Ceramics Minor
Go deeper into clay — wheel, hand-build, glaze, and fire — in a working ceramics studio alongside faculty artists.
Program Overview
Career Outcomes
At A Glance
Ceramics Minor
Degree
Minor
Format
On campus
Length
Complete alongside your major
Credits
18
Class Size
12:1
Location
Main Campus, Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
Why Study Ceramics Minor at Shawnee University
You'll spend real studio time in a dedicated ceramics facility — wheels, hand-building stations, glaze and kiln areas — so the skill grows with hours on task.
Required Ceramics 1 and 2 set the foundation; four electives let you specialize in technique, form, or surface — your degree, your direction.
Faculty work as artists, so feedback is grounded in real practice and you'll be coached on craft as well as concept.
Student showcases give you a chance to display and share work on and off campus.
The Ceramics Minor requires 18 credit hours — Ceramics 1 and Ceramics 2 plus four elective courses chosen with the department.
- Ceramics 1 — wheel, hand-building, and surface basics
- Ceramics 2 — form, structure, and intermediate technique
- Four ceramics or related studio electives to round out the minor
The Ceramics Minor is a strong fit for:
- Studio Arts majors specializing in ceramics
- Graphic Design and Game & Simulation Arts majors who want a hand-craft medium
- Education majors interested in art instruction
- Any student looking for a studio practice alongside their main field
Classes meet in the ceramics studio on the Shawnee State campus in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Ceramics Minor Frequently Asked Questions
No. Ceramics 1 builds the foundation from the ground up — wheel work, hand-building, glaze basics.
Most studio courses include materials and firing fees that are added to tuition. The department can confirm current fees.
Yes. Student showcases run on and off campus, and the department supports students in exhibiting work.
Studio Arts students often pair ceramics with painting, drawing, or photography electives. The minor is also a popular complement to majors outside the arts.
