Studio Arts - Ceramics Emphasis (BFA)

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

See General Education  for course options.

• Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
• Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

Studio Arts - Ceramics Curriculum (81 Credits)

Free Electives and University Requirements

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn

• A minimum of 120 total credits;
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
• 40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
• 30 credits completed  through SUU.

Total Credits, BFA Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

• Develop mastery of the techniques, materials, and processes used in all aspects of ceramic production including hand-building, sculpture, wheel-throwing, and firing.
• Effectively use the elements and principles of design to solve 3-dimensional narrative, conceptual, and aesthetic problems and skillfully evaluate artwork perceptively and critically.
• Gain understanding of the origins of ceramics in art history as well as knowledge of the current major issues, commercial applications and business practices of the 3-dimensional fine art industry.
• Synthesize ceramic skills, knowledge, and individual artistic talent to create and exhibit a body of 3-dimensional work that demonstrates perceptual acuity, conceptual understanding, advanced technical facility, and unique artistic expression at a professional entry level.