CURRICULUM: B.F.A. IN ART WITH AN EMPHASIS IN Sculpture
Basic studies requirement—12 credits
- 1040 Object Drawing*
- 1050 Drawing Studio*
- 1070 Form and Surface*
- 1080 Form and Space*
*Prerequisites for all studio art and art education majors and minors
Writing—3 credits
- 3250 Writing About Art
Art history—12 credits
- 2200 Caves to Cathedrals
- 2210 Modern and Postmodern
- Art history elective 3000-4000 level
- Art history elective 3000-4000 level
Sculpture emphasis requirement—21 credits
- 2310 Sculpture I
- 3310 Sculpture II
- 5310 Sculpture Workshop (15 hrs.)
Art studio electives—34 credits
- Three hours of non-western art history, and all art education credits, may be applied to the elective requirement.
Graduation presentation—3 credits
- 4930 Graduation Preparation
Summary of B.F.A. in art with an emphasis in sculpture
- Art Major—85 credits
- General Education—37 credits
- Total Credit Hours—122 credits
Students should consult the WMU catalog for the sculpture program course descriptions and requirements.
Portfolio reviews
Portfolio reviews for admission into the B.F.A. program with an emphasis in ceramics will be held in the second week of November and March.
Faculty
TECHNICIAN
Facilities
The sculpture area is divided into several workspaces, each with a specific function to assist students in the visualization and construction of their work.
Studio classroom spaces
All advanced students use this space as a community-working studio. This area contains a metal shop with a fabrication area, bronze pouring facilities and a burnout kiln. There is also a laser cutter and 3D printer available to assist students in creating their projects.
Courtyard
The courtyard area is primarily used for metal finishing, the opening of molds, carving and shipping and receiving.
Multi-purpose room
- Clay figure modeling
- Plaster casting and carving
- Wood construction
- Washing of plaster molds
- Critiques of student projects
- Process demonstrations
Wax room
The wax room is used for wax pouring and fabrications.
Sculpture woodshop
This room supports all activities in the program. It is limited to a band saw and drill press. Numerous wood working tools are also stored here.
Shell room
The shell room is used for the building of shell and sand molds.
Paint room
This area is designed for the use of patinas and paints.
B.F.A. studio area
There are also several spaces are designated for advanced student to conduct individual research and art making.
Student Work
Ricardo de Sousa Costa and Joel Fisher
Shawn Lefevre