Maureen Mills
Chairperson, Ceramics
603-836-2565
mmills@nhia.edu

Work in clay is an extraordinary synthesis of two- and three-dimensional ideas. It is expressed in two major traditions: works of sculpture and works of utility. Through a rigorous investigation of ceramics and sculpture mediums, students become familiar with the techniques, forms, and expressions of both these traditions. At the same time, they discover strengths, develop personal sensibilities, and define artistic style.

The Ceramics program provides students with a firm foundation in a variety of ceramic materials and processes, including handbuilding, molding, throwing, glazing, and firing. Students explore abstract and conceptual references and are introduced to various ceramic materials and equipment. Assignments develop creative skills through a variety of working processes.

Ceramics Concentration Requirements

First Year
Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Ceramics II: Handbuilding	Ceramics III: Wheelworking
Figure Drawing I	Clay and Glaze Materials
Printmaking I	Sculpture I
Survey of Art History I	Survey of Art History II
Social Science	English/ Literature
Second Year
Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Ceramics IV: Intermediate Handbuilding	Ceramics V: Intermediate Wheelworking
Elective	Ceramics Special Topic
Art History	Elective
Humanities	Related Arts
History	Science
Third Year
Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Senior Studio	Senior Studio
Ceramics Special Topics	Ceramics Special Topics
Kilns: Design and Operation	Elective
Art History	Elective
Philosophy	The Professional Artist

Pictured Sculpture by Anna Tregabov