College of Arts and Architecture
School of Visual Arts
CERAMICS
Formed by hand, clay documents the maker's touch. The eye defines the
form and the mind and the heart give the work of art its meaning. The
very personal rendering of its elements is what makes a work of art unique.
Nationally-ranked, Ceramics at Penn State welcomes both functional potters and sculptors
alike. It provides each student with the tools needed to find and pursue
his or her artistic vision in a professional manner. At all levels ceramic
history and contemporary art criticism are taught in conjunction with
working techniques and practical studio skills to enable the students
to graduate as thinking artists with a notion of their own artistic voice.
Many of our alumni have been offered a variety of professional opportunities
including graduate school, residencies, apprenticeships, and teaching
opportunities. A great percentage continue on in their ceramic art making.
Ceramics at Penn State has artistic professionalism at its core.
The School of Visual Arts at Penn State offers a B.A. and a B.F.A. degree in the area of Ceramics. Please see detailed descriptions of the two degree programs under Degrees Offered. The B.F.A. degree requires a portfolio review for placement.
FACULTY
Liz Quackenbush
Chris Staley
Del Harrow
COURSES