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Ceramics Program at Fredonia

Important:

  • Students are no longer accepted into this program as of June 5, 2024.
  • Students currently enrolled in this program are asked to contact their department chair for a teach-out plan.

The Fredonia Difference

Fredonia’s Ceramics program exposes students to both traditional and contemporary methods of creative expression with clay. 

Career Opportunities for Ceramics

  • Professional craft/fine artist
  • Art therapy
  • Historic restoration/conservation
  • Art teacher
  • Gallery/museum positions
  • Industrial design
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ARTS 270 Foundations in Clay

The elements and principles of 3D design are explored through introduction to basic techniques for the construction of ceramic objects without the use of the potters wheel.

ARTS 271 Pottery on the Wheel

The rudiments of wheel forming pottery lead to the creation of bowls, vases, jars, and teapots in ceramics. Glazing and firing techniques for stoneware clay are covered.

ARTS 241 Figure Modelling

A beginning course in methods and materials appropriate for sculptural expression of the human form. Clay, plaster, mold making, and casting techniques are covered. Technical and conceptual development of form is stressed.