(81 credits)
The Ceramics program provides a dynamic environment for the artistic growth and development of the student through a thoughtful and challenging inquiry of both materials and meaning. Faculty are distinguished studio professionals who offer an extensive curriculum in all aspects of ceramics and work with students to help inspire their own unique expression. Spacious, well-equipped studios provide excellent facilities for fabrication, glazing, and all methods of firing. Frequent trips to museums, artists' studios, historical and industrial sites complement the curriculum.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Foundation Courses (15 Credits) | ||
| ARS100 | Drawing: Visual Thinking I | 3 |
| ARS101 | Drawing: Visual Thinking II | 3 |
| ARS102 | Design: Color | 3 |
| ARS103 | Design: Form | 3 |
| ARS112 | Art Seminar | 3 |
| Art History Courses (12 Credits) | ||
| ARH201 | Art of the Western World I | 3 |
| ARH202 | Art of the Western World II | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Modern Art, 1900-1970 | ||
| Contemporary Art, 1970 to the Present | ||
| History of Modern Design | ||
| History of Decorative Arts | ||
| Required Ceramics Courses (36 Credits) | ||
| ARS210 | Basic Ceramics 1 | 3 |
| DDF205 | Computer Aided Design I | 3 |
| ARS314 | Ceramic Materials 1 | 3 |
| ARS318 | Ceramic Sculpture 2 | 3 |
| ARS325 | Ceramics Processes and Techniques 1 2 | 3 |
| ARS327 | Ceramics Processes and Techniques II 2 | 3 |
| ARS335 | Wheel Throwing I | 3 |
| ARS336 | Wheel Throwing II | 3 |
| ARS414 | Ceramics Seminar | 3 |
| ARS416 | Ceramic Design and Product Laboratory 2 | 3 |
| ARS411 | Senior Studio in Ceramics I | 3 |
| ARS412 | Senior Studio in Ceramics II | 3 |
| Required Cognate Courses (6 Credits) | ||
| Any 200- or 300-level studio course, 2-dimensional | 3 | |
| Any 200- or 300-level ARS or DDF studio course, 3-dimensional | 3 | |
| Studio Electives (9 Credits) | ||
| Select three ARS and/or DDF courses. | 9 | |
| Required Senior Seminar (3 Credits) | ||
| ARS490 | BFA Seminar (writing intensive) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 81 | |
- 1
May not be repeated for credit.
- 2
May be repeated for credit.
