A Studio Art major in the Three Dimensional track situates a comprehensive understanding of traditional 3D media—including sculpture, ceramics, and extended media—in an understanding of art history and the broader cultural and global discourse surrounding artistic production. Graduates may seek work as freelance artists or may work in arts promotion and education, forensics, or the entertainment industry.
Studio Art, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields. This major does not restrict you to a specific field. The career fields most closely related to this major are competitive. Many individuals who graduate with bachelor’s degrees in this major establish paying careers in other fields.
Following are career fields that may most closely relate to this major.
Potential Career Areas:
- Fine arts sculpting
- Teaching
- Curating/archiving
- Forensics art
- Film/television
- Installation art
- Puppeteering
Sample Employers:
- Self-employment
- Schools
- Colleges and universities
- Community centers
- Museums
- Galleries
- Crime labs
- Auction houses
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Fine Arts Sculptor
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$19,200 - $44,800
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Craft Sculptor
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$16,600 - $26,900
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Art Dealer
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$33,500 - $49,000
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Community Art Instructor
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$18,800 - $36,300
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Objects Conservator
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$24,400 - $37,300
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Forensic Sculptor
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$18,350 - $42,890
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Ceramist
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$10,000 - $75,000
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Sculpture Department Manager, Auctions
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$22,000 - $40,000
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Wax Museum Studio Artist
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$30,000 - $50,000
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Puppeteer/Sculptor
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$31,000 - $100,000
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).