Bachelor [Sculpture] From University of South Dakota

The B.F.A. degree is considered the professional undergraduate degree in the field of visual arts. The four-year program at University of South Dakota focuses on intensive work in art or design, supported by a program of general studies. The B.F.A. is designed for students who desire a thorough, specialized and rigorous training to develop skills, concepts and sensitivities essential to a career as a professional artist or designer.

The University of South Dakota Sculpture program emphasizes contemporary art making through a comprehensive experience with several materials, processes and sculptural concepts. Courses explore cast metals, metal fabrication, woodworking, mixed media, carving, mold-making and installation projects with traditional and contemporary materials and processes. The primary goal of the sculpture program is to facilitate the growth and development of individual aesthetics, concepts, technical abilities and a critical understanding of the discipline of sculpture as applied to the production of contemporary art.