Janice Melito

Janice Melito is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Art History at The University of Texas at Arlington. She teaches foundational ceramics courses focused on techniques, materials, and artistic expression.

With an MFA in Ceramics from Texas Christian University (1977) and BA in Fine Arts from Loretto Heights College (1973), her pedagogical approach emphasizes:

• Hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques
• Glaze chemistry and surface treatments
• Three-dimensional design principles
• Historical and contemporary ceramic practices