The Sculpture and Ceramics curriculum offers a broad range of courses in three-dimensional studies that expose students to fundamental precepts through advanced concepts and innovation in sculpture. The curriculum is built upon a progressive sequence of courses designed to expand and deepen educational experiences in research, idea, and skill development, combined with art history, theory, and criticism. A wide variety of techniques, materials, and processes is available in the concentration.
Studio experiences emphasize traditional and contemporary creative approaches. Students fabricate in metal; model in clay; cast in plaster, bronze, aluminum, and iron; carve in wood and stone; and manipulate multimedia.
In addition to studio assignments and self-directed projects, students attend visiting artist lectures on campus, in galleries, and in museums to acquire a broader framework for understanding contemporary art issues. The overarching goals for the sculpture concentration are to foster individual student interests and personal sensibilities, and to prepare students for advanced studies in graduate programs.
Sculpture and Ceramics Faculty
List of Courses
These are the courses required by the Ceramics & Sculpture concentration. For a suggested schedule of courses for Ceramics & Sculpture students, see the schedule at the bottom of this page. For more information on these and other available courses, see the UNCG course bulletin.
These are the courses required by the Ceramics & Sculpture concentration. For a suggested schedule of courses for Ceramics & Sculpture students, see the schedule at the bottom of this page. For more information on these and other available courses, see the UNCG course bulletin.
Required Core Courses
For students entering UNCG 2025-2026, these core courses are required for the Ceramics & Sculpture concentration. All other students should check the appropriate Undergraduate Course Bulletin.
- Foundations Program (27 s.h.)
- 4 Art History (ARH) courses above the 100 level
- ART 221, 281, 322, 353, 354, 355, 356, 381, 459, 481 (30 s.h.)
- 4 Art or related electives (it is recommended that these courses be at the 300 level or above (12 s.h.)
Courses required by the Ceramics & Sculpture concentration:
- ART 221: Life Drawing I
- ART 281: Ceramics I
- ART 322: Variable Topics in Drawing
- ART 353: Metal Casting
- ART 354: Metal Sculpture
- ART 355: Sculpture I
- ART 356: Sculpture II
- ART 381: Ceramics II
- ART 459: Sculpture and/or Ceramics Capstone
- ART 481: Ceramics III
- 12 semester hours in Art OR related electives (recommended choose from 300 level or above)
All fourth years enrolled in the BFA programs must exhibit their work in the annual BFA Exhibition, held each Spring and Fall semester.
This list outlines the schedule of courses recommended for majors in the Ceramics & Sculpture concentration. For more information on courses and requirements, see the UNCG course bulletin.
University Minimums: 120 Hours Required, 36 at or above the 300 level.
First Year
Foundation Program in Studio Art
Studio Foundation Program Courses:
- Foundation Semester I: ARH 110, ART 105, ART 120, ART 140 and ART 150 (fall)
- Foundation Semester II: ARH 111; ART 220, ART 240 and ART 253 (spring)
Second Year
Semester III
- Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level)
- ART 221
- ART 281, 353, 355 (select 1 or 2 courses)
- MAC (select two courses)
- Recommended 15-18 credit hours
Semester IV
- ART 322, 354, 356, 381 (select 1 or 2 courses)
- Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level)
- Art or related elective
- MAC (select two courses)
- Recommended 15-18 credit hours
Third Year
Semester V
- ART 353, 355, 356, 381, 481 (select 1 or 2 courses)
- Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level)
- Art or related elective
- MAC (select two courses)
- Recommended 15-18 credit hours
Semester VI
- ART 354, 355, 356, 381, 481 (select 1 or 2 courses)
- Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level)
- Art or related elective
- MAC (select two courses)
- ART 393 Practicum/Internship in Art Careers (select this for up to 3 credit hours of internship credit). This course is optimal for those seeking professional training. This course can count as an Art or related elective.
- ART 496 Special Problems Studio (this course is recommended for students who are extremely self-motivated and directed, and ready to pursue a body of work under the direction of a full-time faculty member). This course is optimal and counts as an Art or related elective.
- Recommended 15-18 credit hours
Fourth Year
Semester VII
- ART 322, 356, 381, 481 (select 1 or 2 courses)
- Art History (if needed to complete requirements)
- Art or related elective (if needed to complete requirements)
- MAC (select two courses)
- ART 393, ART 496 (Both may be repeated for credit)
- Select other courses of interest from another discipline within the School of Art or University
- Recommended 15 credit hours
Semester VIII
- ART 459 Sculpture and/or Ceramics Capstone
- ART 496 (Special Problems Studio; may be repeated for credit)
- Select other courses of interest from another discipline within the School of Art or University
- Recommended 15 credit hours
To earn a BFA in Art with a studio concentration in four years, you must average 15 credit hours per semester.
Fourth years must participate in an experience which will prepare them for the professional world of exhibiting. All Studio Art majors are required to enter the annual BFA Exhibition. Works are selected for an installation in the School of Art each fall and spring semester.
