Academic Programs of Study
Ceramics
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art
- Foundation in 3-D design with a focus on the clay medium
- Fully equipped ceramics studio with personal workspaces
Cast a Creative Future with a Ceramics Degree
If you're interested in a career in ceramics, the commercial world of clay covers a myriad of products, from dinnerware to tile and other industrial ceramic products. Ceramics attracts the art student whose career objectives may involve architecture, interior design, art education and the related applied arts industry.BFA Degree Description
The curricular goal of the Ceramics Program is to develop a strong three-dimensional design background while learning about the technical complexity of clay as the primary medium. Project concepts are grounded in contemporary ceramics art movements, good design in ceramics industry and the historical record of clay objects since prehistoric times.
More About This Degree
- Learn more about this program or visit the Visual Arts website.
- College of Arts and Sciences
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This program is accredited by the
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Marywood University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
Sue Jenkins
Associate Professor of Art, Area Coordinator - Foundations, Area Coordinator - Photography
Our ceramics studio includes:
- Brent slab roller
- Brent electric wheels
- Brent kick wheels
- Lockerbie kick wheels
- Handcrafted cherry treadle
- Extruders with various sized barrels
- Soldner clay mixer
- Pug mill
- Electric kilns of various sizes
- 3-cubic foot Alpine gas kiln
- 20-cubic foot Laguna gas kiln
- Gas raku kiln
- Spray/glaze booths
- Slip/casting station
Ceramics majors also have access to personal workspaces that are connected to the main work room and kiln room.
The curricular goal is the development of persons with knowledge, technical skills, conceptual abilities and artistic sensitivity within a supportive environment to prepare them for the demanding and competitive design fields.
Elizabeth
I cannot imagine a better place to work and utilize all the skills learned while at Marywood.
I graduated from Marywood University in May 2014 and currently work as a Communication Specialist for Mercy Volunteer Corps (MVC), a small non-profit organization based outside Philadelphia. MVC places volunteers for one year of service in cities across the United States and South America. Their mission is to support people who are poor and marginalized through the efforts of our volunteers, support teams, alumni, and staff.
As a Communication Specialist, I am responsible for the marketing of their brand and their internal and external communications. My responsibilities range from producing monthly newsletters to press releases on their new volunteer positions and service site expansions. MVC is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, so I also work closely with the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy. Working for Mercy Volunteer Corps as a graphic designer has given me many opportunities to expand my skills. I work with some of the most wonderful people who are always supportive of my creative process and encourage me to continue learning through conferences, webinars, and other events.
I cannot imagine a better place to work and utilize all the skills learned while at Marywood. Mercy Volunteer Corps is truly the dream job for me and I could not have gotten where I am without the support and guidance of the Marywood community!
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
- Official SAT and/or ACT scores
- Completed application
- Essay
- Official transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
