically 3.0 Units CERAMIC HANDBUILDING
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, ART 187 is a continued study in the funda- 3.0 Units
UC, USC. (Sculpture Family) mentals of the ceramic process that focuses ART 190 is an introduction to basic ceramic
on wheel throwing techniques. These skills hand-building techniques and processes.
are sharpened by concentrated exercises Traditional methods of forming, joinery,
to increase the student’s ability to produce and construction are introduced. Students
work of greater quality, size, and range of learn to design and analyze functional and
form. Students research, formulate, and test a nonfunctional objects. The class explores
glaze of their own choice. Various methods of traditional hand-built pottery as well as
fi ring ceramic vessels are explored. Lecture contemporary, expressive, hand-built forms.
2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
ART 186 or equivalent. Course Typically Prerequisite: None. Course Typically
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (Ceramics Family) UC, USC. (Ceramics Hand Building Family)

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