Certificate in Ceramics

The certificate in ceramics offers students not seeking the more intensive BFA in art with an emphasis in ceramics the opportunity to complement their degree with a series of courses focused on ceramics. Students gain greater experience in and practical knowledge of the common materials and techniques for ceramics.
Learning Outcomes
Successful graduates with the ceramics certificate will be able to: Demonstrate technical proficiency in handbuilding and wheelthrowing processes, glaze application and formulation and knowledge of kiln theory, Use clay-building and three-dimensional design skills to design and construct utilitarian, functional and sculptural ceramic work, Conceive and produce authentic ceramic work.

A completed online application for undergraduate admission. Students may submit the University's institutional application or The Common Application. Equal consideration is given to both during the admission review. An official high school transcript and external exams (if applicable in applicant's home country). All transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Proof of English language proficiency. See English Language Proficiency section below for approved methods. A 300- to 500-word essay on a topic of the student's choice, such as a special interest, significant experience or notable achievement. Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (equivalent) or better (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous academic work. Successful completion of the ELS Language Center's for Academic Purposes or ELS Language Center Level 112 (must have valid ELS 112 Certificate of Completion). Successful completion of the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program (must have valid completion certificate). Successfully meeting the requirements for one of the following tests within the last two years: TOEFL: iBT: 80 TOEFL: pBT: 550 IELTS: Academic: 6.0 Duolingo: 110 Pearson: 53 Cambridge Academic English: 169 Password: 6.0 GTEC: 1201 iTEP: 3.7 SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450 ACT composite score: 23