Our ceramics concentration emphasizes equal development in aesthetics, technical knowledge, and conceptual approaches.
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Key Features
- Learn wheel-throwing, hand-building, and firing techniques across multiple kilns.
- Exhibit functional and sculptural works grounded in strong design principles.
Hands-On Approach
The curriculum balances fundamental skill development in hand-building and wheel-throwing with an understanding of historical and contemporary ceramic perspectives. Exposure to diverse forming techniques, firing methods and ceramic materials provides a well-rounded foundation. Individual exploration is fostered through an emphasis on personal research, material research, and experimentation.
Professional practices are addressed to help transition students into a career in the arts and/or pursuit of the Master of Fine Arts degree. Our intent is to develop young professionals with strong art making practices who can contribute to and compete in the art world.
Curriculum Snapshot
| Year | Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| 1 | Design I-II, Drawing I-II, Survey of the Visual Arts I |
| 2 | Survey of the Arts II, Intro to Ceramics, Intro to Modern Art, Intermediate Ceramics |
| 3 | Art History, Intermediate Ceramics, Advanced Ceramics |
| 4 | Studies in Art History, Senior Capstone Art Project I-II, Advanced Ceramics |
Visual Arts students are also required to complete the Foundation Courses as well as a Sophomore Review course. Plus general education credits in English, math, science, history, social sciences, and electives.