Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Sculpture
Minneapolis, USA
BA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: MCAD’s Bachelor of Sculpture trains students in diverse materials and methods – 3D printing, casting, fabrication – and supports work as objects or experiential installations. You’ll study historical and contemporary approaches, expand definitions of sculpture, develop technical production skills, engage in formal critiques, collaborative projects, public art, and community partnerships to build conceptual and professional practice.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue careers as studio artists, sculptors, installation artists, fabricators, prop and set designers, public-art specialists, conservators' assistants, makers, or arts entrepreneurs. They work in galleries, museums, public art programs, design studios, fabrication shops, cultural organizations, or launch independent practices and community-led projects.
Working with a boundless range of materials and techniques, including 3D printing, casting, and fabrication, MCAD Sculpture majors bring their individual visions and works to life. The program introduces historical and contemporary approaches to the medium—which can take the form of a discrete object or experiential installation. Within a spirited, supportive group of peers, students explore individual and collaborative works along with public art and community partnerships.
They master a broad base of production skills while expanding the definition of sculpture. Be introduced to a wide range of sculptural techniques and concepts to enable you to produce your individual vision, work, and objects. Examine historical modes of expression, formal technical concerns, the use of materials, and the impact of the contemporary art world. Gain foundational, technical, and conceptual sculpture skills in a variety of creative media. Participate in formal critiques and engage in collaborative work. Acquire the skills and knowledge for a professional career in your chosen field.
