Anderson University

What you'll study

Coursework and studio time focus on material knowledge, hands-on fabrication and contemporary processes. Specific skills and activities called out by the program include:

• Ceramics: hand-building, wheel-throwing, loading and firing kilns
• Sculpture and mixed media: building with clay, plaster and mixed materials
• Wood and metal working: traditional joinery and fabrication techniques for wood and metal
• Fabrication technology: plasma cutting, welding and 3D printing/digital fabrication
• Studio practice: sustained hands-on experience using tools and machinery required to execute three-dimensional work

Entry requirements

No previous degree is required. Applicants must submit official high school or GED transcripts; transfer students must provide official transcripts from prior institutions. Anderson University operates a rolling admissions process; applicants are encouraged to apply by December 1 for strongest scholarship consideration and no later than July 1 to begin in the fall.

Career prospects

Graduates leave with practical fabrication and studio skills that prepare them for several applied career paths. Potential outcomes listed by the program include professional artist, instructor, pottery designer, art director, public artist and fabricator. The program notes that job placement and internships are not guaranteed and that employment and salary depend on location, industry and individual qualifications.

Scholarships & funding angle

Anderson University encourages early application for best scholarship consideration (recommended by December 1). The program page links to general tuition, fees and scholarship resources; applicants should consult the university’s admission and financial aid offices for specific awards and eligibility. Note the program cautions that internship availability and job placement are influenced by external factors and are not ensured.