Sculpture

Combine hands-on techniques with conceptual exploration to create immersive, powerful works.

In the sculpture concentration, you'll transform your ideas into powerful three-dimensional works that engage space, material, and meaning.

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Key Features

  • Work with wood, metal, plaster, and alternative materials in fully equipped studios.
  • Engage in installation, public art, and interdisciplinary 3D expression.

Shape Your Future

From the start, you'll gain hands-on experience with traditional materials like wood, plaster, and metal, while also exploring experimental media, installation, performance, and environmental art. You’ll be encouraged to work across disciplines blending digital tools, found objects, and conceptual approaches to expand what sculpture can be.

Our curriculum emphasizes personal expression, material experimentation, and collaborative practice. Whether your passion lies in object-making, public art, or immersive installations, you'll find the tools, space, and mentorship to craft a portfolio that’s as bold and unique as your vision.

UL Lafayette sculpture student working on a wire sculpture.

Curriculum Snapshot

YearFocus Areas
1Design I-II, Drawing I-II, Survey of the Visual Arts I
2Survey of the Arts II, Intro to Sculpture, Intro to Modern Art, Art and the Computer, Intermediate Sculpture
3Art History, Intermediate Sculpture, Advanced Sculpture
4Studies in Art History, Senior Capstone Art Project I-II, Advanced Sculpture

Visual Arts students are also required to complete the Foundation Courses as well as a Sophomore Review course. Plus general education credits in English, math, science, history, social sciences, and electives. 

View the Sculpture curriculum guide in the academic catalog »