12 Ceramics Preparatory Programs

Since 2021, the Universities of Pisa and Sultan Qaboos have been engaged in a joint archaeological mission at Al-Tikha, within the modern city of Rustaq in the Al-Batinah Governorate of Oman. The Summer School will be held on campus in the archaeological site of Al Tikha, Al Ghashab, Rustaq, Oman, 318.

A major in ceramics provides the necessary technical knowledge, skills, and aesthetic judgment to students transferring to four-year institutions or professional art schools. The major can lead to a career in industrial design or as an individual craftsperson.

Ceramics will be presented through an integrated archaeological and archaeometric approach. Students will have the opportunity to attend lessons on the history of research into the main classes (Italian, Gallic, African, and Eastern Terra Sigillata), on common and cooking wares and on the most widely distributed types of Roman amphorae.

This degree provides foundation-level art and fundamental ceramics instruction. In the ceramics courses, students gain the experience necessary for entry-level positions and skills needed for ceramics study.

This A Level 3D Design/Ceramics course puts the emphasis placed upon functional and utilitarian considerations as compared to three- dimensional outcomes produced in other disciplines, such as sculpture in Fine Art, where the intentions might be centred upon the aesthetic qualities of expressive form. You will look at functional ceramics and product design, but aspects of craft may also be included, such as items that are concerned with functionality and manual skills as well as aesthetic qualities. Possible areas of study include: ceramics, sculpture and product design.

Explore the technical and conceptual sides of both functional and sculptural ceramics, while being guided in your search for personal expression. A community atmosphere lets you experience all angles of the creative process, with instruction focusing on technical expertise, craftsmanship, aesthetic ideals, criticism, and historical background. The Simon's Rock program in ceramics emphasizes a community atmosphere where students are exposed to all angles of the creative process. The program explores the technical and conceptual sides of both functional and sculptural ceramics, while guiding students search for personal expression through the medium. Instruction focuses on technical expertise, sound craftsmanship, aesthetic ideals, criticism, as well as historical background.

You will learn simple hand twisting technique to creating ceramics using terra cotta. Please experience the feel of Italian clay.

This pathway is designed for students that wish to obtain an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree with a specialization in 3D (Sculpture or Ceramics). This sample schedule assumes a fall start. If you wish to take alternate courses not listed below please meet with a North advisor.

The diploma program in Clay Studies offers a practical and comprehensive education focused on the science and art of working with clay. It covers fundamental topics such as the properties of clay, dif...

Students will also gain valuable experience in the safe use of decorating techniques such as glazing, decorating and texture as well as the correct handling of materials and equipment.

With instruction in forming techniques, glaze technology, surface treatment and kiln operation, we combine studio and conceptual skills. The courses will refine and strengthen your creative talents. In your studio time, you will obtain confidence with ceramic processes, knowledge of studio safety and achieve individual goals. Our practicing artist instructors demonstrate and assign exercises in contemporary ceramic design methods as well as traditional techniques in handbuilding, mold making, wheel forming, glazing and firing.

Our university, which aims at having a distinguished place among national and international universities, was founded on the basis of the law no 5467 on 1st March, 2006.