Sculpture Degree

The fascinating field of Sculpture is an area of study within the visual arts operating in three dimensions. Sculpture is one of the plastic arts which somewhat belies its name insofar as the fact that plastic arts involves the manipulation or moulding as seen in ceramics and sculpture along with visual arts such as film, painting, photography. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer sculpture degrees.

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Texas Christian University

5912 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX

Texas Christian University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Around 9,100 students enroll at Texas Christian University yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1600 to 1920 on the SAT and between 24 to 29 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Texas Christian University. 38% of those students that apply are admitted to Texas Christian University, of which 26% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $36,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to determine cost. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $7,100. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for TCU is the "Horned Frogs", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
• Football (NCAA Division I-A)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-A)

Students who would like to learn more about TCU may check out their website at http://www.tcu.edu/.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Craft Artists

Description

Create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, craft artists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 0.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $35070

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Description

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $35120

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).