Sculpture, Object, Installation

The current form of the Department of Sculpture offers studies that span from classical techniques to the most contemporary approaches in three-dimensional visual art. These range from traditional objects, figurative sculpture, installation, and interactive sculpture, to material experiments and intersections with new materials and media, 3D sculpture, animation, video, and video installation. Essential components include work in nature, site-specific projects, creation in public and virtual spaces, and various cooperative and performative overlaps.

A fundamental pillar of the department’s teaching at the Bachelor’s level consists of professional subjects in which students learn to work with traditional sculptural materials such as clay, plaster, wood, stone, plastics, metal welding, and bronze casting. Classical materials are complemented by digital tools, digital sculpture design, and digital reproduction technologies. Throughout the bachelor’s program, figurative modeling and figurative drawing are emphasized as important foundational media for sculptural thinking.

In addition to its core study options, the department offers courses taught by invited domestic and international lecturers, as well as various local and international workshops and plein-air sessions.

The department currently consists of two main studios with distinct programs (Sculpture in Context Studio and the Studio of Free Sculpture ), a preparatory course for the first year, and a preparatory studio for the second year.

The Sculpture in Context Studio approaches sculpture as a complex visual system embedded in relationships, connections, and contexts. The studio focuses on combining traditional sculptural methods with contemporary technological possibilities, extending into other media. It functions as an experimental communication platform that builds on the natural cooperation between architecture, sculpture, and digital virtuality.

The Studio of Free Sculpture focuses on a still-relevant approach to experimenting with materials, figurative and object-based sculpture, which is currently experiencing a revival. It offers the opportunity for creative experimentation within the field of classical media.

The Preparatory Course for the First Year introduces students to the fundamentals and main principles of sculptural creation. This studio serves as an initial point of contact, providing students with a broad overview and orientation within the field of contemporary sculpture and art.

A core aspect of working with students is the search for their own artistic voice and opinion, and the confrontation of their own approaches with a broad understanding of contemporary art trends. The studios support both individual and collective work. Depending on the project, either short-term assignments or complex semester-long projects are used.

Graduates are prepared to carry out independent as well as cooperative artistic projects and outcomes. Throughout their studies, they develop the ability to think independently and to create an artwork from conceptual idea to realization and public presentation. This provides them with opportunities for employment across a wide range of creative, humanistic, and artistic disciplines.