About the Sculpture Program
The LSU School of Art offers concentrations in sculpture for both the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and the Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art.The sculpture program provides students with a high-quality, comprehensive education in the three-dimensional arts.The sculpture area is one of the integral parts of the school and promotes cross-disciplinary investigation and collaborative ventures.
Students are encouraged to develop their own unique visions.The program welcomes a wide range of aesthetic approaches, both traditional and non-traditional.Our graduates have an impressive history of success in both exhibitions and professional accomplishments.
BFA
The undergraduate program begins by giving each student a broad introduction to the many possibilities of sculpture.Intermediate courses provide specific instruction in process and technique as well as development of individual aesthetic direction.Advanced courses focus on developing personal style and the creation of a body of work.
MFA
Graduate students develop strong professional and critical skills through in-depth critiques in advanced coursework and seminar classes.MFA candidates receive studio spaces with 24-hour access.The school offers competitive stipends to qualified candidates, and MFA students may have an opportunity to teach as an instructor of record after successful completion of the teaching seminar.
The School of Art prides itself on the quality of the Visiting Artists & Scholars Program, which offers opportunities for individual studio critiques and group discussions.MFA students also benefit from the off- and on-campus galleries, which feature rotating exhibitions across a wide range of disciplines, as well as showcase students' work.
Sculpture Faculty
Malcolm McClay, Professor & Area Coordinator
Loren Schwerd, Associate Professor
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Beyond the Studio
TheCollege of Art & Design Lecture Seriesand the School of Art'svisiting artists programbring a dynamic spectrum of visiting artists and critics to campus.Exhibitions, fieldtrips, and study abroad opportunities, includingArt in IrelandandArt in New York City, offer a broad range of practical and inspiring experience, bringing both the art world and larger world perspectives to the learning environment.
Art in Ireland
Facilities
Sculpture facilities provide a traditionally based studio environment with a broad range of equipment and material approaches.Facilities include a complete woodworking shop (the Design Shop) and fully equipped welding and fabrication areas, complete with forging stations and an outstanding foundry facility, which provides the capability of casting bronze, aluminum, and iron.
College Facilities
Students have access to a traditional wood-working shop!digital fabrication, photography, and lighting equipment!large-scale printers and scanners!an arboretum!a foundry!a motion capture studio!high-end work stations!and more.
Galleries
The School of Art hosts exhibitions throughout the year at its on- and off-campus galleries.Students have abundant opportunities to see and experience innovative work from a wide range of perspectives and social themes.
New Arts Building
Renovations to the Studio Arts Building are complete.The new Barnes Ogden Art & Design complex is the gateway to the historic part of campus and will promote arts to the community and provide state-of-the-art facilities and studios for studio arts.