Work with internationally recognized faculty and develop your unique skills to make virtually anything in sculpture.
The BFA in art with a concentration in sculpture recognizes the broad, transdisciplinary nature of sculpture today. A wide range of media now falls within an expanded definition of sculpture.
Coursework covers public and site-specific sculpture, foundry, interactive and electronic sculpture, neon, small metals, wood, and video and sound installation. Students learn to put today's creations in the context of the history of sculpture and the larger field of contemporary art. Critical inquiry is augmented by courses in the art history program. Visiting artists, curators and critics share their experience directly with students.
Students declare their Bachelor of Fine Arts concentration at the time of their ASU admission. Following admission, if students wish to change their concentration, they may meet with their School of Art academic advisor.
At A Glance
Art (Sculpture), BFA
- Offered by: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- Math Intensity: General
Required Courses
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Application requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements:
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Admission requirements
Students are admitted directly to the sculpture concentration upon admittance to the BFA program in art.
Career outlook
Graduates are prepared to embark on a lifetime exploration of the many aspects of 3D art. Positions are available in:
- fabrication and design of exhibitions
- set design
- teaching
- the motion picture industry
- 3D design
- welding and foundry technician work
Through one-on-one mentoring, students learn to win commissions and awards, hold exhibitions, and obtain residencies and jobs as studio artists, public artists, fabricators, project managers, teachers and arts administrators.
Many students also prefer to establish their own studios after graduation.
Example careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 5.6% | $69,690 |
| Craft Artists | -1% | $35,180 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | -6.8% | $39,410 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 1% | $52,340 |
| Foundry Mold and Coremakers | -5.8% | $37,140 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | 11% | $106,920 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 3.8% | $62,870 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | -10% | $41,900 |
| Model Makers, Metal and Plastic | -8.2% | $54,780 |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | -8.6% | $35,520 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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