Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Arts - Ceramics Emphasis

The Ceramics/Sculpture emphasis leads to a professional Bachelor of Fine Arts degree intended for students wishing to work in three-dimensional media, particularly ceramic materials. Both sculptural and vessel approaches are explored in this degree program. Candidates generally choose one area in which to focus on for the final portfolio and senior exhibition. Students achieving the Bachelor of Fine Arts will either work as studio artists, in cross disciplines, or continue their studies in graduate degree programs (SUU ceramics students have a high record of acceptance in graduate programs since 1997). Those choosing a ceramics focus will know and understand advanced throwing and hand building skills, kiln firing in gas, electric, sodium vapor, wood-fire, and other kilns; and will know studio safety and hazard prevention, glaze and clay formulation, and post firing techniques. Emphasis is placed on creative problem solving and expression, creative thinking and spatial reasoning.