The Fredonia Difference
Fredonia’s Ceramics program exposes students to both traditional and contemporary methods of creative expression with clay.
- Professional craft/fine artist
- Art therapy
- Historic restoration/conservation
Career Opportunities for Ceramics
- Art teacher
- Gallery/museum positions
- Industrial design
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.