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Express your creativity in three dimensions in the University of Central Missouri鈥檚 Sculpture program. Robust training in the tools, skills, theory and history of your art form will prepare you for graduate-level study or to pursue a career as a professional sculptor. Receive a well-rounded education that includes art fundamentals, as well as familiarity with the tools and techniques for sculpting a variety of materials.

You鈥檒l learn from recognized artists as you refine your creative vision in a collaborative, community-building atmosphere that values diversity and contextual learning. Our small class sizes and student-centered learning put the focus on your needs and growth as an artist.

The Studio Art BFA in Sculpture program at UCM is an art school experience at public school rates, in keeping with our historic tradition of providing an accessible, high-quality education in the arts.

Broaden your scope in the Sculpture program studio

Our spacious, fully equipped sculpture lab enables you to experiment with a wide range of materials, including bronze, steel and wood. UCM faculty will train you to work safely with traditional and emerging media as you develop your unique visual language.

What you will study

As an undergraduate student in the University of Central Missouri鈥檚 Sculpture program, you鈥檒l learn foundational art techniques such as figure construction, along with art history and theory and general education courses for context and breadth.

As you progress through the Sculpture program at UCM, you鈥檒l spend increasing amounts of time in art studio classes, learning to express your vision with different media. By the time you reach your senior year, you鈥檒l be ready for your portfolio to be reviewed by professional artists and graduate school admissions.

Your Studio Art BFA with a Sculpture concentration includes many elective courses and ample studio time. Craft the learning experience that best suits your creative needs while still receiving a well-rounded undergraduate education with courses that include:

Art History: Choose from classes like Global Arts & Culture, History of Furniture and Interiors and Contemporary Art and Design.

Ceramics: Learn the fundamentals of multiple pottery-making techniques, including throwing on the wheel and kiln firing.

Sculpture II: This intermediate studio course introduces 3D techniques, materials and media, and provides training in how to solve artistic problems.

Figure Construction: Study the human body, both by learning about its structure and by drawing from life, to better understand movement and proportion.

What can you do with a Studio Art BFA in Sculpture from UCM?

All sculpture programs should prepare you to study your art form at the graduate level. At the University of Central Missouri, we pride ourselves on giving our students the tools to succeed no matter what path they choose after college.

Graduate from our Sculpture program with strong communication skills and a solid foundation in arts education. You鈥檒l be excellently prepared to obtain an advanced degree, such as an MFA. You鈥檒l also have the real-world experience you need to exhibit your work in galleries and museums or to be included in private collections.

Explore careers for a BFA in Sculpture

Media and visual arts continue to be a cultural driver, leading to diverse job opportunities. Use the interactive tool below to learn more about leveraging your Sculpture BFA into a satisfying career.