Associate in Arts Degree in Ceramics
2020-2021 Map
Total Units: 46 - 64
Term 1
15 - 16 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| ART-50: Beginning Ceramics | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to ceramics materials, concepts, and processes, including basic design principles, creative development, hand-building, throwing (potter's wheel), glaze techniques, firing and ceramic terminology. Students will experiment with a variety of forms, glazes, and other surface treatments, and will be introduced to historical as well as contemporary ceramic artworks. |
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| ART-8: Basic Drawing | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses is placed on materials and subject matter. (C-ID ARTS 110) |
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| Required Core Choice: ART-7 or ART-9 (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| English Composition (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Self Integration (Select One) | 3 | ||
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Term 2
12 - 15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| ART-52: Intermediate Ceramics | 3 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): ART 50 This course is an exploration of clay as a medium of expression, using the potter's wheel and/or hand-building techniques to create sculptural and functional forms. Students will continue to develop techniques in basic wheel-throwing and/or hand-building, clay body formulation, surface enrichment techniques, and kiln firing. Students will also become familiar with historical as well as contemporary ceramic artworks. |
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| Required Core Choice: ART-2, ART-2H, ART-4 or ART-4H (Select One) | 3 | Department recommends ART-2 or ART-2H. | |
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math Placement varies, may be satisfied by high school coursework. | |
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| Area B Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education Course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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Term 3
12.5 - 21.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice: ART-54 or ART-56 (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| ART-60: Beginning Sculpture | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to three-dimensional 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. |
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| Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One) | 3 - 8 | Not necessary if satisfied by Area B, C, or F Choice. Department suggests ART-1, ART-3 or ART-6. | |
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| Area E Choice (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Not necessary if Math Competency was satisfied through college coursework. | |
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Term 4
6.5 - 11.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice: ART-54 or ART-56 (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| ART-70: Gallery Production | 2 | ||
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course will deal with the various aspects of operating an educationally directed art gallery including scheduling, lighting, publicity, security, budget, receptions, show themes and reviews. The Butte College Coyote Gallery will function as the class laboratory, and approximately two to three shows will be organized and installed each semester. (Annual student show in Spring semester). In addition, students will learn the business of art in order to be able to successfully compete in the professional market place. |
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| Area A Choice (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Only necessary if the 60 units to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education Course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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