ART253A Ceramics I

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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

List of classes for ART253A Ceramics I
CRNClass typeLocationDays & timeDatesSeats availableFacultyMore info
22572In-personCascade MAHB 108
Monday and Wednesday
from 10am to 12:50pm

From March 30 through June 10, 2026
Sam W MorganBooks for CRN 22572
Class details for CRN 22572
Fees: $12
24350In-personCascade MAHB 108
Monday and Wednesday
from 2 to 4:50pm

From March 30 through June 10, 2026
Sam W MorganBooks for CRN 24350
Class details for CRN 24350
Fees: $12
24352In-personCascade MAHB 108
Tuesday and Thursday
from 1 to 3:50pm

From March 31 through June 11, 2026
Jim R WhiteBooks for CRN 24352
Class details for CRN 24352
Fees: $12
22009In-personRock Creek BLDG3 125
Tuesday and Thursday
from 1 to 3:50pm

From March 31 through June 11, 2026
Michael Y FujitaBooks for CRN 22009
Class details for CRN 22009
Fees: $12
22011In-personRock Creek BLDG3 125
Monday and Wednesday
from 1 to 3:50pm

From March 30 through June 10, 2026
Donna N ColeBooks for CRN 22011
Class details for CRN 22011
Fees: $12
22451In-personRock Creek BLDG3 125
Tuesday and Thursday
from 9 to 11:50am

From March 31 through June 11, 2026
Michael Y FujitaBooks for CRN 22451
Class details for CRN 22451
Fees: $12
22667In-personRock Creek BLDG3 125
Tuesday and Thursday
from 6 to 8:50pm

From March 31 through June 11, 2026
Donna N ColeBooks for CRN 22667
Class details for CRN 22667
Fees: $12
21597In-personSylvania CT 119
Monday and Wednesday
from 11am to 1:50pm

From March 30 through June 10, 2026
Charles J WashburnBooks for CRN 21597
Class details for CRN 21597
Fees: $12
21598In-personSylvania CT 119
Tuesday and Thursday
from 11am to 1:50pm

From March 31 through June 11, 2026
Charles J WashburnBooks for CRN 21598
Class details for CRN 21598
Fees: $12
22029In-personSylvania CT 119
Monday and Wednesday
from 6 to 8:50pm

From March 30 through June 10, 2026
Kowkie DurstBooks for CRN 22029
Class details for CRN 22029
Fees: $12
22449In-personSylvania CT 119
Tuesday and Thursday
from 3 to 5:50pm

From March 31 through June 11, 2026
Kowkie DurstBooks for CRN 22449
Class details for CRN 22449
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 MyPCC – see how to register
Class types:
see more about class types
  • 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.