The philosophy of the ceramics area is that no one style, attitude, approach or aesthetic direction is emphasized.

During the time that a student is in the ceramics program, they are expected to develop and focus their energy towards producing a body of work for their MFA exhibition. This work should show a sense of professional maturity and should be cohesive and stylistically consistent.

Current minimum course requirements are 57 semester hours of approved graduate course work plus 3 hours of Graduate Exit Studio, ARST 9210 (which includes a final exhibition, portfolio, final oral examination and a written report).

Course requirements include 36 hours of studio , 6 hours of art history, 3 hours of art criticism or art history, 12 hours of approved electives, 3 hours of graduate exit studio (ARST 9210).

Facilities: Graduate studios are in a butler-type building and are available 24 hours a day. Two large rooms are divided into approximately 14 by 14 foot work spaces, depending on enrollment and individual student needs.

For complete information, contact the Graduate Coordinator's Office of the Lamar Dodd School of Art at 706-542-1624.