Master of Fine Arts in Studio
Ceramics saic.edu/ceramics Offering one of the few programs that focuses on experimental, contemporary ceramics, both traditional and innovative processes and technologies are embraced. Students are encouraged to move fluidly across media, materials, and methods to create bold work that subverts the ordinary.
Technique meets innovation Our approach draws on a wealth of technical and cultural traditions—from clay, sculpture, and studio pottery to hightech, industrial applications across a wide range of media. This provides a springboard for creating work that is both highly personal and urgently contemporary. Work often incorporates multidisciplinary elements, including installations, mixed media, performance, time arts, and community practices.
Freedom to explore Students individualize their ceramics study with courses across departments—from Architecture to Fiber and Material Studies to Performance, adding a rich dimension of influences to inform their work. Students participate in seminars along with peers in the Sculpture department to widen their perspectives and provide for collaboration. Critiques with peers, panels of faculty, and visiting artists provide essential feedback to inform refinement and growth.
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Shea Burke Body Vessel, 2020
World-class resources Students have access to a broad array of facilities and resources, including free bulk materials, allowing unlimited experimentation. The Art Institute of Chicago’s collections of ceramics, sculpture, architectural ornamentation, painting, and more provide an exceptionally diverse resource.
Curriculum Requirements Studio MFA 6009 Graduate Projects, Seminars and/or a maximum of 12 credits of 3000 level and above studios
39
Art History ARTHI 5002 Graduate Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art or ARTHI 5120 Survey of Modern and Contemporary Architecure and Design
3
Art History Courses at the 4000 level or above
9
Facilities
Electives Any course in any area at 3000 level or above
9
Ceramics students have access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including:
Participation in four graduate critiques
• Individual graduate studios
Participation in the graduate exhibition or equivalent
Learning beyond the classroom The city of Chicago offers a wealth of ceramics resources, from its architectural facades to the extensive holdings of its art institutions and the artists who live here. You’ll find an ever-expanding array of ceramic-based works in galleries and museums throughout the city.
• Clay and glaze mixers • Extruder, slab roller, and wheels • Free bulk materials (clay, slip, and glazes) • Mold-making facilities • Fully equipped casting facilities • 18 gas and electric kilns • Three state-of-the-art Blaauw computer-automated gas kilns • Two departmental installation/gallery spaces • Ceramic color decal printer • Walk-in spray booth • 3D Potterbot ceramic printer • Cold working equipment: lapping machine, water feed drill press with diamond coring bits, large diamond brick wet saw, diamond tile wet saw
Faculty MARIE HERWALD HERMANN SALVADOR JIMENEZ-FLORES WILLIAM J. O’BRIEN For complete faculty listing visit: saic.edu/ceramics
Application Deadline: January 10
Total Credit Hours
60
Application Process Submit: › Online application › Application fee › Official college transcripts › Statement of purpose › Letters of recommendation › ePortfolio › Résumé Désirée Coral MINE, Yours–Ours
Benjamin P. Harle Memorial for Benjamin P. Harle
3-D Potterbot Ceramic Printer The 3D Potterbot ceramic printer uses 3D printing technology to enable the quick creation of intricate designs produced in a uniform manner.
Mack Baker From left to right: Stack #4, 2023 Stack #1, 2023 Stack #6, 2023
Graduate Admissions 36 South Wabash Avenue, suite 1201 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone 312.629.6100 / 800.232.7242 gradmiss@saic.edu
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