The ceramics and glass facilities at Tyler
are excellent resources for your artistic
and technical development. In the Ceramics
Area, equipment is available for wheel work,
mold making, and slip casting projects, as
well as large kilns for hand building and
sculpture. You are encouraged to investigate
processes that range in diversity from wood
firing, raku, and salt glazing, to stoneware
and porcelain. Separate studio space is available
for junior and senior ceramics majors.
In the Glass Area, the studios are designed for extensive research
and the creation of works in all areas of glass blowing, glass
casting, glass fusing, and kiln work. As a senior glass major
you have studio space and are encouraged to pursue personal exploration
and development in either of these areas as they relate to your
ideas and sensibilities.
Due to the complex nature of materials and processes involved
in these majors, the curriculum incorporates aspects of chemistry,
state-of-the-art technology, and kiln and furnace design/construction.
You are encouraged to use a wide range of materials and methods
that have been applied in both traditional and contemporary contexts.
Tyler's Ceramics/Glass faculty
are members of the Philadelphia
Ceramic Consortium, the National
Council on Education in the Ceramic
Arts, the American Crafts Council,
and the Glass Arts Society. These
associations enhance the curriculum
by providing an extensive program
of visiting artists, workshops,
and guest lecturers. In addition,
Tyler School of Art's active visiting
artist program provides the undergraduate
student with numerous opportunities
to experience the work of a wide
variety of professional artists.
The Ceramics and Glass Area has arranged scholarships at the
Pilchuck Glass School of Craft and the Haystack Mountain School
of Craft. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding majors
in the Ceramics and Glass Area.
The Ceramics Area participates in faculty and student exchange
programs with the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. The Glass
Area has an exchange program with West Surrey in Great Britain.
In addition, you may elect to enroll in the Summer Art Workshop
in Scotland program.
BFA Required Courses - Ceramics
Sophomore Prerequisite:
- Beginning Ceramics, 0151 or 0152
- Intermediate Ceramics, 0160
Junior Major:
- Advanced Ceramics, 0293 and 0294
- Two additional specialized ceramics courses
- Two courses in either advanced level
drawing and/or painting
Senior Major:
- Advanced Ceramics, 0393 and 0394
- Advanced Ceramics Seminar, 0351
- One additional specialized ceramics courses
BFA Required Courses - Glass
Sophomore Prerequisite:
- Introduction to Glass, 0158
Junior Major:
- Advanced Glass, 0243 and 0244 *
At least two of the following courses:
- Glass Construction, 0237 or 0238
- Hot Glass, 0241 or 0242
Senior Major:
- Hot Glass, Topic: Blowing, 0341 or Casting,
0342
- Glass Construction, 0337 or 0338
- Advanced Glass, 0343 and 0344
*
*
Required
for All Majors
