Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture

Degree Details

Degree Type

Undergraduate

Formats

In-Person
Online

Availability

Full-Time
Part-Time

Location

Off-Campus
On-Campus

The ability to think three-dimensionally is an essential and empowering tool in the visual arts. Sculpture is a discipline that encompasses a wide variety of media and concerns, with the made object at its core. At Boston University, the BFA Sculpture program embraces both traditional techniques and materials alongside an expanded definition of creative spatial practice, allowing students to explore diverse approaches of making and refine their artistic vision.

Degree Requirements

Prior to entering the BFA Sculpture program, you’ll complete the Foundation program, which includes courses in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Working from the figure and through observation, you’ll learn about medium, form, and content.

Students are given their own private studios starting in the Junior year, and embark on developing their own artistic vision and voice.

Sculpture electives including welding, ceramics, sculpture techniques, kinetic sculpture, installation, and new genres provide students the opportunity to focus more intensely on specific media and areas of the discipline.

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Application Requirements

Undergraduate applicants to the School of Music, the School of Theatre, and the School of Visual Arts apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and must meet the standards of admission to Boston University.

Dates & Deadlines

Spring Semester

Jan 1, 2021

Application Deadline

Spring Semester

Feb 20, 2021

Classes Start

Fall Semester

Jun 30, 2021

Application Deadline

Fall Semester

Sept 1, 2021

Classes Start

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Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a sustained, self-directed, professional level of studio practice.
Demonstrate a robust individual vocabulary and specific area of focus within one’s creative work.
Demonstrate versatility and expertise with regard to the material and technical aspects of one’s creative practice.
Demonstrate a broad knowledge of and critical engagement with art theory, art history, and an awareness of the range of material and technical approaches within the field of Sculpture.
Demonstrate the ability to critically apply knowledge of art theory and art history within one’s studio practice.
Demonstrate the ability to interpret one’s own artwork and that of peers and other artists.
Demonstrate the ability to situate one’s practice within the field of contemporary art and in relation to the history of art.
Demonstrate the ability to identify and articulate specific cultural, ideological, political, and ethical positions within one’s work.
Demonstrate the ability to articulate the complexity of one’s work verbally.
Demonstrate the ability to articulate the complexity of one’s work through writing.
Demonstrate the ability to work with others and as a collective group.
Demonstrate the knowledge of professional practices, platforms, and venues available to artists.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of pedagogical skills.