Do you enjoy building and designing? Are you interested in learning about art history? Do you appreciate three-dimensional art more than paintings and sketches? If so, consider majoring in sculpture! Sculpture majors carve, cast, weld and glue materials like clay, stone and wood in order to create art in three dimensions.
Education
According to the College Board, sculpture programs usually lead to a bachelor’s degree. You should take classes like AP Art History, AP Studio Art, geometry and computer applications if you are serious about studying sculpture in college. Typical college courses include public art installations, welding, computers for object makers, and three-dimensional design.
What to know before you apply
You should find out whether your prospective college requires a portfolio as part of its application. If it does, you should start collecting projects, photos and materials for it as soon as possible. In addition, research whether the college offers a B.A. or B.F.A. degree. There is a difference between the two and it could potentially affect the job opportunities available to you. Finally, find out whether you will be able to combine the sculpture aspect of your education with another program, like business or teaching. A combination of majors might be useful in the job search.
Salary
An education in sculpture will prepare you for careers in set design, curating or landscape architecture. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, set designers earned an average annual income of $54, 890 in 2011, while curators earned $53,540. Landscape architects earned a yearly average of $66,520 in 2011.
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