Ceramics Minor

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Ceramics is a long-standing and dynamic artistic medium that allows for creative design in three dimensions. This minor provides a concentrated studio approach that enables the creation of three-dimensional ceramic objects and artwork. Courses focus on creative expression of personal ideas through the use of multiple ceramics bodies and processes, including throwing and slipcasting.

Requirements

A. Foundations

ART 142 - Three-Dimensional Design (3)
ART 270 - Beginning Figure Modeling (3).
ART 281 - Introduction to Ceramics (3).
ART 382 - Techniques of Slipcasting and Mold Making (3).
ART 383 - Hand-Building in Ceramics (3).
ART 384 - Introduction to the Wheel and Throwing in Ceramics (3).

B. Electives

Two additional three-dimensional courses at the 200 level or higher

ART 269 - Introduction to Sculpture (3).
ART 270 - Beginning Figure Modeling (3).
ART 281 - Introduction to Ceramics (3).
ART 350 - Mixed Media Sculpture (3).
ART 355 - Glass Flameworking (3).
ART 367 - Intermediate Figure Modeling (3).
ART 368 - Installation Art (3).
ART 369 - Sculpture: Welding Techniques (3).
ART 371 - Sculpture and Furniture (3).
ART 372 - Sculpture: Alternative Methods and Materials (3).
ART 373 - Sculpture: Public Art (3).
ART 374 - Sculpture: Jewelry (3).
ART 378 - Kiln Operation and Glaze Formulation (3).
ART 381 - Ceramics: Survey of Materials and Processes (3).
ART 382 - Techniques of Slipcasting and Mold Making (3).
ART 383 - Hand-Building in Ceramics (3).
ART 384 - Introduction to the Wheel and Throwing in Ceramics (3).
ART 387 - Art of the Fiber and Textile (3).
ART 388 - Ceramics: Dinnerware (3).
ART 389 - Glass Casting (3).
ART 396 - Advanced Studio Problems, Three-Dimensional (1-6).
ART 471 - Sculpture: Advanced Techniques (3).
ART 472 - Advanced Figure Modeling (3).
ART 481 - Ceramics: Advanced Techniques (3).