About the course

The BFA in art education is a four-year degree program that prepares you for certification to teach K-12 visual arts or pursue another professional career. This degree is offered in conjunction with the School of Education to ensure that you are equally and comprehensively exposed to the academic and artistic components of the degree. With a specialization in ceramics, you'll learn technical methods of clay construction, such as coil, slab and wheel, and apply them in traditional and nontraditional formats.

　　As a ceramics student, you'll learn technical methods of clay construction (such as coil, slab and wheel) and apply them in traditional and nontraditional formats. In addition, you'll learn clay composition, glaze chemistry and kiln construction. Students can fire their work in electric, gas, wood or salt kiln, as well as alternative firing techniques like pit, sagar and raku. Advanced students have their own studio spaces and lead teams in the firing of all the university kilns. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Vermillion
Fall (August), 2024	Vermillion
Spring (January), 2025	Vermillion
Fall (August), 2025	Vermillion
Spring (January), 2026	Vermillion

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Dakota

Official high school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 71 or higher (iBT), 530 or higher (paper test), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0 or higher, International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB English A (4 or higher) or IB English B (6 or higher)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

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