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ART 115
179
PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION FOR
STUDIO ARTISTS
3.0 Units
ART 179 is an intermediate studio art course
that assists students with preparation of a
professional quality fine-art portfolio for use
in transfer, exhibition, or employment. Stu-
dents will refine and develop a coherent body
of artwork that reflects their technical skill,
creativity, and style. Students will also learn tion methods are covered. Introductory
to write artist statements and artist resumes,
document their work in photographic and
digital form, and sharpen their presenta-
tion skills. Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5
hours. Prerequisite: ART 130 or equivalent.
Recommended Preparation: ART 152.
(Special Projects Family)
180
SCULPTURE FUNDAMENTALS
3.0 Units
ART 180 is an introduction to three-dimen-
sional sculptural principles, techniques, and
concepts utilizing a wide range of materials
and practices. Various sculpture methods
are practiced with attention to creative self-
expression and historical context. Lecture 2.5
hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite:
ART 130 or equivalent. Course Typically
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (Sculpture Family)
181
SCULPTURE II
3.0 Units
ART 181 allows the student to continue
explorations into the sculptural discipline.
A series of sculptural problems, including
modeling the complete figure in clay, build-
ing three-dimensional forms with plaster
and wire armature, carving in hard stone
such as alabaster, carving in wood, construc-
tion and assemblage, and mixed media are
studied in depth. Emphasis is on mastery of
technique, further development of aesthetic
and conceptual consideration, and self-
motivation. The instructor works with each
student on an individual basis to provide
technical and conceptual assistance. Lecture
2 hours/Studio 2 hours. Prerequisite: ART
180 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered:
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
(Sculpture Family)
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
186
CERAMICS I
3.0 Units
ART 186 is an introductory study in the field
of ceramics. Students learn various forming
techniques, with an emphasis on wheel
throwing and the production of functional
pottery forms. Surface design techniques,
such as stamping, carving, slip and oxide
decoration, wax resist and glaze applica-
clay and glaze composition are covered as
well as basic kiln design. Lecture 2.5 hours/
Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/
Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC. (Ceramics Family)
187
CERAMICS II
3.0 Units
ART 187 is a continued study in the funda-
mentals of the ceramic process that focuses
on wheel throwing techniques. These skills
are sharpened by concentrated exercises
to increase the student’s ability to produce
work of greater quality, size, and range of
form. Students research, formulate, and test a
glaze of their own choice. Various methods of
firing ceramic vessels are explored. Lecture
2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite:
ART 186 or equivalent. Course Typically
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (Ceramics Family)
188
ADVANCED CERAMICS I
3.0 Units
ART 188 is an advanced course involving
work on the potter’s wheel requiring consis-
tency and accuracy of results. Students learn
how to create ceramic vessels of matching
sizes and shapes by designing and forming
multiples and sets of objects. Awareness of
three-dimensional form and surface design
are heightened by individual and group
critiques. The students work towards a more
individual statement by further experimen-
tation with a variety of clay bodies, glazes,
and firing techniques. Under supervision the
students assist in a loading and firing of kilns. Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Ceramics Hand
Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
Prerequisite: ART 187 or equivalent. Course
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Ceramics Family)
189
ADVANCED CERAMICS II
3.0 Units
ART 189 is a course designed for the advanced
student who wishes to pursue an individual
direction in depth. Students propose a
semester research project, concentrating on
specific techniques, materials, and firing
procedures. Upon instructor approval of
the proposal, students are expected to work
semi-independently, formulating personal
clay bodies, glazes, and firing techniques.
Reading and research assignments are
made where applicable. A written analysis
of a current ceramic exhibition is required.
Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
Prerequisite: ART 188 or equivalent. Course
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Ceramics Family)
190
CERAMIC HANDBUILDING
3.0 Units
ART 190 is an introduction to basic ceramic
hand-building techniques and processes.
Traditional methods of forming, joinery,
and construction are introduced. Students
learn to design and analyze functional and
nonfunctional objects. The class explores
traditional hand-built pottery as well as
contemporary, expressive, hand-built forms.
Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
Prerequisite: None. Course Typically
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (Ceramics Hand Building Family)
191
ADVANCED CERAMIC
HANDBUILDING
3.0 Units
ART 191 allows the students to explore
complex problems of design and construc-
tion. They work with the ceramic medium
in conjunction with other materials while
exploring possibilities of designing for archi-
tecture. In-depth studies of surface design
and decorative techniques are included.
Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
Prerequisite: ART 190 or equivalent. Course
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Building Family)