ceramics class

It is the mission of ceramics at Iowa to be inclusive to all people, ways of making, material and firing choices, and disciplinary strategies. Our facilities enable any conceivable manifestation of ideas rooted in clay, and we actively seek a diverse community of makers excited to engage with each other in this interpretive environment. Our identity is one of diversity, contemporary critical discourse, and rigorous conceptual investigation.

Ceramics BFA Track

Required for all studio art majors

  • ARTS:1510, Basic Drawing
  • ARTS:1520, Design Fundamentals

Introductory courses

  • CERM:2010, Handbuilding
  • CERM:2020, Throwing

     

Intermediate courses

  • CERM:3010, Surface Design
  • CERM:4010, Advanced Studio
  • CERM:4020, Materials and Effects
  • CERM:4030, Advanced Concepts in Ceramics
  • CERM:4041, Kiln Building

Advanced courses

  • CERM:6075, Ceramics Workshop

Ceramics faculty

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Andrew Casto

Title/Position
Director
Professor
Area Head, Ceramics
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Heidi McKay Casto

Title/Position
Assistant Professor of Instruction

Ceramics studio specialist

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Benj Upchurch

Title/Position
Instructional Services Specialist