Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture
Sculpture
C.T. Jasper, Program Head
Tyler School of Art Building, Room 130K
215-777-9176
ctom@temple.edu
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Sculpture program at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture helps students develop creative, intellectual and practical skills in expansive, state-of-the-art facilities and prepares them for successful careers as artists and professionals in a range of industries.
Tyler Sculpture majors join a warm community of bold thinkers and makers who, through intense study of theory and the exploration of materials and media, become critical thinkers and problem solvers. Students develop technical proficiency and gain practical knowledge of technology, including robotics, digital fabrication, video editing, woodworking, metalworking and more.
Tyler offers access to the region's vibrant contemporary art scene in Philadelphia and nearby cities like New York and Washington, D.C. Students graduate to become socially-conscious practicing artists, find employment in education, industrial design, fabrication and more and earn placements in top graduate programs.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 126 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. All Sculpture majors must complete the BFA curriculum and General Education requirements.
- Students must earn a C- or better in Sculpture (ART 2801 or ART 2807) to enter the major.
- The eight required Junior/Senior courses and ART 3896 must be completed with a C- or better to fulfill major requirements.
The faculty encourages taking sculpture courses in excess of the minimum required. These additional courses count towards required studio electives.
Major Requirements for B.F.A. in Sculpture
Sophomore Prerequisite
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 2801 | Sculpture | 3 |
| or ART 2807 | Sculpture: Rome | |
Students are encouraged to take Installation or Mold Making in the second semester of the sophomore year after Sophomore Sculpture.
Junior and Senior Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Advanced Sculpture | ||
| Advanced Sculpture | ||
| Advanced Sculpture | ||
| Advanced Sculpture | ||
| Specialized Sculpture course (see list below) | 3 | |
| Specialized (see list below) or Advanced Sculpture courses 1 | 6 | |
| ART 4801 | Senior Sculpture | 3 |
| Select two Drawing courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Intermediate Drawing | ||
or ART 2504 | Intermediate Drawing | |
| Digital Drawing | ||
or ART 3511 | Digital Drawing | |
| Video Workshop | ||
or ART 3802 | Advanced Video | |
| Rome Sketchbook | ||
| Advanced Drawing 2 | ||
or ART 3515 | Advanced Drawing: Rome | |
or ART 3516 | Advanced Drawing | |
or ART 4514 | Advanced Drawing | |
| Figure Drawing 2 | ||
or ART 3518 | Figure Drawing | |
or ART 4517 | Figure Drawing | |
or ART 4518 | Figure Drawing | |
| Interactive Projects | ||
| Capstone | ||
| ART 3896 | PDS Seminar (WI) 3 | 3 |
| 1 | Advanced Sculpture courses include specials topics in: Sound, Performance, Metal Fabrication and Robotics. These vary from semester to semester. More than the two required Advanced Sculpture courses are recommended in order to intensify creative development of sculptural practice. |
| 2 | These courses have a sophomore level prerequisite. Check the course descriptions for more details. |
| 3 | Students are advised to take the capstone in their Junior Year. |
Specialized Sculpture Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 2802 | Video Workshop | 3 |
| ART 3802 | Advanced Video | 3 |
| ART 2803 | Installation | 3 |
| ART 3803 | Installation | 3 |
| ART 2804 | Mold Making Technology | 3 |
| ART 3804 | Mold Making Technology | 3 |
| ART 2805 | Figure Modeling | 3 |
| ART 2808 | Figure Modeling: Rome | 3 |
| ART 3811 | Sculpture Techniques and Materials | 3 |
| ART 3809 | Public Art Projects | 3 |
| ART 3085 | Field Internship 1 | 3 |
| PDS 4582 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| 1 | It is possible to do Field Internships with alternative arts organizations and art fabrication companies in the Philadelphia area. |
Suggested Academic Plan
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| FDPR 1511 | Foundation Drawing1 | 3 |
| FDPR 1521 | 2D Foundation Principles | 3 |
| FDPR 1531 | 3D Foundation Principles/W | 3 |
| FDPR 1503 | Woodshop Fundamentals | 1 |
| ARTH 1155 or 1955 | Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300 | 3 |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| FDPR 1512 | Foundation Drawing | 3 |
| FDPR 1522 | 2D Foundation Principles | 3 |
| FDPR 1532 | 3D Foundation Principles/C | 3 |
| FDPR 1502 | Investigations of Art and Design | 1 |
| ARTH 1156 or 1956 | Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century1 | 3 |
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 2801 or 2807 | Sculpture2 | 3 |
| ART or GAD 2000-2999 Sophomore Studio Elective | 3 | |
| ART or GAD 2000-2999 Sophomore Studio Elective | 3 | |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART or GAD 2000-2999 Sophomore Studio Elective | 3 | |
| ART or GAD 2000-2999 Sophomore Studio Elective | 3 | |
| ART or GAD 2000-2999 Sophomore Studio Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 3805 or 3807 | Advanced Sculpture | 3 |
| Specialized Sculpture Course | 3 | |
| ART 3896 | PDS Seminar [WI] (Capstone) | 3 |
| Art History Elective3 | 4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 3806 or 3808 | Advanced Sculpture | 3 |
| ART Drawing Course4 | 3 | |
| ART or GAD Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Art History Elective (WI) | 4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 4801 | Senior Sculpture | 3 |
| ART Drawing Course4 | 3 | |
| ART or GAD Studio Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Non-Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Specialized or Advanced Sculpture Course | 3 | |
| Specialized or Advanced Sculpture Course | 3 | |
| ART or GAD Studio Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective3 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 126 | |
| 1 | These 2 courses constitute the waiver for the GenEd Arts category if the courses are completed with a C- or better. |
| 2 | ART 2807 also fulfills the prerequisite to enter the Sculpture major; however it is only offered in Rome. |
| 3 | Students completing a 3 credit Art History 2000+ elective must select a 4 credit open elective to reach the minimum 126 credits to earn the BFA degree. |
| 4 | Select two Drawing courses from the following: ART 2502/ART 2504, ART 2508/ART 3511, ART 2802/ART 3802, ART 3512, ART 3514/ART 3515/ART 3516/ART 4514, ART 3517/ART 3518/ART 4517/ART 4518, and ART 3011. Some courses have a sophomore level prerequisite. Check the course descriptions for more details. |
Please Note: An approved study abroad program waives the GenEd Global/World Society (GG) requirement; however, these credits must be made up with academic coursework taken outside of Tyler departments to be in compliance with BFA accreditation. Sculpture majors interested in studying abroad may elect to study abroad for a semester or attend a summer program. Please see an academic advisor for more details.