The ceramics program in the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art is designed to help students become effective artists and to make their own contributions to the field. Students will develop techniques and hands-on skills, along with an understanding of the history of ceramics, to create pieces valued for style and function.
Ceramics majors will learn to:
make clay pieces on a pottery wheel
mix glazes from raw materials
create sculpture
make tiles
fire electric, natural gas, propane, updraft, downdraft, raku and salt kilns
Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees, providing comprehensive preparation for professional practice, also are offered in the following areas:
Graphic Design
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Painting and Drawing
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Degrees and Preparation
A B.F.A. in Ceramics paves the way for a variety of creative careers, from individual artist to teacher, curator, gallery owner or recreational therapist.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Buchtel College of Arts and Science
College of Arts & Sciences Building,
University of Akron,
AKRON,
Ohio,
44325, United States
New Freshman
You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.
All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.
Minimum requirements for English proficiency:
TOEFL iBT: 71
IELTS: 6.0
SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500
ACT English: 18
Duolingo English Test (DET): 95
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169
PTE: 48
GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135
Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.
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