Ceramics, BFA

Contact

Errol Willet, Department of Art
102 Shaffer Art Building, 315-443-4613, eswillet@syr.edu

Faculty

Peter Beasecker, Margie Hughto, Errol Willett

Description

Our bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) degree program in ceramics helps you become a professional ceramist. We encourage you to explore several directions: pottery, sculpture, tile mosaics, and other areas as you focus on the specialty that interests you most.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 45 credits

FND Studio (x4) 3 credits each
CER 221 - Introduction to Ceramics
CER 222 - Introduction to Ceramics
CER 223 - Intro Ceramic Wheel Throwing
CER 224 - Intro Ceramic Wheel Throwing
CER 327 - Clay & Glaze Technology
CER 328 - Clay & Glaze Technology
Choose one of the following:
CER 321 - Intermediate Ceramic Sculpture
CER 323 - Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Choose one of the following:
CER 322 - Intermediate Ceramic Sculpture
CER 324 - Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Choose one of the following:
CER 421 - Advanced Ceramic Sculpture
CER 423 - Advanced Wheel Throwing
Choose one of the following:
CER 422 - Advanced Ceramic Sculpture
CER 424 - Advanced Wheel Throwing
Ceramics Elective (3 credits)

Art History Requirements: 15 credits

Art/Design History Requirement (x2) (3 credits each)
Art/Design History Elective (x3) (3 credits each)

Course Catalog

Ceramics, BFA

Contact

Faculty

Description

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 45 credits

Art History Requirements: 15 credits

Academic Requirements: 6 credits

Academic Electives: 21 credits

Studio Electives: 30 credits

Free Electives: 9 credits

Total Credits 126

Degree Awarded: BFA in Ceramics