Dear Colleagues, Students, and Ceramic Enthusiasts,
> > FEW SPACES LEFT FOR BOTH SUMMER AND FALL!!! WE NOW HAVE SCHOLARSHIP
> AVAILABLE FOR BOTH SUMMER AND FALL!!! WE HAVE ALSO ADDED A SECOND SUMMER
> PROGRAM GEARED FOR K-12 EDUCATORS AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ON THE QUARTER
> SYSTEM!!!!(See info below)
> > Through a unique linkage, the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, and West
> Virginia University have teamed to offer a comprehensive study opportunity
> for the serious advanced or professional ceramic artist/potter. The
> Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute is considered to be China ’s finest ceramics art
> and design school. In fact West Virginia University is the only western
> university with a campus in China . We have teamed to offer a study and
> travel program in the Peoples Republic of China where students will have the
> opportunity to study with some of China ’s most prominent teachers and
> ceramic artists.
> > China ’s roots in ceramic art history are strong and deep. For thousands of
> years, Chinese artisans have developed and mastered techniques and artistry
> that has set the standard of excellence in ceramics throughout the world.
> High fired porcelains, underglaze and overglaze techniques, celadons, copper
> reds, temmoku, yaoware carving, ash glazes and tri-colored lead glazes are
> just a few of the contributions made by Chinese artisans over the centuries.
> > Summer Semester I – 2009 * 5 1/2 Week Program
> May 24 – June 30
> (Dates may vary slightly)
> 6 Credits
> Cost: 6-Credits/Tuition and fees: $5600 *Scholarships Available!
> (this cost includes additional fees required by West Virginia University )
> > This fee covers International airfare, in-country travel, all lodging, food
> (an exception being during the Beijing travel portion of the program),
> materials, and 6 graduate or undergraduate transferable credits from West
> Virginia University .
> > Summer Semester II - 2009 *4 Week Program geared for K-12 Educators &
> University Students on the Quarter System!
> June 15 - July 15
> (Dates may vary slightly)
> 6 Credits
> Cost: 6-Credits.Tuition and fees: TBA *Scholarships Available!
> (this cost includes additional fees required by West Virginia University )
> > This fee covers International airfare, in-country travel, all lodging, food
> (an exception being during the Beijing travel portion of the program),
> materials, and 6 graduate or undergraduate transferable credits from West
> Virginia University .
> >
> Fall Semester 2009 * Semester long Program
> September 7 – December 14
> (Dates may vary slightly)
> 12 Credit Hours: Graduate or Undergraduate
> Cost: 12 Credits/Tuition and fees $9,400 *Scholarships Available!
> 6-Credits Studio Ceramics
> 3-Credits Chinese Ceramic Art History
> 3-Credits Basic Language and Culture
> Participants will be expected to pay for tools not supplied by the program,
> brushes, personal acquisitions, and local travel outside of the program.
> Students may also be expected to purchase their own meal accommodations
> during the Beijing visit.
> > This fee covers the entire cost of International airfare, in-country travel,
> all program fees, insurance, living accommodations and 12 transferable
> credits from West Virginia University .
> >
> 2009 Spring Semester Ceramics Residency Program in China
> Late February-June* (select your own dates!)
> Costs: Vary by length of stay, airfare not included
> Fee include: Room, board, studio, scheduled field trips and most materials.
> >
> If you or anyone you know may be interested in any of the 4 programs, more
> information and applications are available at:
> > http://art.ccarts.wvu.edu/international_programs/china_program
> > If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Hope to see all of you
> in Jingdezhen , China !
> > Robert Anderson
> Professor of Art
> Director, WVU-JCI International Ceramic Studios
> West Virginia University
> College of Creative Arts
> Division of Art + Design
> Creative Arts Center
> PO Box 6111
> Morgantown , WV 26506
> email:
> tel:304-293-4841ext3135
> >
> Shoji Satake
> Assistant Professor of Art
> West Virginia University
> > Robert “Boomer” Moore
> Assistant Professor of Art
> West Virginia University
> > Jennifer Allen
> Adjunct Professor/Meyer Resident Potter-Fellow
> West Virginia University
>