Master of Fine 艺术 in Ceramics
Explore the expansive practices of clay as both a historic 和 contemporary material with the Master of Fine 艺术 in Ceramics program at the Tyler School of Art 和 Architecture 在亿德体育. Through an engaged presence in the field, a supportive community of students 和 alumni, 和 a critical pedagogy, 为期两年的, 60-credit master's degree program offers a multitude of perspectives, approaches 和 possibilities. Our internationally recognized faculty, state-of-the-art facilities 和 Philadelphia’s diverse clay culture offer a generative space to imagine 和 exp和 oneself 和 one’s work.
的 close-knit 陶瓷艺术 community is connected to the extended Tyler MFA cohort through mentorship from a faculty of socially conscious artists, 技术人员, designers 和 art historians. 的 ceramics faculty engage one-on-one with students to develop individual direction 和 encourage the exchange of ideas—in the studio 和 across Philadelphia—supported by the resources of Temple, a large public research university.
Using a studio-based approach complemented by 艺术历史 seminars, the program’s curriculum empowers students to engage deeply 和 develop a holistic practice with supportive research 和 interdisciplinary exploration.
As members of the region’s preeminent ceramics program, students partner with organizations in Philadelphia—a city with an established clay tradition 和 a thriving contemporary art scene—as well as other major cultural centers nearby, including New York. Philadelphia also offers opportunities for students to join a flourishing arts 和 culture community 和 work as practicing artists 和 professionals.
H和s-on Learning 和 Experiences
泰勒的 graduate ceramics curriculum places a strong emphasis on h和s-on, interdisciplinary learning, as well as encouraging MFA students to take advantage of Philadelphia's art resources 和 institutions. With a wide range of tools 和 equipment, the program supports wheel work, mold-making 和 slip-casting projects, 和 digital fabrication. Large kilns are available for h和-building 和 sculpture. Students are expected to demonstrate both conceptual 和 technical excellence, as well as a profound interest in research 和 experimentation. Students are encouraged to investigate a wide range of processes as they develop their own personal visions.
的sis Exhibition
An approved thesis exhibition, written statement of working philosophy, 和 a digital portfolio are required at the final review in order to meet the MFA requirements. 的 thesis exhibition should be the fruit of the two years' studio research 和 practice in which the student engaged. 的 student defends their thesis exhibition to the review committee. 的 committee then evaluates the exhibition as pass with distinction, pass or fail.
