Ceramics, Associate in Arts
Ceramics, Associate in Arts
The Associate in Arts in Ceramics provides students with foundation-level technical knowledge, skills, and aesthetic judgement in preparation for advanced study in this area at a four-year institution or professional art school. Students develop fundamental skillsets in forming, surface treatment, and firing. These skills include: hand building, wheel throwing, and other forming methods; sgraffito, wax resist, slip/engobe, and glazing techniques; and the use of electric or gas kilns, Raku, oxidization, reduction, and alternative firing environments. The degree can lead to a career focused on individual studio practice, industrial design, or ceramic or arts instruction at any educational level.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ART V11A | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART V12A | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| ART V19 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART V25A | Beginning Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART V50A | Handbuilding Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART V51A | Beginning Ceramics I | 3 |
| Required Core Units | 18 | |
| Required Additional Courses | ||
List A: Select 2 courses from the following: | ||
| ART V02A | Introduction to the History of Western Art I | 3 |
| ART V02B | Introduction to the History of Western Art II | 3 |
| ART V02D | Art of the Ancient Mediterranean | 3 |
| ART V02G | Introduction to Art Historical Theory and Methodology | 3 |
| ART V09A | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| ART V09C | Art and Architecture of Mexico: Prehistory to Present | 3 |
| ART V10 | Museum and Gallery Management | 3 |
List B: Select 4 courses from the following: | ||
| ART V50B | Handbuilding Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART V50C | Handbuilding Ceramics III | 3 |
| ART V50D | Handbuilding Ceramics IV | 3 |
| ART V51B | Beginning Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART V52A | Ceramic Design I | 3 |
| ART V52B | Ceramic Design II | 3 |
| ART V53A | Ceramic Glaze Theory I | 3 |
| ART V53B | Ceramic Glaze Theory II | 3 |
| Required Additional Units | 18 | |
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| Total Major Units | 36 | |
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| VCCCD General Education Pattern* | ||
| Required Major Units | 36 | |
| VCCCD General Education Units | 24 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (3-6) | |
| Elective Units | 3-6 | |
| Total Units for the A.A. Degree | 60 | |
*General Education Requirements:
The calculations above were completed using the local General Education (GE) pattern offered at Ventura College. Students may, however, choose the GE pattern--local Ventura College GE or CalGETC for transfer--that best aligns with their educational goals. Please consult with a counselor when selecting the general education pattern that is best for you and when identifying which classes fulfill which general education patterns. While general alignment exists across institutions, not all classes will fulfill the same requirements for each campus.
Recommended Elective Courses:
When satisfying the elective requirements, students are encouraged to select course(s) from List A or List B not already taken to satisfy the degree.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| ART V11A | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional Design (VC GE Area 3 (double count)) | 3 |
| ART V12A | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| ART V51A | Beginning Ceramics I | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing (VC GE Area 1A) | 4 |
| Select course....VC GE Area 1B | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ART V19 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses: List B | 3 | |
| Select course...VC GE Area 2 | 4 | |
| Select Course...Elective ART Course | 3 | |
| Select course...VC GE Area 6 | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ART V50A | Handbuilding Ceramics I | 3 |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses: List A | 3 | |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses: List B | 3 | |
| Select course...VC GE Area 4 | 3 | |
| Select course...VC GE Area 5 | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ART V25A | Beginning Sculpture I | 3 |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses: List A | 3 | |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses: List B | 3 | |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses: List B | 3 | |
| Select course...VC GE Area 7 | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 62 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic drawing skills, color manipulation, and design principles in areas of emphasis.
- Demonstrate three-dimensional techniques in creating objects in selected areas of emphasis.
- Demonstrates the proper use of the camera and the basic techniques of analog and digital photography in selected areas of emphasis.
- Critically evaluate digital media and graphic communication design and production techniques and their use in selected areas of emphasis.
- Analyze works of art in terms of their historical contexts and social and cultural values.
- Analyze works of film and media, create and edit works of film including narrative and editorial.