A career founded on your passion for ceramics is one that will prove worthwhile. A studio art degree with an emphasis in ceramics can help you not only develop and sharpen technical skills but also expand your creative practice and better prepare you for a career in the creative arts. Learn how a well-respected bachelor’s in Fine Arts degree from the University of Central Missouri can help your art and career flourish.
A Studio Art program recognized for quality education
Since 1986, UCM’s Art degree programs, including Ceramics, have maintained certification by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design for their superior quality. This means you can be confident in the education you’ll receive when completing your studio art degree with an emphasis in ceramics.
Studio classes are held on our Warrensburg campus and led by artistic professionals who share your passion for ceramics and actively maintain their own studio practice.
What you will study
No matter your experience and skills, the UCM Ceramics program will teach you contemporary and traditional practices and help you develop technical proficiency and aesthetic maturity. Get hands-on experience under the guidance of professionally active UCM faculty to build and master skills in wheel throwing, hand building, figure construction, mold making and slip casting, and explore mixed media and installation. As your knowledge and skills advance, we’ll conduct glaze research to further develop your creative process and professional practice.
What you’ll gain in the Ceramics emphasis of the UCM’s Studio Art program
The end goal is to instill a sense of curiosity and the importance of a creative practice, while you develop your own unique artistic style and learn how to market yourself in a professional manner. Expect to graduate not only with a ceramics based studio art degree but also with a professional portfolio that highlights your creative practice to potential graduate programs, residencies, employers or clients.
What can you do with a Studio Art, Ceramics degree from UCM?
We chose ceramics because we are passionate about creating. Whether you become a ceramic artist, pursue a career in other fine arts or become an educator, a UCM Studio Art, Ceramics degree will provide you with a solid foundation to excel in your desired path. Our faculty are dedicated to mentoring you for success in the field or in your efforts to further your education with a master’s degree.
Understanding your options with a Studio Art degree
To help you easily explore career opportunities of a studio art degree with an emphasis in ceramics from UCM, we offer the interactive tool below. Learn your potential now and for later as you examine titles, salaries and projected growth.
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1 March 2025
Start date
May 2025
University of Central Missouri
Ward Edwards Building,
108 W. South St.,
WARRENSBURG,
Missouri,
64093, United States
Students must have a 2.0 high school GPA or above to be admissible. If the applicant has taken undergraduate coursework the cumulative GPA of the undergraduate coursework must be a 2.0 or higher to be admissible.
Accepted English Proficiency Exams:
TOEFL exam score of 61 IBT
IELTS exam score of 5.5
Duolingo composite exam score of 95
UCM Proficiency Test of 61
Cambridge C1/B2 exam score of 162
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UCM ensures that it provides outstanding facilities and support so that all students can achieve their maximum potential.