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Course: Sculpture
Sculpture is much more than grand statues carved out of marble. In fact, any three-dimensional piece of art is sculpture. That includes everything from thousand-year-old Mayan figures to towering hunks of metal to discarded household objects put together in a way that makes a statement about gender roles.
As a sculpture major, you'll have a chance to explore and create three-dimensional art in all its variety.
Sculpture majors learn how to create works of art in three dimensions. They carve, cast, weld, and glue, experimenting with a wide range of materials, including clay, stone, and wood.
Did You Know?
The earliest known sculptures are 32,000 years old.
Are You Ready To...?
- Visit museums and galleries to study master artists
- Enroll in non-art academic courses
- Find and buy your own art supplies
- Get your hands dirty with clay, plaster, and metal shavings
- Experiment with new materials and techniques
- Learn the rules even as you break them
- Share studio space
- Work on your own for hours
- Listen to criticism of your work and use it to better your art
- Work with power tools
- Display your work in student shows
- Complete a senior project
It Helps To Be...
A bit of a daredevil with a head for safety -- you’ll need to be unafraid to wield a chainsaw or a welder if your art calls for it.
College Checklist
- Do you need to prepare a portfolio to be accepted into the school or the major?
- Will you earn a BA or BFA (bachelor of fine arts)?
- Is sculpture a stand-alone major or is it a concentration within the art major?
- Do professors encourage experimentation?
- Is there enough studio space for students to get work done?
- What non-sculpture courses will you have the chance to take? Can you combine your degree with course work in business, teaching, or another related area?
- Are there any art museums or galleries on or near campus?
- Does the school have strong internship and study abroad programs?
Did You Know?
Contemporary sculptor Andy Goldsworthy uses the materials Mother Nature offers him -- everything from rocks and mud to straw and leaves -- to create works that change, and eventually disappear, with time.
Course Spotlight
Whether or not you’ve had experience working with materials such as wood or metal, you’ll probably be required to take an introductory wood and metal practice course. You’ll learn how to work in wood, using band saws, table saws, planers, and sanders. For metalwork, you’ll use band saws, grinding tools, benders and rollers, and welders. By the time the semester ends, you’ll know how to use these tools safely to create art.