The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University offers a Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD of Science in Ceramic Engineering through the university's Inamori School of Engineering, an upper level undergraduate studio arts ceramics degree, and a Master's of Fine Arts in Ceramic Art (also through the School of Art and Design). Undergraduate ceramics engineering students take a rigorous curriculum filled with materials science core courses such as Spectography, Thermal and Mechanical properties, Structure and Bonding, X-ray Characterization, and other related lasses. Additionally, undergraduates take physical science, general education, technical writing, and ceramic core (Powder Processing, Ceramics Processing, Ceramics Properties Lab) classes. Graduate level ceramics engineering classes include processing, elective, technical, and research courses. PhD students must take 90 credits of graduate level courses for a minimum of two academic years. BFA(Bachelors of Fine Arts) and MFA ceramics students take specialized studio course work in ceramics creation, art, and kiln building.
New York State College of Ceramics
Alfred University
2 Pine St.
Alfred, NY 14802
607-871-2111
alfred.edu
Scripps Women's College offers a ceramics studio concentration through their Art Department. Undergraduate art majors must complete classes in Fundamentals of Art, Combined Media, Art History, Art Theory, and Senior Seminar (thesis and project). Additionally, students take five upper-level electives in ceramic studio arts. Students in other programs may opt to minor in art, and take two upper level ceramics electives along with Fundamentals of Art, Art History, and two other art department classes (selected by the student). Scripps College's ceramics studio boasts both indoor facilities including indoor electric kilns, outdoor gas kilns, outdoor clay mixers, electric pottery wheels, a slab roller, wedging tables, drills, and a library filled with books and videos.
Scripps College
1030 Columbia Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
909-621-8000
scrippscollege.edu
Hood College offers an 18 credit, one year graduate level certificate in Ceramic Arts. This program is only open to individuals who have already completed a bachelors degree. Students in an art teacher certification program may use ceramics concentration certificate courses as a part of their training. Additionally, established art teachers may take ceramics classes at Hood as continuing education credits. Professional and working artists may be interested in this program as a means to hone studio skills or gain experience. All applicants must submit a statement of professional goals and images of their own artistic work. Ceramic classes include core and elective courses such as Glaze Application, Eastern Coil, Masters Throwing, Plates and Platters, Electric Kiln, Wood Firing Technology, and other related studio offerings.
Hood College Art Department
401 Rosemont Ave.
Frederick, MD 21701
301-696-3456
hood.edu