Overview

Program Overview

At the M.F.A. Ceramics program offered by Ohio University, we are committed to developing individuals who challenge contemporary standards while producing work of exceptional craftsmanship. It is our intent to prepare artists for competition in the complex, professional ceramic art world.

All students have access to a well-equipped studio that includes:

Twenty five thousand dollars in raw material inventory
Equipment consisting of over 20 potters wheels, 3 clay mixers (2 Soldners, 1 new Bluebird), 2 slab rollers, a ballmill, sandblaster, Slipomatic, glaze spraying booth and a well-stocked ventilated glaze room and clay mixing area
The Ceramics department has a total of 14 kilns, 3 indoor and 11 outdoor.

Areas of focus

Professional gallery representation; professional studio
University teaching positions
Artist-in-residencies
Fullbright awardees
Arts administration/museum and/or non-profit positions
Creative director, studio technicians, industrial design
Gallery manager, owner, curator, exhibition designer
Art writer, librarian or consultant
Studio assistant

Career opportunities

Ohio University Ceramic graduates are successful professional artists, secure positions as directors of arts programs and residencies, and are university educators, running and teaching in some of the top programs in the country in Ceramics, Sculpture and New Media. Ninety percent will remain working in fields related to Ceramics throughout their careers.

Programme Structure

Explore topics like:

hand building,
wheel throwing,
kiln building,
glaze calculations,
alternative processes such as 3-D printing,
laser cutting, vinyl cutting,
material histories,
alchemy and aesthetics, design,
sustainability and social practice,
pedagogy and professional practices in contemporary Ceramics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Ceramics and Sculpture View 49 other Masters in Ceramics and Sculpture in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
Application Fee--$50 for US Citizens, $55 for International (credit card or electronic check only)
Official set of transcripts
Statement of Intent: This is typically 1-2 pages. Why are you applying for graduate school? Why OU? What are your future goals? Is there any information about your past experience/skills that is not reflected on your resume?
Artist Statement: This is typically one page. Tell us about your current research interests, influences, and artwork.
Resume/CV
Three Letters of Reference: Submit the contact information for three references. Our system will automatically send these people a request via email for their submission.
Submit 20 images or other documentation of recent, original artwork.

Tuition Fee

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International

32370 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1079 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

32370 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1079 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

17490 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 583 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Athens

1079 - 1780 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Ceramics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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