Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts - Ceramics

Explore the technical and conceptual sides of both functional and sculptural ceramics, while being guided in their search for personal expression. A community atmosphere lets students experience all angles of the creative process, with instruction focusing on technical expertise, craftsmanship, aesthetic ideals, criticism, and historical background.

Students with a concentration in ceramics may enter into such fields as education, ceramic engineering, materials engineering, and curation.

The program explores the technical and conceptual sides of both functional and sculptural ceramics, while guiding students’ search for personal expression through the medium. Instruction focuses on technical expertise, sound craftsmanship, aesthetic ideals, criticism, as well as historical background. Students in the Ceramics concentration must complete — in addition to the foundation courses — two required ceramics courses at the intermediate level, two in related studio arts disciplines, and two advanced ceramics.