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 |
