BFA with a concentration in Sculpture

Program Overview

Jacksonville University's BFA in Sculpture program fosters artistic development through contemporary and traditional approaches. Students explore diverse sculpting practices, including installation art, sound manipulation, and epoxy sculpting, while gaining access to professional-grade facilities and real-world experiences. The program prepares graduates for careers as sculptors, public artists, and other roles in the arts industry.

Program Outline

Jacksonville University - BFA with a concentration in Sculpture

Degree Overview

• The BFA in Sculpture program emphasizes concept and process development through contemporary and traditional approaches to art making.
• It provides a collaborative learning environment designed to replicate professional experiences for emerging artists.
• It explores various sculpting practices across all levels of experience and media backgrounds.
• Career paths for graduates include sculptor, public artist, maker space coordinator, studio assistant, creative consultant, technician, public art coordinator, non-profit arts organizer, art educator, and fabrication specialist.

Outline

• The program begins with a foundation in metal fabrication, woodworking, casting, and combined media.
• Students choose their specialization and media exploration as they develop their artistic practice.
• Explorations include installation art, light projections, sound manipulation, animation, puppet-making, video art, and epoxy sculpting.
• Facilities include a welding fabrication and woodworking studio.
• Majors receive access to facilities, tools, and equipment 15 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Majors receive a personal studio space.

Teaching

• The program fosters student confidence and expertise in pursuing artistic careers.
• It provides a contemporary understanding of art built on a foundation of professional experience and traditional skills.

Careers

• Career opportunities include:
• Sculptor
• Commissioned public artist
• Maker space coordinator
• Studio assistant
• Creative consultant
• Studio technician
• Public art coordinator
• Non-profit arts organizer
• Art educator
• Fabrication specialist

Other

• Students can double major in Sculpture with another major at Jacksonville University.
• Examples of student work are presented, including pieces by Amalia Galdona-Broche, Adam Green, and Tori West.
• The School of Art & Design offers other programs of study.