All aspects of ceramic art are taught in this program, from mixing and forming clay to the firing and glazing process. Wheel-working and hand building are given equal emphasis and students are encouraged to develop their own personal sense of form and shape.
Self-discovery and class discussion of the creative process are integral aspects of working in ceramics. Webster University's ceramic studio includes eight gas and electric kilns, a glaze spray booth, sandblasting equipment, a slab roller and a ball mill.
Students pursuing a B.F.A. with an emphasis in Ceramics are required to complete 15 credit hours in art history, 64 credit hours in studio courses and three credit hours writing a B.F.A thesis.
Advanced standing in the B.F.A. program normally is granted after a student submits an application and has his/her work reviewed by the faculty. This process takes places one year prior to graduation.
If you plan on majoring in art, dance, music, or theatre, you must complete a portfolio review or audition as part of your application to Webster.
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Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts
Webster's Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts enables students to become confident, intellectually prepared artists and performers in a global environment. Our art, music, theatre and dance majors combine significant studio experiences with an excellent faculty-driven liberal arts education.
Many alumni have been nominated for and won Tony, Emmy, and Academy Awards. Theatre graduates are currently with national touring companies of Peter Pan, Chicago, Cabaret, and Sunset Boulevard.
Fast Facts
St. Louis, Missouri
Student to Faculty ratio:
16:1
Average class size:
20-25 students
Student Body:
2,200 full-time undergraduate students, representing 49 U.S. states and 30 countries
Mascot:
Gorlok
International Campuses:
Cha-am/Hua Hin, Thailand
Geneva, Switzerland
Leiden, the Netherlands
London, England
Vienna, Austria
