Although some attention is given to the techniques related to functional pottery,
the work developed in ceramics ranges in variety to also focus on sculptural
form. Ceramics students are expected to learn the basics of clay construction,
glazing, and firing, but the ultimate aim is to use ceramics media in an expressive
way-to communicate ideas. The ceramics facility is extensive and well equipped
with wheels for "throwing," rooms for forming and glazing, and an impressive
number of gas and electric kilns. Ceramics shares the "FIRE ARTS" area adjacent
to sculpture, where an additional salt kiln and raku facility are housed.
The ceramics facility includes: Three large undergraduate studios, large well
stocked glaze room, Soldner clay maker, three new Olsen updraft kilns of 25,
50, and 100 cubic feet. (the 50 and 100 cubic feet are car kilns) new 40 cubic
feet, salt kiln, miscellaneous electric kilns.