BFA in Art in Studio Art - Clay in Houston United States | University of Texas at Arlington

The ceramics program covers a broad spectrum of the craft, ranging from crafting distinctive clay pieces that blend beauty with utility to building large sculptural works and experimental, boundary-pushing forms.

Clay-focused courses highlight the material's artistic potential while delivering a focused 3D art introduction for beginners. Both classic and modern techniques in shaping, decorating, and conceptualizing are examined, with a focus on harmonizing structure, style, hue, and meaning. The legacy of ceramic art serves as an invaluable foundation, allowing learners to examine artistic traditions within their cultural framework, engage with current art ideas, and grow their creative expression.

Learners discover various shaping approaches including coil and slab building, wheel throwing, figurative sculpting, relief and tile design, plus mold creation and slip casting, alongside diverse glazing and firing methods. Typically, three clay-focused courses are available each term, giving every participant dedicated workspace for their 3D creations. The ceramics department welcomes more than 100 students annually.