Study Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in the USA, College of Liberal Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

As a Student studying Ceramics at SIU you will develop strong skills and technical knowledge for working in clay. Classes cover topics from hand building, wheel throwing, mold making and glazing to history, theory and ceramic chemistry.Our program promotes a diverse approach to making including designing and creating utilitarian pottery, figurative to abstract sculpture and mixed media installation. You will find our studio courses are designed to address contemporary issues while promoting an atmosphere that is balanced between conceptual development and material exploration. We offer both a BFA and an MFA.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal Arts

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$19,666.00 per year

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

1263 Lincoln Drive,

CARBONDALE,

Illinois,

62901, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students need to have Transcripts from high school and/or college. At SIU Carbondale, applicants for admission will be eligible for automatic admission if they are on track to complete our course pattern requirements and who meet one of the following criteria: A cumulative high school GPA of 2.75; A ranking in the top 10% of their graduating class.

English Language Requirement: Any one of the following methods will automatically meet the minimum English requirement. Applicants who do not meet the automatic English language admission requirement will undergo a holistic review to determine potential admissibility.

TOEFL (IBT internet-based test) - 68

TOEFL (paper based test) - 520

ITEP - 4

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.