Undergraduate Programs
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Ceramics
The B.F.A. 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 ceramicist'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.
Prior to being admitted into the major in Ceramics, students must successfully pass sophomore advancement review.
Ceramics Suggested Plan of Study
Sophomore Year
Fall
- HER-C 204 Beginning Ceramics, Hand Building (3 cr.)
- HER-D 201 Drawing III (3 cr.)
- HER-H 103 Introduction to Contemporary Art (3 cr.)
- Herron studio elective (3 cr.)
- Humanities elective (3 cr.)
Total: 15 credit hours
Spring
- HER-C 206 Beginning Ceramics, Wheel Throwing (3 cr.)
- HER-D 202 Drawing IV (3 cr.)
- Herron studio elective (3 cr.)
- Art History elective (3 cr.)
- Social/Behavioral Science elective (3 cr.)
- Humanities elective (3 cr.)
Total: 18 credit hours
Junior Year
Fall
- HER-C 304 or HER-C 308 Ceramics III or Intermediate Wheel Throwing (3 cr.)
- HER-C 307 Clay and Glaze Materials (3 cr.)
- Herron studio elective (3 cr.)
- Art History elective (3 cr.)
- Social/Behavioral Science elective (3 cr.)
- Life and Physical Science elective (3 cr.)
Total: 18 credit hours
Spring
- HER-C 305 Ceramics IV (3 cr.)
- Herron studio electives (9 cr.)
- Life and Physical Science elective (3 cr.)
Total: 15 credit hours
Senior Year
Fall
- HER-C 400 Individual Research in Ceramics (3 cr.)
- Herron studio elective (3 cr.)
- 400-level Ceramics studio (3 cr.)
- HER-J 410 A Critical Approach to Art (3 cr.)
- Academic elective (3 cr.)
Total: 15 credit hours
Spring
- HER-C 400 Individual Research in Ceramics (3 cr.)
- HER-C 405 Individual Research in Ceramics (3 cr.)
- 400-level Ceramics studio (3 cr.)
- Herron studio elective (3 cr.)
- Academic elective (3 cr.)
Total: 15 credit hours
Last updated: April 2012