A major in ceramics provides the necessary technical knowledge, skills, and aesthetic judgment to students transferring to four-year institutions or professional art schools. The major can lead to a career in industrial design or as an individual craftsperson.

This course, in partnership with the Technological Center for Ceramics and Glass (CTCV), is intended to be a training offer for senior management of companies in the Ceramic Industry in Portugal with basic training in other areas of knowledge. The materials for the integration of staff in the companies, despite adequate training with their ceramic processes and processes, are the only necessary and necessary that run through the entire production cycle of the ceramic product.

Students will also gain valuable experience in the safe use of decorating techniques such as glazing, decorating and texture as well as the correct handling of materials and equipment.

This pathway is designed for students that wish to obtain an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree with a specialization in 3D (Sculpture or Ceramics). This sample schedule assumes a fall start. If you wish to take alternate courses not listed below please meet with a North advisor.

Our university, which aims at having a distinguished place among national and international universities, was founded on the basis of the law no 5467 on 1st March, 2006.

You will learn simple hand twisting technique to creating ceramics using terra cotta. Please experience the feel of Italian clay.