This degree or certificate is designed for students wishing to prepare for employment
in the commercial ceramic industry. Emphasis is on job-related skills such as production
forming techniques, surface design techniques, glaze formulation and application,
chemical safety, and kiln technology. The degree or certificate is also designed for
those setting up their own production studios to work as independent artists. Students
will demonstrate skill in a broad range of ceramic techniques, define and use core
concepts used in the ceramic area, produce original work that demonstrates a high
level of craft, and describe, analyze and provide criticism of ceramic work.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to define and use core concepts
used in the ceramic area; describe, analyze and provide criticism of ceramic work;
produce original work that demonstrates a high level of craft; and demonstrate skill
in a broad range of ceramic techniques.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| ART 130 |
2-D Foundations |
3 |
| ART 186 |
Ceramics I |
3 |
| ART 187 |
Ceramics II |
3 |
| ART 188 |
Advanced Ceramics I |
3 |
| ART 190 |
Ceramic Handbuilding |
3 |
| ART 191 |
Advanced Ceramic Handbuilding |
3 |
| ART 192 |
Earthenware |
3 |
| ART 193 |
Raku |
3 |
| ART 195 |
Glaze Calculation |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
27 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2026 |
GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
