Sculpture
The sculpture program offers students the opportunity to develop their work in a supportive environment consisting of critical feedback from a broad array of diverse voices. The field of sculpture includes a varied collection of working methods and outcomes, creating an energetic and experimental program that mirrors the world facing artists outside of the institution. One set of tools is not privileged over another, allowing participants to explore a variety of art-making processes. Students work independently in individual studios and use common areas for the critique of their work. 36 Edgewood houses the sculpture program and has a woodworking and metal shop, while additional resources such as digital production facilities and libraries are offered by the School of Art and the university at large. No ceramic or glass facilities are available.
The main focus of this program is to facilitate the development of conversation and constructive critique among students and faculty. Our aim is to articulate student work vis-à-vis its own trajectory and in relation to art history and ideas within the current moment. Our conversations are programmatically structured to take place in one-on-one visits with faculty, in small group courses, and within a larger group in our weekly departmental critique.
Approximately ten students are admitted each year.
Credit Requirements
Students must successfully complete 48 credits in their area of concentration, including ART 9149, and 12 additional credits, including a minimum of 3 academic credits in courses outside the School of Art.
Typical Plan of Study
| First Year, Minimum Fall-Term Credits | ||
| ART 6310 | Sculpture Studio Seminar | 3 |
| ART 6336 | X-Critique | 3 |
| ART 6342 | Individual Criticism: Sculpture | 6 |
| ART 9149 | Critical & Professional Practices | 3 |
| First Year, Minimum Spring-Term Credits | ||
| ART 6311 | Sculpture Studio Seminar | 3 |
| ART 6343 | Individual Criticism: Sculpture | 6 |
| Academic or studio electives | 6 | |
| Second Year, Minimum Fall-Term Credits | ||
| ART 6295 | Sculpture Thesis | 1.5 |
| ART 6312 | Sculpture Studio Seminar | 3 |
| ART 6339 | X-Critique | 3 |
| ART 6344 | Individual Criticism: Sculpture | 6 |
| Academic or studio electives | 1.5 | |
| Second Year, Minimum Spring-Term Credits | ||
| ART 6296 | Sculpture Thesis | 1.5 |
| ART 6313 | Sculpture Studio Seminar | 3 |
| ART 6345 | Individual Criticism: Sculpture | 6 |
| Academic or studio electives | 4.5 | |