ART253A Ceramics I
Introduces ceramics through hands-on making and critiques. Explores beginning-level ceramic processes, techniques, and concepts while addressing cultural, historical, and contemporary issues. Investigates beginning-level creative problem solving and kinetic skills for clay forming and finishing techniques, including hand building, wheel throwing, and surface treatments. This is the prerequisite course for all other Ceramics course offerings and is foundational for students who identified an interest in further exploration in the ceramic arts. Recommended: ART 117. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 4
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31204 | In-person | Cascade MAHB 108 | Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 12:50pm | From June 22 through August 12, 2026 | Jim R White |
Class details for CRN 31204 Fees: $12 | |
| 33195 | In-person | Cascade MAHB 107 | Monday and Wednesday from 2 to 5:50pm | From June 22 through August 12, 2026 | Jim R White |
Class details for CRN 33195 Fees: $12 | |
| 31199 | In-person | Rock Creek BLDG3 125 | Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 5:50pm | From June 23 through August 13, 2026 | Kowkie Durst |
Class details for CRN 31199 Fees: $12 | |
| 31227 | In-person | Rock Creek BLDG3 125 | Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 12:50pm | From June 23 through August 13, 2026 | Kowkie Durst |
Class details for CRN 31227 Fees: $12 |
Class schedule definitions
- Cost:
- cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
- Books:
- $0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in – see how to register
- Class types:
- see more about class types
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.