Ceramic Arts Degree

The exciting field of Ceramic Arts and Ceramics is an arena of study within the visual arts made from ceramic materials. Ceramic materials in this medium of visual arts can include clay, tile, art ware, figurines, and tableware. Some pieces of ceramic art may be considered works of art while others are defined as decorative pieces, industrial art, or applied art objects. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer ceramic arts degrees.

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Mendocino College

30800 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

About
Mendocino College, located in Ukiah, California, is a public, two year institution founded in 1975 to serve the needs of the multiple school districts. It is one of the 112 colleges that comprise the California Community College System and operates in the Mendocino-Lake Community College District which was formed in 1981 to more effectively cover the various communities and cities served by the school. The school maintains branch campuses in Lakeport and Willits.

Academics
Students will be able to choose between academic transfer and career training programs. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education. Upon completion students will apply to four year institutions to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career programs allow students to pursue education and training in one of several high demand fields with the purpose of entering the workforce as a professional upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Biology
• Bookkeeping
• Education
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
Mendocino College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that meet the minimum requirements for enrollment, submit an application, and pay all related fees. Students are asked to provide any previous transcripts and test scores and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need a determined by the information provided by students on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Ceramic Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mendocino College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Craft Artists

Description

Create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, craft artists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 0.6% from 2014 to 2024

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Description

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).