Overview

You will learn the fundamental processes within ceramics, such as wheel-throwing, hand-building, mold-making, glazing, and material science. Individual critiques and group discussion will develop your personal aesthetic and enhance your critical thinking skills.

Rochester Institute of Technology’s Studio Arts - Ceramics degree option prepares you with the professional and practical skills needed to establish a career in your field.

Key Features

The ceramics option provides a dynamic environment where intellectual discourse and craftsmanship thrives. Students focus on intellectual development, technical skill, and practical knowledge. The curriculum supports a range of fundamental topics within ceramics, such as sculpture, pottery, mold-making, glazing, firing, and material science and personal aesthetic development with individual critiques and group discussions.
What’s different about an RIT education? It’s the career experience you gain by completing cooperative education and internships with top companies in every single industry. You’ll earn more than a degree. You’ll gain real-world career experience that sets you apart.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ceramic Sculptural Processes
Thrown Vessel Forms
Mold Mechanisms
Thrown Sculptural Forms
4D Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admission for spring term.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Ceramics and Sculpture View 158 other Bachelors in Ceramics and Sculpture in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

4 years of English.
3 years of social studies and/or history.
3-4 years of mathematics.
2-3 years of science.
Studio art experience and a portfolio of original artwork are required for all programs in the School of Art.
A portfolio must be submitted.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

60774 USD / year

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Out-of-State

60774 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

60774 USD / year

≈ 60774 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

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