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.

Required Foundation Courses:12
ART 110Two Dimensional Design3
ART 111Three Dimensional Design3
ART 115Drawing Studio I3
ART 185Computer Graphics3
Required Art History Courses:12
ART 106Contemporary Art3
ART 131World Art II3
ART 202Philosophies of Art3
Art History Elective (200-400 level) 3
Required Art Studio Courses: 36
ART 104Ceramics I3
ART 214Drawing & Composition II3
or ART 219 Life Drawing I
ART 216Sculpture I3
ART 218Jewelry I3
ART 222Ceramics II3
ART 303Ceramics III3
ART 304Ceramic Sculpture3
ART 309Silkscreen3
ART 316Sculpture II3
ART 324Casting for Jewelers3
ART 357Digital Imaging Photography3
or ART 230 Photography I
ART 406Advanced Ceramics3
Art/Co-Op Electives:15
Select 5 Art courses in consultation with a faculty advisor
Required BFA Courses:6
ART 450Portfolio Preparation1
ART 465Bachelor Fine Arts Seminar1
ART 398Studio Research I2
ART 399Studio Research II2
Total Credits81
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Semester 1Credits
ENGL 101
English Composition I
or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students
4
MATH 114 Contemporary Mathematics 3
ART 115 Drawing Studio I 3
ART 110 Two Dimensional Design 3
General Education Tier I Course 3
INTD 101 Orientation to College * first time freshmen only 1
 Credits17
Semester 2
ENGL 102
English Composition II
or English Composition 2 ESL
4
ART 185 Computer Graphics 3
ART 131 World Art II 3
ART 111 Three Dimensional Design 3
General Education Tier II Course 3
 Credits16
Sophomore
Semester 1
ART 106 Contemporary Art 3
ART 214
Drawing & Composition II
or Life Drawing I
3
ART 104 Ceramics I 3
Studio Art Elective 3
General Education Tier I Course 3
 Credits15
Semester 2
ART 222 Ceramics II 3
ART 216 Sculpture I 3
Art History Elective (200-400 Level) 3
Studio Art Elective 3
General Education Tier I Course 3
 Credits15
Junior
Semester 1
ART 303 Ceramics III 3
ART 218 Jewelry I 3
Studio Art Elective 3
General Education Tier II Course 3
General Education Tier II Course 3
 Credits15
Semester 2
ART 316 Sculpture II 3
ART 324 Casting for Jewelers 3
ART 202 Philosophies of Art 3
General Education Tier II Course 3
 Credits12
Senior
Semester 1
ART 304 Ceramic Sculpture 3
ART 357 Digital Imaging Photography 3
ART 309 Silkscreen 3
ART 398 Studio Research I 2
General Education Tier II 3
 Credits14
Semester 2
ART 406 Advanced Ceramics 3
ART 399 Studio Research II 2
ART 450 Portfolio Preparation 1
ART 465 Bachelor Fine Arts Seminar 1
General Education Tier III Capstone 3
Studio Art Elective 3
 Credits13
 Total Credits117

**BFA Students are Exempt from the Creative Process and Production Mode of Inquiry Course Requirements within General Education Tier I and Tier II.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the B.F.A., with a concentration in Ceramics, students will be able to:  

  1. Compose artworks in a range of visual art studio practices with technical proficiency.
  2. Analyze formal elements of works of art, craft, and design or other items of material culture.
  3. Interpret works of art in light of the social and historic context in which they were produced.
  4. Develop a professional art/design portfolio.
  5. Produce an art/design exhibition thesis.