Undergraduate Programs

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Ceramics

The ceramics curriculum develops an understanding of ceramics as an expressive artistic medium in contemporary society. The study of ceramic materials and techniques is balanced with the study of historical tradition and contemporary trends. The ceramic studio is well equipped so that students experience the variety of technologies used by contemporary artists. The program provides a solid foundation for students pursuing graduate studies or a studio art career.

Ceramics Suggested Plan of Study
Sophomore Year
Fall Credits
HER-C 204 Beginning Ceramics, Hand Building 3
HER-D 201 Drawing III 3
HER-H 103 Introduction to Contemporary Art 3
Herron studio elective 3
Humanities elective 3
Total 15


Spring Credits
HER-C 206 Beginning Ceramics, Wheel Throwing 3
HER-D 202 Drawing IV 3
Herron studio elective 3
Art History elective 3
Social/Behavioral Science elective 3
Humanities elective 3
Total 18
Junior Year
Fall Credits
HER-C 304 or
HER-C 308
Ceramics III or Intermediate Wheel Throwing 3
HER-C 307 Clay and Glaze Materials 3
Herron studio elective 3
Art History elective 3
Social/Behavioral Science elective 3
Life and Physical Science elective 3
Total 18

Spring Credits
HER-C 305 Ceramics IV 3
Herron studio electives 9
Life and Physical Science elective 3
Total 15
Senior Year
Fall Credits
HER-C 400 Individual Research in Ceramics 3
Herron studio elective 3
400-level Ceramics studio 3
HER-J 410 A Critical Approach to Art 3
Academic elective 3
Total 15


Spring Credits
HER-C 400 Individual Research in Ceramics 3
HER-C 405 Individual Research in Ceramics 3
400-level Ceramics studio 3
Herron studio elective 3
Academic elective 3
Total 15