Minor in Contemporary Clay

Program Requirements

Our Mission: 

The Contemporary Clay Minor provides students the opportunity to explore several aspects of working in clay from the handmade to the mass produced, including utilitarian objects, unique sculptures, and installations utilizing the multiple. Students learn a combination of hand-building, potter’s wheel throwing, slip-casting, glazing, and firing techniques as well as emerging digital technologies. Environmental and financial sustainability is also emphasized.

Participating Departments:

Animation

Animation: Motion Design

Fashion

Fine Arts: Painting

Fine Arts: Photography

Fine Arts: Sculpture/New Genres

Game and Entertainment Design

Graphic Design

Illustration

Product Design

Toy Design

 

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students enrolled in Contemporary Clay Minor will: 

  • Articulate the relationship between their major and minor(s) and how these will help them achieve personal and professional goals. 
  • Develop and apply interdisciplinary skills, experiences, and knowledge in fields outside of their majors.
  • Develop an art/design practice that is grounded in two or more disciplines.

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Electives

The five required courses to complete the Contemporary Clar minor replace studio electives or in some cases up to one LAS elective.

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