Department of Art
Explore Sculpture, Fabrication and Creative Expression
Explore Sculpture Courses
The sculpture program offers undergraduate, and graduate degrees in Sculptural practices emphasizes a balance between concept, context, and process. Students carve, cast, glue, and weld experimenting with a broad range of materials. Sculpture's emphasis on understanding the world of contemporary expression aims to strengthen and focus each student's sense of personal direction in the arts.
The BFA and MFA programs in Sculpture is a selected group of students that are expected to produce a technically and conceptually challenging body of work informed by a historical and contemporary awareness of Sculpture. The program provides a sequenced studio approach to three-dimensional creation in a variety of materials and techniques that prepare students for lifelong learnings as a professional artist or in one of the many secondary professions available to someone with a comprehensive background in three dimensions. Through the demonstration of techniques, materials, studio practices, and critiques, students begin to answer questions concerning conceptual content to help make the transition from assignment-based studio work to independent practice, the BFA/MFA programs includes structured and one-on-one studio critique with faculty.
View thesis projects that showcase the creativity, research and artistic vision of students in UAF's BFA and MFA programs.
See how grant funding helped sculpture students explore fused glass, expand their skills and create new artwork.
There was a turning point where I decided to fully put my time, and myself and my energy into my art at UAF, and it was a huge relief. It felt like I was where I needed to be. This was where all my energy needed to go, and it. It felt like I was in the place I needed to be.Sarah Dexter '26 M.F.A., Art
The available facilities for the production of sculpture consist of ceramic equipment, mold-making, a complete welding shop for metal fabrication, plasma cutting, glass casting, wood and a foundry for metal casting of aluminum, bronze, and iron, as well as non-traditional materials and techniques. Specialized technical equipment, include a computer controlled plasma cutter, glass slumping and 3-D digital computer modeling in concert with University of 91视频 Fairbanks Community and Technical College.
Sculpture students learn from faculty and adjunct instructors who maintain active creative practices and contribute to the field through exhibitions, public art, collaborative projects and community engagement. Through mentorship, critique and hands-on studio instruction, students explore materials, techniques and contemporary sculptural practices while developing their own artistic voice.
Sculpture students share their work through exhibitions, installations and public showcases. Students are encouraged to participate in the annual Student Invitational Exhibition and Juried Student Exhibition, gaining valuable experience presenting their work and engaging with the broader artistic community.
3 Credits Offered Fall, Spring and Summer
This is an introductory class that introduces students to fundamental drawing concepts, materials, techniques, vocabulary, functions, and range of visual aesthetics. No prior experience with drawing is required or expected.
Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req, UAF GER Arts Req
3 Credits Offered Fall and Spring
This course provides an introduction to design principles and digital skills necessary for fine arts students. The course covers fundamentals of visual design, drawing, and painting techniques on computer. Special fees apply.
Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req
Fundamentals of pictorial form, color principles and interactions. Emphasis on traditional art media rendered two dimensionally on paper. This course is recommended for students becoming B.A., B.F.A. Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking majors.
This hands-on course introduces fundamental concepts and organization of three-dimensional forms, including applied art and industrial design. Various materials such as wire, clay, silicone, and paper are explored. This course is recommended for students becoming B.A. or B.F.A. Art majors and students interested in exploring material manufacturing processes.
Basic sculpture techniques and principles.
Prerequisites: ART F105X; ART F161, ART F162, ART F163. Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req
3 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Continuation of ART F127. Exploration of color and texture in loom structures. Includes basic fiber technology and color theory. Topics vary each semester and include blocks, units, laces, twills and R.A.G.S. recycle. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Prerequisites: ART F127. Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req
1 Credit Offered Summer
This course will present the student with an individualized level of self-expression, style, and the mastery of the fundamental techniques involved in creating molds for sculptural application. The students are introduced to hot and cold casting methods for use in multimedia projects and traditional iron designs.
Prerequisites: ART F163. Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req
Exploration in materials and concepts of sculpture. Emphasis on personal creativity and skill development.
Prerequisites: ART F211. Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req
Principles, practices and concepts of sculpture. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
Prerequisites: ART F311. Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req
This course will present the student with an individualized level of self-expression, style, and the mastery of the different techniques involved in creating molds for sculptural application. The students are continuing to develop hot and cold casting skills for use in multimedia projects and traditional iron designs.
3 Credits Offered Spring Odd-numbered Years
This class provides a foundation of practical information for students as they begin to consider various career options in the visual arts. Topics include documentation, websites, promotion and description, exhibit installation methods, marketing, developing application materials for residencies and grants, as well as issues of health and safety.
Prerequisites: Junior standing. Stacked with ART F688.
3 Credits Offered Fall Even-numbered Years
A forum for discussion of aesthetic and professional problems confronted by artists. Instructor and students moderate discussion and students investigate topics. Past semesters included: approaches to figuration of contemporary painting and sculpture, health hazards for the professional artist, portfolio development, gallery access, production far from major cultural centers, etc.
Stacked with ART F690.
1-6 Credits Offered Fall and Spring
Exploration of selected topics in sculpture with lectures, demonstrations, independent research and production of sculpture at a level commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
Wendy Croskrey
Professor
FINE ART 312
Wendy Ernst Croskrey is a professor at UAF. She received her MFA from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 1990. She has served as an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University. Professor Croskrey has been a visiting artist and presented workshops in 91视频, Arizona, Canada, Colorado, Minnesota and Texas. She has commissions in various regions of the country including 91视频 and the Midwest. Solo and two person exhibitions include The University of Tasmania, Australia, Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, The International Gallery in Anchorage, 91视频, Nemo Art Gallery Anchorage, 91视频, Jeffery Tabor Gallery in Columbus, Ohio. Other invitational/juried gallery exhibitions include The Babuino Arte in Rome, Italy, The Poimena Gallery in Tasmania, Australia, University of 91视频 Museum in Fairbanks, 91视频, the ASU Art Museum in Tempe, Arizona, the University of Hawaii Art Gallery, Beijing, China, and Chuck Leviton Gallery in New York.
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