Sculpture Minor
Introduction
15 UNITS
The Sculpture minor offers a 15-credit sequential curriculum focused on figurative sculpture, armature building, mold making, and casting, with offerings in animal and fantasy sculpture. Students explore a range of classical and contemporary techniques that support their individual artistic practices. Courses in the Sculpture minor offer valuable hands-on approaches to advancing skills in drawing, painting, animation, and modeling.
Career Applications
The Sculpture Minor develops essential three-dimensional skills for careers in entertainment, fine arts, and commercial design. Graduates find opportunities as character sculptors, prop makers, and special effects artists in film and television, while the technical expertise in mold making and casting supports roles in toy design, collectibles manufacturing, and prototype development. The hands-on experience with form and anatomy enhances digital sculpting capabilities for video game development and strengthens skills in architectural model making and museum exhibit fabrication.