B.F.A., Sculpture
The Sculpture curriculum offers a broad range of courses in three-dimensional studies that expose students to fundamental precepts through advanced concepts and innovation in sculpture. The curriculum is built upon a progressive sequence of courses designed to expand and deepen educational experiences in research, idea, and skill development combined with art history, theory, and criticism. A wide variety of techniques, materials, and processes is available in the concentration. Studio experiences emphasize traditional and contemporary creative approaches. Students fabricate in metal; model in clay; cast in plaster, bronze, aluminum, and iron; carve in wood and stone; and manipulate multimedia. In addition to studio assignments and self-directed projects, students attend visiting artist lectures on campus, in galleries, and in museums to acquire a broader framework for understanding contemporary art issues. The overarching goals for the sculpture concentration are to foster individual student interests and personal sensibilities and to prepare students for advanced studies in graduate programs.
Sculpture Faculty
Pat Wasserboehr
Billy Lee
Andrew Dunnill
Nikki Blair
List of Courses
These are the courses required by the sculpture concentration. For a suggested schedule of courses for sculpture students, see the schedule at the bottom of this page. For more information on these and other available courses, see the Art Department's list of courses or the UNCG course bulletin.
core courses required by the Department:
ART 100: Introduction to Art or ART 101: Survey of Western Art
Four art history courses above the 100 level
ART 120: Fundamentals of Drawing
ART 140: Design I
ART 150: Clay Modeling
ART 220: Intermediate Drawing
ART 221: Life Drawing I
ART 321: Life Drawing II
ART 498 and ART 499: Independent Study to be taken in the senior year. All students must submit three ready-to-exhibit works to the Senior Juried Show, usually held in the Spring semester. Projects must be in sculpture.
courses required by the sculpture concentration:
ART 252: Techniques of Sculpture or ART 253: Sculpture I
ART 353: Metal Casting
ART 355: Sculpture II
ART 356: Sculpture III
ART 481: Ceramics III
ART 550: Sculpture Installation
8 semester hours of art or related electives at the 300 level or above
Electives sufficient to complete the 128 semester hours required for the degree.
elective courses in sculpture include:
ART 525: Advanced Metal Casting
ART 557: Site-Specific Sculpture
Suggested Course Schedule
This list outlines the schedule of courses recommended for majors in the sculpture concentration. For more information on courses and requirements, see the Art Department's list of courses or the UNCG course bulletin. For information on advising, see the Art Department's page or contact the Department.
Freshman Year |
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| Semester I | Semester II |
| Art History 100 or 101 (select only one of these Art History courses) Art 120, 140, or 150 (select one of these Studio Art core requirements) General Ed. (choose 3 preferably with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker) |
Art History 200, 201, 202, 203, or 204 (select one Art History course) ART 120, 140, or 150 (select one of these Studio art core requirements) ART 220 (select this core drawing requirement if the prerequisite ART 120 is completed) General Education (choose 2 if possible, preferably with GL, GN, SI or WI marker) |
| Recommended 15 credit hours | Recommended 15 credit hours |
Sophomore Year |
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| Semester III | Semester IV |
| Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level) Art 252 or 253 (select only one of these sculpture courses if ART 150 as the prerequisite is completed) ART 120, 140, 150 (to finish core requirements) ART 221 (select this core course in drawing if the prerequisite ART 120 is completed) General Education (select two courses. If available schedule one with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker) |
Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level) ART 252 or 253 (select only one of these sculpture courses if ART 150 as the prerequisite is completed) ART 353 (select this sculpture requirement if 252 or 253 is completed) ART 321 (select this requirement drawing course if the prerequisites, ART 120 and 220, are completed) General Education (select two courses. If available schedule one with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker) |
| Recommended 15-18 credit hours | Recommended 15-18 credit hours |
Junior Year |
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| Semester V | Semester VI |
| Art History (choose one from 300 or 400 level) ART 355, SI (select this required sculpture course only if ART 353 is completed) ART or related Electives (select one course. ART 321 Life Drawing II is recommended) ART 481 (select this required ceramics sculpture course) General Education (choose 1 course; preferably with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker) |
Art History (choose from 300 or 400 level if required 15 credit hours in Art History not completed) ART 355 or 356 (select only if ART 252 or 253 is completed. Select 356 if prerequisite 355 is completed. Both 355 and 356 are offered as SI courses) ART 348 (select this metal sculpture course as an art or related elective course) ART 393 Practicum/Internship in Art Careers (select this for up to 3 credit hours of internship credit). This course is optimal for those seeking professional training. This course can count as an art or related elective. ART 496 Special Problems Studio (this course is recommended for students who are extremely self motivated and directed and are ready to pursue a body of work under the direction of a full-time faculty member). This course is optimal and counts as an art or related elective. General Education (complete General Education requirements) |
| Recommended 15 credit hours | Recommended 15-18 credit hours |
Senior Year |
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| Semester VII | Semester VIII |
| ART 498 (this is one of two required independent studio courses designated for senior art majors) ART 550 (this is an installation sculpture course requirement) ART 481 (select this course if it has not been previously taken) ART 525 (Advanced Metal Casting is an elective course and is optimal for students who have previously completed ART 353) Select other courses of interest from another discipline within the Art Department or College ART 322, ART 496 (Variable Topics in Drawing is recommended, may be repeated for credit) |
ART 499 (second Independent Study course requirement for Art majors) ART 550, 481, or 525 (if not previously selected) ART 557 (infrequently offered) ART 592 (Professional Practices, Aesthetics and Preparation for the Visual Artist is highly recommended) ART 496 (Special Problems Studio may be repeated for credit) Select other courses of interest from another discipline within the Art Department or College |
| Recommended 15 credit hours | Recommended 15 credit hours |
