Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

ART256A Ceramics II

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Explores more sophisticated ceramics as a creative medium. Examines intermediate level ceramic processes and concepts while addressing cultural, historical, and contemporary issues in clay art. Investigates more sophisticated creative problem solving and kinetic skills for clay forming and finishing techniques, including hand building, wheel throwing, various surface treatments, and alternative firing processes. This course is part of a sequence that includes ART 253A, ART 254, ART 255, ART 256A, and ART 257. Prerequisite: ART 253A or instructor permission. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 4

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: classes take place at specific times and locations. Attendance in person is required.
• Online: classes do not have meeting times. Regular online interaction is required and there are weekly assignments.
• Remote: classes take place at specific times online. Students must be logged in during class meeting times.
• In-person and remote: classes meet both in-person and remotely. Attendance at both is required.
• In-person and online: classes meet in-person with additional online activities required.
• Remote and online: classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.