Courses in ceramics center primarily on sculptural form, with some attention given to the techniques related to functional pottery. This area of focus is available for both BA and the BFA students.<br><br>You will 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. Part of the fire arts at WSU Pullman, youll have access to extensive, well-equipped facilities.<br>The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree well-suited for students who wish to pursue a professional career in the arts or are preparing for specialized graduate study.<br><br>In-depth study and hands-on practice in one of eight specialty areas is paired with faculty mentoring and opportunities to engage with visiting artists. Each semester, youll meet with WSU faculty to discuss your work, coalesce ideas, and receive constructive feedback critical directions.<br><br>The capstone project for the BFA degree is a solo thesis exhibition at the end of your final semester. Youll work with two faculty advisors to develop a showcase of work you have completed during your studies. The thesis exhibition is also an opportunity for you to develop more ambitious projects and to document your work for graduate school applications.<br><br>Installing your work in one of our gallery spaces and seeing it on display is an essential learning experience for working artists.