Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art - Ceramics

The ceramics program encompasses functional, sculptural, andor installation approaches.

IUP ceramics places emphasis on the student’s personal growth and individual direction. Importance is placed on experimentation with materials and the introduction and refinement of technical, conceptual, and aesthetic practice.

The ceramics studio is a newly renovated space in the Robertshaw Building, providing a safe and versatile facility. The studio offers separate spaces for kilns, hand building and wheel throwing, clay mixing, glazing, plaster mixing, and private graduate studio spaces. Kiln availability includes electric, gas, raku, wood, and soda firing.

Official transcripts from a high school or other secondary school in English are required for all students. If you wish to transfer credits from another college or university, make sure to indicate that you are a transfer student on the application and forward your college transcripts, also. You will receive an evaluation of your credits during Orientation. IUP is able to offer admission to students at varying levels of academic achievement and preparation. If you are looking for a benchmark, here is some info. Most students who earn admission to IUP meet or exceed these scores: Cumulative high school GPA: 3.32 SAT: score of 1050 IUP SAT code: 2652 ACT: composite score of 22 ACT code: 3704. TOEFL iBT - 61. IELTS - 5.5. Duolingo - 90. GTEC - 1100. TOEFL ITP - 500. Cambridge - 160. Pearson - 46.