Program Overview:

Three-dimensional art – whether thrown on a wheel, shaped in a kiln, or sculpted by hand – is the focus of the Ceramics and Glass program. Students gain hands-on experience while building a conceptual understanding of art and learning the knowledge and skills required for employment, entry into professional studio practice, and becoming a successful artist in the community.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the program, students
will be able to:

  • Demonstrate basic hand-building and/or wheel-throwing skills.
  • Demonstrate basic ceramic sculpture skills.
  • Demonstrate basic kiln-formed glass skills.
  • Apply appropriate surface techniques.
  • Demonstrate skills in combining clay and glass. 

MPC Degrees and Certificates

  • Ceramics and Art - Associate in Arts (AA)

Certificate of Achievement Requirements
 Units
Required Core
 13.5-15
ARCE 1: Introduction to  Ceramics (3)
    or ARCE 1A: Ceramic Handbuilding (3)
    or ARCE 2A: Ceramic Wheelthrowing (3)
  
ARCE 3A: Introduction to Ceramic Sculpture (3)
ARCE 4A: Kiln-formed Glass (3)
ARCE 7: Ceramic Surface Design and Technique (3)
ARCE 11: Clay and Glass (3)
   
Select nine units from the following:
 9 
ARCE 1B: Ceramic Handbuilding II (3)  
ARCE 1C Ceramic Handbuilding III (3)  
ARCE 1D Ceramic Handbuilding IV (3)  
ARCE 2B Ceramic Wheel Throwing II (3)  
ARCE 2C Ceramic Wheel Throwing III (3)  
ARCE 2D Ceramic Wheel Throwing IV (3)  
ARCE 3B Ceramic Sculpture II (3)  
ARCE 3C Ceramic Sculpture III (3)  
ARCE 3D Ceramic Sculpture IV (3)  
ARCE 4B Kiln-Formed Glass II (3)  
ARCE 4C Kiln-Formed Glass III (3)  
ARCE 4D Kiln-Formed Glass IV (3)  
ARCE 5 Introduction to Glaze Experimentation (1.5-3)  
ARCE 6 Glaze Calculation (1.5-3)  
ARCE 8 Alternative Throwing Techniques (1.5-3)  
ARCE 9 Alternative Firing Techniques (1.5-3)  
   
Total Units   22.5-24