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Ceramics and Glass,
MFA
The graduate program in Ceramics and Glass is a two-year, 60-credit hour program leading to the Master of Fine Arts Degree. The program usually accommodates four to six people studying ceramics and two to four people in glass.
Our nationally recognized faculty brings to the program a reputation for excellence in teaching with a wide range of attitudes and philosophic positions, complemented by an extensive schedule of visiting artists and critics. The students can also draw from the cultural resources of Philadelphia and the nearby art centers of New York and Washington, DC.
Campus
Location:
Tyler
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m.
Department
Information
Tyler School of Art
7725 Penrose Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
preavis@vm.temple.edu
215-782-2868
Ranking:
Tyler School of Art is ranked in the top ten of graduate programs in art by US News and World Report graduate edition.
Accreditation:
True
This degree program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
Areas
of Specialization:
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. The Glass studios are designed for the creation of works in all areas of glass blowing, glass casting, glass fusing and kiln work. Students are expected to demonstrate both conceptual and technical excellence in a given area, as well as a profound interest in research and experimentation.
Job
Placement:
The MFA program prepares graduates for careers as professional artists, craftspersons, designers and educators.
Affiliation(s):
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, the Advisory Board of the Clay Studio, and the Glass Arts Society. These associations enhance the curriculum by providing an extensive program of visiting artists, workshops, and guest lecturers.
Interdisciplinary
Study :
The focus in Ceramics or Glass is augmented and balanced by specially designed graduate-level art history courses and seminars, a required interdisciplinary seminar, and studio electives that assure cross-disciplinary contact among students.
Study
Abroad:
The Crafts Area participates in faculty and student exchange programs with the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland.
Licensure:
False
Non-degree
Student Policy:
The MFA program does not accept non-matriculated students.
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