Ceramics, Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Ceramics directs students to a course sequence that leads to the knowledge, practical skills, and training required for employment, entry into individual 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 handbuilding skills.
- Demonstrate basic wheel-throwing skills.
- Demonstrate basic ceramic sculpture skills.
- Apply appropriate surface techniques.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ARCE 1 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| or ARCE 1A | Ceramic Handbuilding I | |
| ARCE 2A | Ceramic Wheel Throwing I | 3 |
| ARCE 3A | Introduction to Ceramic Sculpture | 3 |
| ARCE 7 | Ceramic Surface Design and Technique | 1.5-3 |
| Select 12 units from the following not selected from the above required core: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Ceramics | ||
| Ceramic Handbuilding I | ||
| Ceramic Handbuilding II | ||
| Ceramic Handbuilding III | ||
| Ceramic Handbuilding IV | ||
| Ceramic Wheel Throwing II | ||
| Ceramic Wheel Throwing III | ||
| Ceramic Wheel Throwing IV | ||
| Ceramic Sculpture II | ||
| Ceramic Sculpture III | ||
| Ceramic Sculpture IV | ||
| Introduction to Glaze Experimentation | ||
| Glaze Calculation | ||
| Alternative Throwing Techniques | ||
| Alternative Firing Techniques | ||
| Total Units | 22.5-24 | |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ARCE 1 or ARCE 1A | Introduction to Ceramics or Ceramic Handbuilding I | 3 |
| ARCE 2A | Ceramic Wheel Throwing I | 3 |
| ARCE 3A | Introduction to Ceramic Sculpture | 3 |
| ARCE 7 | Ceramic Surface Design and Technique | 1.5-3 |
| Units | 10.5-12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select 12 units from the following (not already selected for the core requirements): | 12 | |
| Introduction to Ceramics or Ceramic Handbuilding I or Ceramic Handbuilding II or Ceramic Handbuilding III or Ceramic Handbuilding IV or Ceramic Wheel Throwing II or Ceramic Wheel Throwing III or Ceramic Wheel Throwing IV or Ceramic Sculpture II or Ceramic Sculpture III or Ceramic Sculpture IV or Introduction to Glaze Experimentation or Glaze Calculation or Alternative Throwing Techniques or Alternative Firing Techniques | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 22.5-24 | |
This program can be completed within one year (2 semesters), but if a student wants to focus on the same media then they will need 4 consecutive semesters.