• Slipcast Clay Object (fall)
• Object as Idea in Clay (fall)
• Pottery (spring)
• Major or non-major studio electives (fall/spring)
• Liberal Arts electives (fall/spring)
• Wintersession course (winter)

Sophomores
In the first year of the program, you are introduced to sculpture and pottery through the processes of throwing, hand-building, mold-making, glazing and firing. Technique is integrated with ideas, aesthetics and personal expression in the context of contemporary and historical ceramic practice.

• Topics in Ceramic History (fall)
• Ceramics Sculpture (fall)
• Clay in Context (spring)
• Topics in Ceramic Material Science (spring)
• Major or non-major studio electives (fall/spring)
• Liberal Arts electives (fall/spring)
• Wintersession course (winter)

Juniors
As a junior, you move beyond the studio and into the world through a series of sculptural explorations and community-engaged projects. You design and produce functional ware and architechtural ceramics for local clients, and create sculpture and large-scale installations for rural and urban sites. In the Materials Research class you learn to work with digital technology as it applies to clay, glaze and advanced kiln firing.

• Senior Tutorial Studio (fall)
• Seminar: Source Presentation (fall)
• Senior Thesis (spring)
• Liberal Arts elective (fall)
• Wintersession course (winter)

Seniors
During senior year, you create an independent body of work, supported by individual tutorials, group critiques and discussions. Professional practice is emphasized, with coaching on presentation skills, documentation, marketing, exhibitions and residencies.