Sculpture Concordia University Montréal

Overview

The Sculpture programme at Concordia University Montréal offers a stimulating environment for students who wish to experiment across various mediums. This Bachelor of Fine Arts degree focuses on the relationship between objects, space, and the human body within contemporary life.

The curriculum is deeply student-centred, placing a significant emphasis on your personal artistic interests and conceptual growth. You will benefit from a malleable discipline that encourages the development of a unique creative voice. Thinking and making are integrated throughout the course to foster critical analysis skills.

Why Sculpture at Concordia University Montréal?

Students gain access to exceptional facilities, including recently renovated sculpture studios and foundry equipment. The university provides dedicated exhibition spaces for undergraduates to showcase their work to the public. You will also be supported by the active Association of Undergraduate Sculpture Students, which maintains its own office space.

The faculty includes skilled technicians and instructors who provide expert guidance in realising complex artistic ideas. Distinctive teaching features include exposure to environmentally sustainable techniques and modern digital technologies. Furthermore, the programme offers professional internships and special funding opportunities for eligible students.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 970 per credit
• National fee: CAD 420 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum combines practical studio work with theoretical seminar discussions to explore the frontiers of contemporary art. You will engage with various technical processes while studying the history and theory of the discipline. Modules may include:

• Metal work
• Woodwork
• Moulding and casting
• Bronze and aluminum foundry work
• Public art practices
• Art History
• Art Theory
• Anthropology
• Ceramics
• Fibres work
• Drawing
• Painting
• Prints
• Collage

Students also have the flexibility to take courses from other Studio Arts disciplines to broaden their creative practice. The programme structure requires the completion of 60 credits for the major, alongside general degree requirements. Seminar sessions are designed to imagine new possibilities within the field of fine arts.

Careers with Sculpture

Graduates are well-prepared for a variety of professional paths within the global arts sector. Many alumni continue their education through graduate studies or establish themselves as practising independent artists. The skills acquired during the programme are highly transferable to numerous creative industries.

Potential career destinations include roles as gallery or museum curators, exhibition designers, and art educators. You may also find opportunities as an arts administrator or an art critic. The programme's focus on technical proficiency and critical thinking ensures graduates can navigate the professional art world effectively.