Ceramics at SDSU focuses on balancing the traditions of craft with contemporary art issues and current themes within an art context. Students are encouraged to study the full range of possibilities within the ceramics medium, while developing their own aesthetic style and concepts. Students in ceramics can choose to focus on sculptural form or pottery and vessel forms.<br><br>The program features several visiting artists each year to offer diverse interactions with students. As ceramics falls within the Applied Design emphasis (which includes jewelry and metals, furniture and woodworking, and fiber arts), the use of multiple media is encouraged when appropriate.