3D Studies: Studio Art, B.F.A.
College of Arts and Sciences
Enter a new dimension of education in our 3D studio art track, where you bring your imagination to life through sculpture, jewelry, metalsmithing and fibers.
Our studio art program allows you to develop your creative voice and gain hands-on technical skills in a supportive learning environment through intensive 3D studio practices. This program is perfect for students who wish to explore building and making things through traditional or collaborative methods.
Program Highlights
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Accomplished Faculty
Receive a comprehensive education in the expanded field of sculpture and metalsmithing from award-winning artists.
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Pre-professional Training
Exhibit your work on campus and in the community, or apply for competitive residencies at Columbia's Stormwater Studios.
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Emphasis on Creativity
Explore your own artistic vision and develop your own style through a program that emphasizes creativity and invention.
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Collaborative Opportunities
Create projects alongside many programs across the university, such as music, theatre, dance, and women’s and gender studies.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Creativity
Thinking imaginatively, generating original ideas and expressing unique perspectives through art and innovation
Attention to Detail
Being meticulous and thorough in all aspects of a task or project
Problem Solving
Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies
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Flexibility
Adapting to changing circumstances and being open to new ideas and approaches
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Collaboration
Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Artist
- Art Director
- Art Educator
- Museum or Gallery Professional
- Art Handler
- Art Consultant
Job Titles of Alumni
- Art Director
- Creative Director
- Fine Artist
- Principal Creative
- Shop Manager / Tattoo Apprentice
- Teacher
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $66,398
Workplace Settings
- Creative Industries
- Jewelry Making
- Metalsmithing
- Woodworking
- Sculpture
Employers of Alumni
- Nike
- Richland Library
- Hubbell Incorporated
- University of South Carolina
- Gupta Media
