Oakland,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
Earning a ceramics degree equips students with essential technical expertise, creative skills, and artistic discernment for transferring to universities or specialized art programs. This pathway can open doors to opportunities in industrial design or independent craftsmanship.
Program Learning Objectives
Participants will master operating gas and electric kilns, including loading, firing, and unloading processes. The curriculum covers glaze formulation, mixing procedures, and performance assessment techniques. Students will develop proficiency in both wheel-thrown pottery and hand-built ceramic methods. Learners will cultivate critical evaluation skills for their ceramic pieces while establishing their unique artistic voice in the medium.