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Ceramics

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Pursue Your Passion With A Minor In Ceramics

It takes talent, skill and time to perfect your craft. Here at UW, we understand that. It’s why we offer an accredited, 24-credit hour ceramics minor program.

As a ceramics student, you will learn traditional and contemporary methods of ceramics construction. You will also have access to best-in-class facilities, faculty-led artist residencies and study-abroad programs. Because hands-on experience with dedicated faculty is invaluable.

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College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Visual Arts

About the Ceramics Minor

A ceramics minor is a wonderful addition to any creative degree. The program gives students the opportunity to learn a variety of techniques and gain hands-on experience.

Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in faculty-led study abroad programs and artist residencies. UW also partners with Sheridan Community College for wood firings, where students can learn from professional artists.

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Students pursuing a B.A. in Art History may minor in a studio discipline. However, students pursuing a B.A. or B.F.A. in Studio Art or a B.A. in Art Education cannot minor in a specific studio discipline.

Students should plan on a minimum of five semesters to complete a ceramics minor due to upper-division course prerequisites.

Please note that all courses require a minimum grade of C to earn a ceramics minor.

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What can you do with a Ceramics Minor?

Students who graduate with a ceramics degree are prepared for various ceramics and visual arts careers.

Ceramics Careers

  • Ceramics artist
  • Curator
  • Ceramics studio owner
  • Ceramics studio assistant
  • Art teacher

 

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Where UW Fine Art and Art Education Grads Are Making An Impact:

  • Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
  • Western Confluence Magazine
  • Fire It Up Ceramics Studio
  • Stripe
  • Self-employed
  • Glassell School of Art
  • Art League Houston
  • Cherry Creek School District
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Ceramics Program Highlights

The University of Wyoming ceramics minor sets students up for a successful career in the arts. With best-in-class facilities, supportive faculty and advanced courses, students graduate with hands-on experience and a connected network.

Immersive Artist Residency Programs

The UW ceramics program has connections to the Netji Center, where students can immerse themselves in a faculty-led artist residency.

Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

Students have the opportunity to study abroad with faculty to further their ceramics education.

 

On-Campus Networking Opportunities

UW provides students with ample opportunities to connect with professionals and other ceramics students.

The Ceramic Art Guild is an on-campus organization that fundraises and supports student enrichment. This organization hosts the annual ceramic art auction, which funds students’ travel to the NCECA Conference (National Council for the Education of Ceramic Arts). There, students attend lectures, demonstrations, exhibitions, and networking events.

Best-In-Class Facilities

The ceramics facilities are equipped for hand-building, casting, and throwing techniques. The facilities include:

Dedicated plaster working room
Throwing area
Hand-building area
Extruder
Slab roller
Two pugmills
Soldner Mixer
Six electric kilns
Two gas kilns
Soda kiln
Wood-fire train kiln
Glaze mixing area
Chemical storage

 

 

Related Programs

Interested in a ceramics minor? These programs may also be of interest to you:

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Department of Visual Arts

Visual Arts Building, Room 110

Department 3138, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-3269

Email: visualarts@uwyo.edu