MFA in Studio Arts - Ceramics in Syracuse United States | Syracuse University

Syracuse University | Syracuse United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 35,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Ceramic arts education encompasses diverse disciplines like pottery, sculpting, and tile mosaic creation. Our program fosters innovation through expert faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and versatile resources that support both conventional and unconventional methods. The curriculum covers various firing techniques including high-fire reduction, oxidation, salt glazing, wood firing, soda firing, pit firing, and raku, along with access to an Anagama kiln.

Syracuse has a rich ceramic heritage, highlighted by the Everson Museum's exceptional collection of American ceramic artworks. Our program features a dynamic visiting artist initiative, a tradition of exhibition curation, and prepares graduates for active engagement in the global ceramics community.

The School of Art's ceramics program maintains national prominence, earning the #16 spot in U.S. News & World Report's 2013 rankings of top graduate fine arts programs for ceramics.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Portfolio and artist statement. Refer to the bottom of this page for portfolio submission information and requirements.
Three letters of recommendation. Consult online application for details.
Academic transcript. Unofficial transcript uploaded to the online application. If you are admitted, an official, degree-bearing transcript must be mailed to the University. Applicants must complete a U.S. bachelor's degree (or its equivalent in another country) before starting a graduate program.
Personal statement/essay. Describe in approximately 500 words your main academic interests, why you wish to study for the degree you have chosen, why you wish to study at Syracuse University, how you expect to finance your studies, and your plans for the future after you receive your degree. Upload directly to the online application.
Resume. Upload directly to the online application.

Submit your portfolio and artist statement to us online in Slideroom. Upload images (.jpg), video (.mov, .wmv, .flv) or PDF documents. For good image quality and fast upload speeds, your image files should be sized around 1024 x 768px @ 72 ppi. Please keep video files under 20MB (approximately 5 minutes). Our online portal offers additional instructions for submitting work.

The recommended minimum TOEFL score required on the internet-based (iBT) test is 90.
The minimum IELTS score is 6.5

Tuition USD 35,010
Syracuse, NY, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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