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Sculpture Concentration

Sculpture students develop knowledge and skills in the use of basic tools, techniques, and processes sufficient to work from concept to finished product including direct instruction in the basic materials and technical procedures used in:

Advanced students explore performance, installation and public art while developing a personal aesthetic based on individual strengths and interests. 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ sculpture students have monitored access to tools, equipment, and library resources related to the study of sculpture. The Sculpture area promotes communication between students in all levels with critiques, presentations, and mentorship.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Sculpture are required to take introductory courses in Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Photography.

The undergraduate sculpture curriculum culminates in Lamar’s distinctive senior thesis program involving a series of original works produced by each Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidate, exhibited in the Dishman Art Museum, and defended by the student in a formal written thesis.

Sculpture Facilities

The sculpture area includes five, fully equipped and well-maintained facilities for wood, metal fabrication, cast metal, ceramic shell, and 3d printing. Students learn how to safely operate equipment and to use a range of hand tools while creating their personal vision. Our sculpture faculty challenge students to build both a strong technical and conceptual understanding along with a working knowledge of contemporary art and issues from which to work.

• Wood Studio: equipped with basic hand tools, power tools, and stationary tools (drill press, band saw, miter saw, circular sander, belt sander, panel saw, table saw).
• Metal Studio: equipped with oxy-acetylene torch, plasma cutter, mig welder, and cutoff saw, and numerous hand tools.
• Foundry: equipped with a #70 crucible furnace, cupola furnaces, mixer for sand molds, and overhead crane.
• Ceramic Shell Studio: equipped with industrial slurry mixer and facilities for wax working and wax burnout.
• 3D Printing Lab: equipped with 10 - 3d printers for producing multiple forms in PLA, ABS, carbon fiber, and nylon.

Student Opportunities

Student engagement outside the classroom is encouraged through internships, participation in regional, national and international conferences, and opportunities for employment. Examples include the International Conference of Contemporary Cast Iron Art, the National Conference on Cast Iron Art and Practices, the Sculpture Network of Texas and numerous events coordinated by the Texas Atomic Iron Commission. Students also have opportunities to produce and exhibit sculpture coordinated by the professor in sculpture. Opportunities of this nature frequently take place every semester.

Students concentrating in sculpture also have the opportunity to participate in student-run organizations that include Artist Common and Sol Gallery.