Program Overview
The Certificate in Ceramics provides a comprehensive foundation in ceramic materials and techniques, including handbuilding, wheelthrowing, glazing, and kiln theory. Students develop their skills in three-dimensional design and create utilitarian, functional, and sculptural ceramic work. The program prepares graduates for careers in ceramics, pottery, sculpture, and related fields such as art education and museum studies.
Program Outline
Outline:
Program Content:
The certificate in ceramics is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the materials and techniques used in ceramics. Students will learn about handbuilding and wheelthrowing processes, glaze application and formulation, and kiln theory. They will also develop their skills in three-dimensional design and use clay to create utilitarian, functional, and sculptural work.
Course Schedule:
The certificate program consists of 15 credit hours of coursework. Students will take three core courses (9 hours) and six credits of additional requirements. The core courses are ART 2530 Ceramics: Space, ART 2540 Ceramics: Form and Design, and one ARHS course chosen from the following: ARHS 2210 Intercultural History of Art, ARHS 2200 Current Art, ARHS 4600 Topics in Art History: Art, Craft, Object, Image. Students can choose from the following courses to fulfill the additional requirements: ART 3050 Topics in Studio Art (if topic is focused in ceramics), ART 3530 Investigations in Ceramics, ART 3540 Ceramics Materials and Technology, ART 4530 Focus in Ceramics.
Assessment:
Students will be assessed on their technical proficiency in handbuilding and wheelthrowing processes, glaze application and formulation, and knowledge of kiln theory. They will also be assessed on their ability to use clay-building and three-dimensional design skills to design and construct utilitarian, functional, and sculptural ceramic work.
Teaching:
The certificate program is taught by experienced faculty members in the Department of Art, Design and Art History. Faculty members are committed to providing students with a supportive and challenging learning environment. They use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, demonstrations, critiques, and hands-on workshops.
Careers:
The certificate in ceramics can prepare students for a variety of careers in the arts, including ceramics, pottery, and sculpture. Graduates may also find work in related fields, such as art education, museum studies, and gallery management.
