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 emphasized.
Eligibility
The Contemporary Clay minor is open to all BFA majors. Students must be on track in their major and in good academic standing, with fewer than 6 credits behind and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Required Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PRDS362 | Beginning Ceramics | 3 |
| SCNG236 | Ceramics (sculpture) | 3 |
| CLAY299 | Contemporary Clay elective | 3 |
| CLAY299 | Contemporary Clay elective | 3 |
| CLAY299 | Contemporary Clay elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
* Clay Electives include any ceramics class offered across the college, as well as other applicable courses on related topics as determined each semester by the Minor Area Head and Director of Interdiscipilnary Studies. Examples include: CAIL200 Made in USA, LIBS314 Business of Creativity, ENTR300 Intro. to Entrepreneurship, INTR330 ST: Design Lab, and PRDS462 ST: Packaging.
Course Descriptions are listed in the Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Product Design, and Liberal Arts and Sciences sections of the Course Catalog.
For more information about the Contemporary Clay Minor including Program Learning Outcomes download one of the following PDFs.
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2021-22 (class of
2025):
Contemporary Clay Minor Academic Plan 21-22
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2022-23 (class of
2026):
Contemporary Clay Minor Info Sheet 2022-23 (See Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2023-24 (class of
2027):
Contemporary Clay Minor Info Sheet 2023-24 (See Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2024-25 (class of
2028):
Contemporary Clay Minor Info Sheet 2024-25 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2025-26 (class of
2029):
Contemporary Clay Minor Info Sheet 2025-26 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
For more info about the Contemporary Clay Minor contact Minor Area Head, Suhn Lee.