Experience a radically hybrid medium where traditional craft meets innovative tools, processes, and ideas. Major in sculpture to expand your technical skills in a variety of materials.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major
121
4 Years
PNCA Campus
Students have plenty of opportunities to engage with the arts community. Display sculptures in one of the several student-run galleries, participate in First Thursday, or join a competition. Students also culminate their education with Senior Thesis exhibitions and panels.
Sculpture alumni at PNCA have joined top graduate programs and worked as successful filmmakers, art directors, and entrepreneurs. Learn more about how other students have navigated successful careers in art.
Using science to influence art
Julian Voss-Andreae, originally a painter, studied physics, mathematics, and philosophy before moving to the U.S. to study at PNCA; his scientific background deeply influences his large public art sculptures.
Selling ceramics
Sage Cortez, a designer and ceramist, runs a one-woman business creating small-batch functional tableware from her studio in St. Helens, Oregon.
Our faculty of working artists have decades of experience creating thought-provoking sculptures. Our sculpture school encourages mentorship through faculty, shop techs, national and international visiting artists, and community artists.
David Eckard, Associate Professor and Chair of Sculpture at PNCA, explores themes of futility, function, and queer masculinity through diverse materials and techniques. His work spans sculpture, performance, and installation, earning international exhibition and critical acclaim.
Dylan Beck, a studio artist and educator, serves as part-time faculty in Sculpture and mentor in Visual Studies at PNCA. With a BFA, Post Baccalaureate Fellowship, and MFA, his work explores human-environment interactions, informed by diverse landscapes and construction experiences.
Liza Rietz, part-time faculty in Sculpture and mentor in Applied Craft + Design at PNCA, brings over 15 years of experience in designing custom garments. Her work, inspired by Japanese design and 1920s fashion, emphasizes the sculptural interplay between body and garment.
Investigate stand-alone objects, site-specific engagements, wearable forms, performance props, installations, functional wares, and so much more. A sculpture degree allows students to explore methods and techniques, as well as acquire a rich understanding of materials.
Master the art of fabricating with wood and metal. Learn traditional and innovative techniques like wood joinery, welding, and brazing, transforming your ideas into tangible, dimensional realities. Gain critical skills in shop safety, tool handling, and project management.
Dive into the world of 3D design and fabrication. Transform your sketches into 3D models with cutting-edge CAD software and digital fabrication tools. Immerse yourself in the design process, craft functional objects, and harness hands-on projects and professional technology.
Our Sculpture major requires 121 credits to complete the degree. This includes: 76 in studio, 30 in Liberal Arts and Sciences, and 15 in Art History. Of the studio credits, 16 are required courses in the Foundation program, at least 36 are the required courses in the studio major, and the remainder are available for studio electives. A minimum two-year residency at the College is required.
Our Sculpture program is open to first-year students, transfer students, and international students. Learn more about PNCA’s undergraduate admissions process to get started.
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