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Sculpture Major

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture

Immerse yourself in an interdisciplinary and experimental approach to form and expression with Temple’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture​ from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. This 126-credit BFA program challenges students to grow as artists, critical thinkers and problem-solvers by encouraging exploration with a diverse range of materials, media, processes and techniques.

Join a collaborative community that questions the boundaries of art making through intense study of theory, technical proficiency in studio practice, and practical knowledge of the ways in which technology can advance and uplift the discipline.

Engage in the contemporary practice of sculpture and gain the skills to pursue a range of pathways in the field of visual arts including

  • digital fabrication,
  • large-scale installation,
  • material and object-based practices,
  • performance,
  • sound, and
  • time-based media.

Develop technical proficiency in a range of techniques and methods including

  • digital fabrication,
  • metalworking,
  • robotics,
  • video editing,
  • woodworking and more.

Leverage the ample opportunities to exhibit work in Tyler’s many public exhibition spaces and through our online gallery STELLA. Sculpture Majors have access to a vibrant contemporary art scene in Philadelphia and nearby cities like New York and Washington, D.C.

Tyler School of Art and Architecture undergraduates become socially conscious practicing artists, find employment in a variety of industries as artists and professionals, and earn placements in top graduate programs.

    Foundations Program

    Foundations

    All undergraduate first-year students at Tyler begin with a yearlong immersion in our foundations program. Foundations is a multidisciplinary curriculum through which students gain knowledge in essential concepts and theories, established principles and practices, and time-honored skills and techniques in the study of art, design and the built environment. Students develop a global understanding of artistic traditions and the role of art and design in society before choosing a major in their second year at Tyler.

    In the art programs, including graphic and interactive design, students begin with focused study of drawing, 2D design and 3D design. They explore diverse materials, processes and perspectives—from the traditional and low-tech to the innovative and experimental. This bachelor’s degree program is highly structured and intensive, and imparts fundamental studio practices for all visual art. Through the foundations coursework, students gain an academic grounding in the forms, techniques, styles, subjects and symbolism represented in art, architecture and design. Faculty members from across the art and design areas teach the foundations courses, assuring a broad range of experience and diverse viewpoints.

    Learn more about the foundations program at Tyler.

    Classes & Curriculum

    The Sculpture​ Bachelor of Fine Arts curriculum is designed to prepare future artists through coursework in practice and theoretical approaches. All BFA students take the foundations program introductory courses to develop a thorough understanding of fundamental processes.

    Advanced courses in the Sculpture Major stress the development of an individual idiom and preparation for the professional world. Students find aesthetic freedom that encourages personal experimentation and the exploration of visual concepts.

    Coursework includes the following classes.

    • Digital Modeling and Fabrication
    • Hybrid Practices
    • Mold Making Technology
    • Sound Sculpture
    • Time-based Installation
    • Video and Sculpture Installation

    Learn more about coursework for the Sculpture Major.

    Minors

    Related Graduate Degrees

    Concentrations

    This degree program can be completed with or without a concentration. Your concentration options include

    Two students bending on their knees work on a long textural sculpture on the ground.

    Tuition & Fees

    In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Fine Arts offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

    Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

    These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

    Pennsylvania resident: $26,592.00 per year
    Out-of-state: $44,532.00 per year

    Our Academic Advisors

    Tyler’s academic advising team offers every Tyler student one-on-one, personal and academic guidance, beginning at Orientation right through to graduation. The academic advisors help you chart your course through your degree program and major, and ensure you are on a clear educational path. 

    Advisors are available to discuss registration, study abroad and staying on track to graduate, as well as policy and procedures and navigating other available resources across the university. 

    Appointments with the advising team can be made by visiting the Student Tools tab in TUportal. General questions can be submitted to the team’s virtual front desk during regular business hours, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

    Academic Advising Office 
    Tyler 212  
    2001 N. 13th St. 
    Philadelphia, PA 19122

    Program Contact

    C.T. Jasper is an assistant professor and head of the Sculpture Department.
    Email:

    Student Clubs and Organizations

    Joining a student organization can enrich your coursework, help you build meaningful networks with peers and gain leadership experience. Below are examples of student clubs and organizations that can help you grow academically, creatively and professionally. 

    See a full list of student organizations.

    Study Away

    Exposure to diverse cultures, environments and mindsets is essential for art, architecture and design students. At Tyler, you are encouraged to broaden your perspective and explore unique environments through study away programs. 

    Programs to study in Rome, Tokyo and Venice are offered throughout the year. 

    For a half-century, Temple Rome has been a center for hands-on, interdisciplinary learning, where the “Eternal City” is the classroom, the studio and the campus. It offers extensive experiences for art and architecture students, with courses in architecture, art history, drawing, liberal arts, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.  

    Temple University Japan offers a Bachelor of Arts in Art with a Digital Media concentration. Students may also take individual digital photography, art history and architecture courses on the Japan campus. 

    The Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses office is available to answer questions. 
    Email:  
    Phone: 215-204-0720

    Accreditation

    Tyler School of Art and Architecture’s degree programs are accredited by the following accrediting bodies. 

    Tyler School of Art and Architecture’s architecture and environmental design programs are accredited by the following accrediting bodies. 

    Additional Program Information