Ceramics & Glass Program

Faculty of Arts and Design — University of Tripoli

BCGProgram Code

Bachelor's DegreeDegree Awarded

8 SemestersDuration

8Semesters

Program Overview

The Ceramics & Glass Program covers varied ceramic forming techniques, ceramic materials and glaze chemistry, and kiln technology, alongside stained glass arts.

Across eight semesters, students progress from basic ceramic properties through architectural and industrial ceramic design to a field study and graduation project.

Detailed Study Plan

Ceramics & Glass Program — BCG | Total: 137 credit units over 8 semesters

Course Code	Course Name	Units	Prerequisite	Requirement Type
University Requirement
GS101	Arabic Language 1	2	None	University Requirement
GS103	Psychology	2	None	University Requirement
GS104	English Language	2	None	University Requirement
College Requirement
AR101	General Art History	2	None	College Requirement
AR102	Free Drawing	2	None	College Requirement
AR103	Music Appreciation	2	None	College Requirement
AR104	Technical Drawing	2	None	College Requirement
Total units — Semester 1:		14 units

University: 6 units · College: 8 units

Course Code	Course Name	Units	Prerequisite	Requirement Type
University Requirement
GS102	Arabic Language 2	2	GS101	University Requirement
GS105	Islamic Culture	2	None	University Requirement
College Requirement
AR108	Design Fundamentals	2	None	College Requirement
AR106	Introduction to Drama	2	None	College Requirement
AR109	Photography Principles	2	None	College Requirement
AR105	Introduction to Visual Arts	2	None	College Requirement
AR107	Artistic Perspective	2	None	College Requirement
Total units — Semester 2:		14 units

University: 4 units · College: 10 units

Course Code	Course Name	Units	Prerequisite
BA227	Ancient Art History	2	None
BA323	Medieval Art History	2	BA227
BA228	Islamic Art History	2	BA323
BA324	Renaissance Art History	2	BA228
BA425	Modern Art History	2	BA324
BA226	English Terminology (Major)	2	GS104
BA229-A	General Painting	3	AR102
BA229-B	Introduction to Art Education	2	None
BA223	Introduction to Sculpture	3	None
BA224	Introduction to Printmaking	3	None
BA225	Introduction to Ceramics	3	None
BA320	Descriptive Statistics	2	AR110
BA206	Computer Applications	3	None
Total units — Semester 3:		31 units

Course Code	Course Name	Units	Prerequisite
BCG201	Ceramic Properties	3	None
BCG203	Ceramic Forming Techniques 1	2	None
BCG204	Artistic Design	2	None
BCG205	Raw Ceramic Materials	3	None
BCG206	Ceramic Design Basics	3	None
Total units — Semester 4:		13 units

Course Code	Course Name	Units	Prerequisite
BCG207	Ceramic Forming Techniques (Advanced)	3	None
BCG208	Ceramic Processing	3	None
BCG209	Ceramic Murals	3	None
BCG210	Ceramic Forming Techniques 2	2	None
BCG211	Architectural Ceramic Design	3	None
BCG406	Ceramic Lab	3	None
Total units — Semester 5:		17 units

Course Code	Course Name	Units	Prerequisite
BCG301	Stained Glass	3	None
BCG302	Industrial Ceramic Design	3	None
BCG303	Ceramic Chemistry	3	None
BCG304	Ceramic Glaze Technology	3	None
BCG305	Ceramic Mold Making I	2	None
BCG306	Ceramic Mold Making 2	3	None
Total units — Semester 6:		17 units

Course Code	Course Name	Units	Prerequisite
BCG307	Exterior Decor Design	3	None
BCG308	Ceramic Mosaic Design	3	None
BCG309	Garden Ceramics	3	None
BCG310	Color Technology	3	None
BCG401	Fuel & Kilns	3	None
Total units — Semester 7:		15 units

Course Code	Course Name	Units	Prerequisite
BCG402	Printing on Ceramics	3	None
BCG403	Refractories Technology	3	None
BCG404	Ceramic Restoration	2	None
BCG405	Control & Monitoring Systems	4	None
BCG407	Field Study — Project	4	None
Total units — Semester 8:		16 units

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