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At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can Support
At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can SupportPlan of Study: Ceramics
First Year Fall
CTC101 Connecting to Carlow – 1 credit
AR148 Critical Exploration Elective – 3 credits
AR205 Intro to Digital Arts & Media Design I – 4 credits
OR
AR309 Intro to Digital Arts & Media Design II – 4 credits
AR111 2D I – 4 credits
OR
AR115 2D II – 4 credits
SKW101 Foundations of Writing I – 3 credits
First Year Spring
AR149 Contemplation and Action Elective – 3 credits
AR215 3D I: Sustainable Media – 4 credits
AR103 Global Art – 3 credits
OR
AR168 Approaches to Contemporary Curating & Art – 3 credits
SKW102 Foundations of Writing II – 3 credits
SKC101 Communication: Personal to Professional – 3 credits
Second Year Fall
AR268 Decolonizing Contemporary Art – 3 credits
AR330 Advanced Art & Media – 3 credits
SKQ101 Quantitative Reasoning – 3 credits
Elective – 3 credits
Elective – 3 credits
Second Year Spring
AR331 3D II: Ceramics – 4 credits
AR315 Intermediate Studio – 4 credits
AR207 Creative Research Methods – 3 credits
AR240 Sophomore Portfolio – 2 credits
Third Year Fall
AR209 Women & Art – 3 credits
AR330 Advanced Art & Media – 3 credits
AR345 Community & Creative Practice – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits
Third Year Spring
AR247 Deaf & Disability Arts – 3 credits
AR330 Advanced Art & Media – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits
Elective – 3 credits
Fourth Year Fall
AR370 Colloquium – 2 credits
AR450 Internship – 4 credits
AR330 Advanced Art & Media – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits
Elective – 3 credits
Fourth Year Spring
AR421 Colloquium II – 2 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits
Elective – 3 credits
Elective – 3 credits
Total Credits = 120
Recommended Electives
Electives in this program are chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor and can include courses toward a second major, a minor, or an area of concentration.
Art: Ceramics students will select one Art Elective from AR-168, AR-266, AR-321, AR-381 or AR-344
AR-421 and AR-450 are taken for 2-8 credits each
Art Majors are required to have a senior exhibition during the final year at Carlow
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