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Pursue a ceramics degree through a BFA in Art and shape your passion into lasting works of art.
Western Colorado University’s ceramics degree program is designed for students who want to explore creative expression through clay, form, and function while earning a BFA in Art. The Ceramics Emphasis will teach you about technical and conceptual issues, incorporating both traditional and contemporary techniques. In the ceramics degree program at Western, you’ll discover that clay sculpture and studio pottery-making can be a springboard for new forms of artistic expression and contemporary image-making. As part of Western’s BFA in Art, our ceramics degree program offers hands-on experience and access to studio kilns and tools. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to display your artwork in numerous shows, exhibits, convocations and galas on campus and in the community.
You’ll master your technique in the ceramics degree program with outstanding clay facilities and a variety of wheels, clays, glazes, and hands-on assistance from expert faculty, which will give you a comprehensive understanding of materials and processes. The School of the Arts will also provide you with extensive sculpture process equipment, kilns (including salt and raku) and separate facilities for electric and reduction firing, enabling students’ work to reach professional standards. Ready to launch your creative journey? Apply to our ceramics degree program and start shaping your future in the arts.
FAQs:
What can you do with a ceramics degree?
Western’s ceramics degree program prepares graduates for careers in fine arts, studio production, teaching, and gallery work. Many pursue paths as professional ceramic artists, educators, or designers.
What jobs can you get with a ceramics degree?
Graduates of Western’s ceramics degree program can work as studio artists, ceramic designers, art teachers, gallery curators, or pursue graduate study in fine arts.
Is a ceramics degree program right for me?
If you’re passionate about creating functional or sculptural art from clay and want to develop your artistic voice, Western’s ceramics degree program may be the perfect fit.
