Professional Potter Advanced Diploma

Admission Requirements

1. A portfolio of recent ceramic work demonstrating significant pottery skills. A minimum of 10 pieces, produced within the last 5 years.
2. A Visual Art & Design Diploma with a focus in ceramics, a BFA in ceramics, or permission of the program coordinator.
3. A 300-word letter of intent.

Course Requirements

• FIN - 330 Throwing for Production, Design & Practice I
• FIN - 331 Throwing for Production, Design and Practice II
• FIN - 332 Throwing for Production, Design & Practice III
• FIN - 335 Clay Technology I
• FIN - 336 Clay Technology II
• FIN - 337 Clay Technology III
• FIN - 340 Surface Enrichment I
• FIN - 341 Surface Enrichment II
• FIN - 342 Surface Enrichment III
• FIN - 345 Kilns and Firing Technology I
• FIN - 346 Kilns and Firing Technology II
• FIN - 347 Kilns and Firing Technology III
• FIN - 350 Mold Making
• FIN - 355 Hand-Building for Production I
• FIN - 356 Hand-Building for Production II
• FIN - 360 Documentation and Digital Media
• FIN - 362 Business Practices for the Potter
• FIN - 363 Marketing for the Potter
• FIN - 366 Glaze Sciences I
• FIN - 367 Glaze Sciences II
• FIN - 368 Glaze Sciences III

Completion Requirements

This is a cohort-specific program; it is designed to be completed with 4 months of full time study. For successful completion of the program, students must complete and pass all courses.