Overview:

The Sculpture Department is dedicated to the study and creation of three-dimensional art. It provides students with technical skills, conceptual development, and critical awareness to explore form, space, and material in dynamic and innovative ways.

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Core Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of three-dimensional design and spatial relationships.

• Explore a wide range of materials and sculptural processes.

• Develop a personal artistic voice through conceptual and hands-on experimentation.

• Engage with contemporary practices, public art, and site-specific installations.

• Learn safe and professional studio practices.

 

Techniques and Materials Taught:

• Additive and Subtractive Methods – Modeling, carving, and constructing.

• Casting – Using materials such as plaster, resin, and metal.

• Welding and Metalwork – Working with steel, aluminum, and found metal objects.

• Woodworking – Joinery, carving, and fabrication using traditional and power tools.

• Installation and Environmental Art – Creating site-specific or interactive works.

• Mixed Media and Assemblage – Incorporating found objects, digital media, or performance.

• 3D Digital Modeling and Fabrication – Including 3D printing and CNC routing.

 

Facilities and Equipment:

• Fully equipped metal and wood shops

• Welding stations, forges, and casting areas

• Plaster and clay modeling studios

• Tool rooms with hand and power tools

• Digital fabrication labs (3D printers, laser cutters, CAD software)

• Large installation spaces for scale experimentation

 

Curriculum and Activities:

• Foundation courses in drawing, design, and sculpture basics

• Workshops in welding, mold-making, and installation

• Critiques and peer discussions to develop critical thinking

• Art history and theory focusing on sculpture and spatial practices

• Exhibitions, public art projects, and collaborative work

• Thesis projects or capstone installations in senior years

 

Career Opportunities:

Graduates may pursue roles such as:

• Professional sculptors or installation artists

• Public art or monument designers

• Fabricators or model makers

• Exhibition designers or museum preparators

• Art educators or community arts coordinators