Art—B.F.A., Concentration in Ceramics
The study of ceramics is the study of human history in all of its cultural diversity. From the most primitive pottery to highly sophisticated modern design and contemporary sculpture, the ceramics program offers a breadth of knowledge and expertise in one of the largest and best-equipped ceramics studios in the region. Ceramics offers a unique opportunity for students to engage and develop their skills in focus, discipline, and communication with visual language, through the challenges and expressive potential introduced by the material of clay. This concentration leads to the development of a cohesive body of work, a professional portfolio, and BFA exhibition.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRESS AND DEGREE COMPLETION
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) in Art Courses of 3.0.
- BFA students are required to pass a Senior Review and Exhibition in order to complete the program.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer students may have up to 30 credits from an Associates in Fine Arts Degree applied to major course requirements in the BFA program if approved by a faculty advisor or the department chair.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Foundation Courses: | 12 | |
| ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
| ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| Required Art History Courses: | 12 | |
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| ART 202 | Philosophies of Art | 3 |
| Art History Elective (200-400 level) | 3 | |
| Required Art Studio Courses: | 36 | |
| ART 104 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 214 | Drawing & Composition II | 3 |
| or ART 219 | Life Drawing I | |
| ART 216 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 218 | Jewelry I | 3 |
| ART 222 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART 303 | Ceramics III | 3 |
| ART 304 | Ceramic Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 309 | Silkscreen | 3 |
| ART 316 | Sculpture II | 3 |
| ART 324 | Casting for Jewelers | 3 |
| ART 357 | Digital Imaging Photography | 3 |
| or ART 230 | Photography I | |
| ART 406 | Advanced Ceramics | 3 |
| Art/Co-Op Electives: | 15 | |
| Select 5 Art courses in consultation with a faculty advisor | ||
| Required BFA Courses: | 6 | |
| ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| ART 465 | Bachelor Fine Arts Seminar | 1 |
| ART 398 | Studio Research I | 2 |
| ART 399 | Studio Research II | 2 |
| Total Credits | 81 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the B.F.A., with a concentration in Ceramics, students will be able to:
- Compose artworks in a range of visual art studio practices with technical proficiency.
- Analyze formal elements of works of art, craft, and design or other items of material culture.
- Interpret works of art in light of the social and historic context in which they were produced.
- Develop a professional art/design portfolio.
- Produce an art/design exhibition thesis.