Areas of Study:

Sculpture

The sculpture area is composed of courses that explore a wide range of processes and techniques including the following: woodworking and fabrication (table saw, radial saw, 2 band saws, scroll saw, planer, jointer, drill press); clay modeling, molding and casting in plaster and plastics; metal fabrication with electric arc, MIG and TIG welding, oxy/acetylene welding / cutting and plasma cutting. A recently installed foundry includes a Speedy Melt furnace, gantry crane and wax burnout kiln, facilitating aluminum and lost wax bronze casting. While the initial experiences in sculpture begin with traditional clay modeling, the student is also introduced to recent advances in the sculpture field such as Installation Art, Environmental Art, Conceptual Art and Performance Art. The curriculum facilitates a functional knowledge of the history and theory of sculpture, an understanding of aesthetic principles, and their application to sculptural works.

Sculpture class enrollments are limited to insure safe and adequate working space, as well as to encourage students toward larger scaled undertakings. The new SAC courtyard gives students the opportunity to work beyond the classroom and into a more public realm. Fall 2007 plans include the implementation of a foundry (partially in place already) that will facilitate bronze and aluminum casting processes.

The sculpture facility is also the lab room for all 3-D Design courses in which the students learn fundamental tool and equipment usage. 

Students from the sculpture program at UTA often pursue advanced degrees across the US.  Graduate Mark Mueller graduated with his MFA from the University of Missouri/Columbia in 2004.  Angela Kallus graduated with her MFA from University of Nevada in Las Vegas in 2002.
Dalton Maroney has been exhibiting throughout the United States since 1970. Solo exhibitions include Foster Goldstrum Gallery in New York City and San Francisco, William Graham Gallery in Houston and the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. Invitational shows include the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, Maine; Renwick Gallery, National Museum of American Art, Washington D.C.; Alternative Museum, New York City; and the Museum of Fine Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico. His work is included in numerous public and private collections including the San Angelo Museum of Art, San Angelo, Texas and ARCO (corporate collection) in Dallas, Texas, Los Angeles and Anchorage, Alaska.

Courses

3341 - Sculpture
An exploration of sculptural forms, concepts, and methods through various media. Emphasis on contemporary processes and individual expression.

4341 - Advanced Sculpture
Advanced work in continuation of ART 3341. Students are encouraged to develop a creative style in their own personal direction. A variety of materials and techniques is explored.

4373 - Advanced Three-Dimensional Studies
Class is designed for students to continue the development of advanced three-dimensional work and engage in a cross section of various media.

Student Work

Faculty

Dalton Maroney, Associate Professor (Area Coordinator)

DEGREE PLAN

Download the Sculpture degree plan here.