
Sculpture Program at Fredonia
Fredonia’s sculpture program fosters a working environment where contemporary innovations and formats can coexist with traditional approaches. Courses are structured to introduce students to methods and materials associated with modeling, mold making, foundry, welding, woodworking, as well as other alternative media approaches. Fredonia will push the limit of your aesthetic freedom, as you establish a strong professional perspective based on critical awareness and advanced problem-solving skills.
The Fredonia Difference
While time-honored techniques and craftsmanship are stressed, Fredonia believes materials and process should never compromise a student's vision. Therefore, the Sculpture program welcomes collaboration with other areas within the department or college that may lead to new and vital ways of expression. You will establish a strong professional perspective and unique artistic voice based on critical awareness and advanced problem-solving skills, supported by high-level technical, conceptual, creative, and aesthetic accomplishments. Fredonia has a competitive application process that requires the submission of an art portfolio.
Career Opportunities for Sculpture
- Studio artist
- Architectural restoration/design
- Interior design
- Furniture design
- Exhibit design
- Fine art restoration
- Special effects technicians in film and advertising
- Art teachers
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Why Sculpture at Fredonia?
Sample Courses
ARTS 240 Foundations in 3D Form and Content
An introductory course that explores basic design considerations, materials, and techniques relating to three-dimensional expression.
ARTS 340 3D Methods and Materials
This course offers an opportunity to investigate both traditional and innovative approaches to object making. Materials and processes may include hot and cold casting, welding, papermaking, and hand formed cement, among others.
ARTS 440 3D Objects and Ideas
An advanced sculpture course that allows students to define and develop a personal body of work representing a serious exploration in their chosen mediums.
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