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Sculpture is a fine arts course and a branch of visual arts. Sculpture can be defined as the art of moulding, carving, welding and modelling in different materials like clay, metal, wood, stone etc. Sculpture is often related to monumental sculpture, which is either large sculpture or related to a building. It is also defined as the form of public art. In the modern era, sculpture includes a number of non-traditional types of sculpture. These non-trational forms of sculpture includes environmental sculpture, kinetic sculpture, light sculpture, street art sculture, sound sculpture, environmental art and many more. The person involved in creating this art forms are called as the Sculptors. They are the fine artists, who is responsible for making 3-dimensional art pieces using different materials like metal, clay, wood etc. A person with a Sculpture degree can work both privately or in a museums, galleries etc. 

Eligibility Criteria to pursue Sculpture Course

In order to make a career in the field of Sculpture art, candidates need to get a degree in Sculture. Ahead of applying for the course, candidates should be aware about the eligibility criteria needed to pursue the course. 

UG Courses: To pursue, BFA in Sculpture or any other undergraduate course in Sculpture, candidates should have passed class 12th or a equivalent course from a recognised board with a minimum passing marks. 

However, admission to many colleges and institutes are done on the basis of entrance exams.

PG Courses: To get admission in postgraduation course in Sculpture, candidates are required to have a graduation degree or an equivalent degree with a minimum passing marks of 50%.

Courses offered in Sculpture

Some of the popular courses offered in Sculpture in India are as follows:

  • BFA in Sculpture
  • MFA in Sculpture
  • BFA in Sculpture and Painting
  • MVA in Sculpture

Desired Skillset for Sculpture Course

Apart from the academic qualifications, candidates are required to possess certain qualities to make a career in the field of Sculpture. Check the table below to know about the skills needed.

Skillset for Sculpture Candidates
Creativity Artistic ability
Manual dexterity Marketing skills
Sales skills Imaginative skills
Sketching skills Visualisation skills
Presentation skills Problem-solving skills
Communication skills -

Specialisations in Sculpture

Some of the major areas of specialisation in Sculpture course are listed below:

  • Painting
  • Sculpture, Performance and Installation
  • Drawing
  • Time-Based Art
  • Printmaking
  • Photomedia

Top Colleges offering Sculpture Courses

  • Jamia Millia Islamia [JMI], Delhi
  • University of Mumbai [MU], Mumbai
  • Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
  • Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University - PSTU, Hyderabad
  • Bangalore University
  • Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur
  • Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur
  • UoH - University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
  • UniRaj - University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
  • BHU - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Job Opportunities for Sculpture

Some of the popular job profiles for Sculpture are mentioned below:

Jop Options for Sculpture
Assets Lead 3D Texturing Artist
Freelancer Artist Art and Craft Teacher
Associate Designer Technical Assistant Laboratory Technician
Clay Modeller Interior Designer

FAQs on Sculpture

Q. Where can I study sculpture in India?

A. Some of the popular Sculpture colleges in India are Jamia Millia Islamia [JMI] Jamia Nagar, Delhi, University of Mumbai [MU]Fort, Mumbai, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Nagpur, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University - PSTU Public Gardens, Hyderabad, Bangalore University Mysore Road, Bangalore, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole UniversityJaipur and many others.

Q. What are the sculpture courses?

A. Some of the popular Sculpture courses are BFA in Sculpture, MFA in Sculpture, BFA in Sculpture and Painting, MVA in Sculpture etc.

Q. What is BFA sculpture?

A. BFA in Sculpture or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture is an UG Fine Arts course. 

Q. Is there any career in sculpture?

A. Yes, the demand for sculptor is quite high. Candidates can get job opportunities in various others sectors as well apart from sculpting.

Q. What are the four types of sculpture?

A. Four main types of classical sculpture were created with sculpture were stone carving, bronze casting, wood carving, or clay firing.

Q. What are the skillsets required for Sculpture course?

A. Some of the skillsets required for Sculpture course are manual dexterity, creativity, artistic ability, Sales skills, marketing skills, sketching skills, imaginative skills, Presentation skills, visualisation skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills and so on.

Q. What are the specialisations offered in Sculpture?

A. Popular specialisations offered in Sculpture are Drawing, Painting, Time-Based Art, Sculpture, Performance and Installation, Printmaking and Photomedia.

Q. Is sculpture an art?

A. Sculpture is an artistic form in which various materials like hard or plastic, clay, stone etc are used to create art. 

Q. What are the eight elements of sculpture?

A. The main eight elements of sculpture are color, value, texture, shape, and space are arranged or composed in accordance with the principles of alignment, contrast, emphasis, movement, rhythm, unity, and variety, thus creating stability and harmony for the painting.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to take admission in UG level courses in Sculpture?

A. In order to get admission in BFA in Sculpture or any other undergraduate course in Sculpture, aspirants need to have a 10+2 pass certificate or a equivalent course from a recognised board with a minimum passing marks.   

Q. What is the subject matter of the sculptures?

A. The main subject matter of sculpture is anything and everything related to art. 

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Most Popular Courses

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Popular Sculpture UG Courses

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UG Courses

Popular Sculpture PG Courses

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Popular Sculpture Specializations

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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Sculpture. Students interested in pursuing a career on Sculpture, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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CUET PG 2025 Application Process

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CUET PG 2025 Application Process Online Fee

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MAH AAC CET 20240 Cut-off Date for all type of ad...

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MAH AAC CET 20240 Last date of uploading the data

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NSD Exam 2024 Workshop cum interview

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Jun '24 - Jul '24

NSD Entrance Exam Registrations 2024

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Feb '25 - Mar '25

PUBDET 2025 Applications

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Important Exam Dates

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Applications Open

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Applications Open

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Apr '25 - May '25

JMI Entrance Exam 2025

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ITM NEST 2025 Application Form Last Date

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ITM NEST 2025 Exam date

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URAT PG 2025 Application Process (Phase 1)

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JMI Entrance Exam 2024

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JMI Entrance Exam 2024 Application Form

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JMI Entrance Exam 2024

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