Sculpture
Challenge paradigms and explore diverse perspectives
The Sculpture area at YSU is part of the B.F.A. in Studio Art – Interdisciplinary Studio Art degree. (link to the ISA page under “Academics”) The program emphasizes a broad foundation of technical, critical, and professional skills. You’ll grow as an artist by focusing on the development of strong conceptual ideas and personal approaches linked with the informed use of media and technique. The Sculpture curriculum places strong emphasis on understanding context—cultural, historical, political, and personal —and encourages experimentation, conceptual rigor, and interdisciplinary risk taking. By offering a rich mix of concept, material and process, you’ll gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of a full range of contemporary art practices and critical theory in sculpture.
You’ll be exposed to traditional materials and processes, such as carving, clay modeling, welding fabrication, assemblage, mold making and bronze casting, as well as new technologies such as 3D digital production, rapid-prototyping, video, and new media. You’ll be encouraged to further explore content in installation, performance, timebased art, 3D computing, ecological or science-based work, and other new genres.
Exhibition Spaces
When the time comes for you to display your work, you’ll have the opportunity to exhibit solo, group, or experimental work in the McDonough Museum of Art, Solomon Gallery, or our Student Project Gallery.
