Ceramics
The BFA in Ceramics is a professional undergraduate degree for students desiring extensive studio experience with an emphasis in Ceramics. Students in the program develop critical thinking skills, refine their intellectual and creative processes, and learn both traditional and contemporary aspects of the ceramist's craft.
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.
For the most current curriculum, please see the Herron website. For the recommended four-year plan of study, please refer to the IU Indianapolis degree map. The BFA degree requirements meet the standards established by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design for professional undergraduate degrees in the Fine Arts.
Degree requirements
General Education
30 credits corresponding to IU Indianapolis' Indiana College Core.
Foundation Studies
19 credits
Art History, Theory, and Criticism
Credits distributed as follows:
• HER-H101 History of Art I (3 cr.) (may be used to fill Arts/Humanities General Education requirement)
• HER-H102 History of Art 2 (3 cr.) (may be used to fill Arts/Humanities General Education requirement)
• HER-H205 Introduction to Contemporary Art (3 cr.)
• HER-HXXX Art History electives (6 cr.)
Professional and career preparation
HER-X201 Professional Practice in Visual Arts I
HER-X301 Professional Practice in Visual Arts II
HER-X410 Senior Capstone Focus
Major Studio Requirements:
- HER-C204 Ceramics Hand Building (3 cr.)
- HER-C206 Ceramics Wheel Throwing (3 cr.)
- HER-C304 Ceramics III (3 cr)
- HER-C305 Ceramics IV (3 cr.)
- HER-C307 Clay and Glaze (3 cr.)
- HER-C308 Wheel Throwing II (3 cr.)
- HER-C400 Ceramics V (6 cr.)
- HER-C405 Ceramics VI (6 cr.)
Studio Art Electives
27 credits, of which 3 must be N208 Integrative Studio Lab: Rotating Topics (3 cr.)
Non-Studio requirements
6 credits
• Academic elective (3 cr.)
• English Literature Course (3 cr.)
Total: 125 credits
Last update: March 2024
