Courses cover topics such as anatomy, figure modeling, foundry, mold making, carving, woodworking, welding, kinetic art, digital 2D to 3D processes, portraiture, and installation. Students learn sculptural technique as well as conceptual concerns related to sculpture. Classes also explore the role of art in community, the history of sculpture, presentation and site possibilities, and idea development.

Junior and Senior major studios offer individual mentor time with faculty, as well as group critiques with a team of faculty and guest critics. Sculpture faculty are working artists who bring a diverse array of approaches to making sculpture. By graduation, students are expected to have developed a coherent body of work based on sophisticated techniques and a maturing sense of aesthetic direction. 

Alumni Success

Hands-on experience with tools and processes prepare our students to be valuable employees in a host of industries: high-end architectural metalworking; museum exhibition construction; fine artists and craftspeople; and cabinetry and furniture making, to name just a few. Overall, MassArt’s Sculpture program offers a rigorous and enriching education in sculpture, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and creative vision to pursue their artistic aspirations.