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  • ART 007A: Beginning Ceramics

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course explores the basic techniques of the ceramic art form. It includes hand building and throwing on the potter's wheel. Emphasis is on the understanding of the media of clay, the appreciation of basic ceramic forms, basic glazing techniques, and the development of personal expression. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L CAN: ART 6 = ART 7A + 7B Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 007B: Intermediate Ceramics

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course expands student knowledge and expertise in the technologies of the ceramic art form. Students study intermediate pottery forming techniques, glaze formulation and glaze making, kiln loading and firing techniques, intermediate pottery decoration and embellishing techniques. The student has an opportunity to further explore his/her personal creative style. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: ART-007A CAN: ART 6 = ART 7A + 7B Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 007C: Advanced Ceramics I

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course provides an opportunity for intermediate to advanced ceramic students to work in specific areas of ceramics. Students study advanced pottery forming techniques, glaze formulation and glaze making, kiln loading and firing techniques, advanced pottery decoration and embellishing techniques. The student has an opportunity to further explore his/her personal creative style. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: ART-007B CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 007D: Advanced Ceramics II

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    In this course students have the opportunity to perfect their personal creative ceramic making styles. This course provides an opportunity for advanced students to work in specific areas of ceramics. Students study advanced pottery forming techniques, glaze formulation and making, kiln loading and kiln firing techniques, advanced pottery decoration and embellishment techniques. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: ART-007C CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 007F: Beginning Raku Ceramics

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course explores the rich cultural philosophies of the Japanese and American Raku ceramic art form. Students study the Raku firing process and how it differs between Japanese and American cultures, the Raku kiln loading and firing techniques, and the Raku glaze formulating and embellishing techniques. Students study the Japanese Tea ceremony as it relates to the art of Raku. The student has an opportunity to explore his/her personal creative style. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: ART-007A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: C3,C5 CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 007G: Beginning Ceramics Crystal Glazes

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course explores the history and formation of crystalline glazes on porcelain clay bodies. Students create forms with porcelain clay and develop and apply crystal glazes in a variety of kiln atmospheres and temperatures. Students enhance their own personal creative style. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: ART-007A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 007H: Intermediate to Advanced Ceramics Crystal Glazes

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    In this course students build on skills learned in the Crystal Glaze class. This course further explores the history and development of crystalline ceramic forms with variety of porcelain clay bodies. Students create complex forms and develop and apply crystal glazes in a variety of kiln atmospheres and temperatures. This course also explores the use of after-firing techniques such as the use of lusters, horsehair, and fuming. Students further enhance their own personal creative style. May be taken a total of three times. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: 2 Grading: L Prerequisite: ART-007G CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 007I: Intermediate to Advanced Raku Ceramics

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course allows students to explore primitive firing techniques. Students explore the differences between the primitive firing processes of the Japanese, Native American, and contemporary Eastern and Western cultures. Advanced Raku kiln loading and firing techniques, together with the rich cultural philosophies of the Japanese and American Raku ceramic art forms are also studied. Students further explore their personal creative style. May be taken for a total of three times. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: 2 Grading: L Prerequisite: ART-007F CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 009A: Beginning Printmaking

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course introduces basic hand processes in printmaking by exploring the four traditional categories: relief, intaglio, stencil, and planograph. Students are introduced to these four categories by hands-on assignments. Students study the history of printmaking and explore contemporary photo printmaking and non-toxic printmaking processes. Emphasis is placed on composition theory, print quality, and concept. These techniques enable the student to communicate visual images as creative statements. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L CAN: ART 20 = ART 9A + 9B Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 009B: Intermediate to Advanced Printmaking

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    In this course students build on skills learned in the Beginning Printmaking course. Students create prints using more complex and more technically involved processes. Focus is on edition printing skills, work in series, and multiple color work. With faculty guidance, students develop personal imagery utilizing one or more of the hand printmaking processes. This course may be taken for a total of three times. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: 2 Grading: L Prerequisite: ART-009A CAN: ART 20 = ART 9A + 9B Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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