Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art - Sculpture and Ceramics

University of Minnesota Duluth's (UMD) B.F.A. in Studio Art allows young artists to develop their unique creative vision while also providing rigorous and balanced training in aesthetics and techniques. While students may choose a single area on which to focus, they are encouraged to explore a range of media and are nurtured in an environment that fosters a cross-disciplined approach to image and form.

Students in Studio Art at UMD choose one of these emphases: Digital Art & Photography; Painting, Drawing & Printmaking; Sculpture & Ceramics; or General Studio.

Sculpture and Ceramics

45 credits within the sub-plan. Sculpture and ceramics emphasis is for students seeking a focused course of study in the three-dimensional disciplines of sculpture and ceramics. Traditional and contemporary digital course work are included in the emphasis.

UMD has something special!

• Traditional studio practices share equal footing with new and emerging technologies in an effort to best prepare young artists in the field
• UMD's distinguished faculty continue to create, exhibit, and publish research regularly, in addition to teaching and providing mentorship and career guidance
• UMD Art and Design is accredited by NASAD, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design
• Museum internships are often available through UMD’s Tweed Museum of Art

Acquired Skills

• Students in the studio arts develop advanced expertise and extensive portfolios in their chosen focus areas. As a senior, each student creates a gallery exhibition that showcases their creativity and finely honed skills.
• In addition, a study of art develops self awareness and cultural awareness, communication skills, creative problem solving, critical thinking, and the practice of incorporating feedback to improve work -- skills which are valuable in any field. 

Career Possibilities

The B.F.A. in Studio Art is ideal for students who wish to create and sell their own artwork as independent artists and entrepreneurs. Studio artists also collaborate with other designers to provide creative content for a variety of media and may work as production artists, freelance illustrators, web designers, digital artists, photographers, videographers, art directors, museum professionals, community art teachers, gallery owners, professors, and just about anything else!