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3D Studio Art

Also offered as: Undergraduate Option

Shape ideas in clay, metal, wood and more through intensive study in ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and metalsmithing. EIU's 3D Studio Art B.F.A. offers specialized facilities, close faculty mentorship and a capstone solo exhibition.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 80 in Major
Careers
Sculptors,, Illustrators, Drama,, Postsecondary, Artists

Why Study 3D Studio Art at EIU?

  • Explore ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and metalsmithing before developing a more focused body of work
  • Use specialized facilities for kilns, casting, enameling, wood and metal fabrication, foundry work and digital fabrication
  • Receive sustained mentorship from faculty in small studio classes
  • Immerse yourself in an 80-hour art curriculum with extensive advanced 3D studio work
  • Complete professional-practice preparation, a senior portfolio and a capstone B.F.A. solo exhibition
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"I chose EIU because of the academic opportunities I was presented with. When I heard about EIU, I was unsure I would like it here. But after the first semester I knew this was just the school I needed to be at."
Joseph Wyatt
3D Studio Art | Class of 2026
Joseph Wyatt, 3D Studio Art at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Create and install a capstone solo exhibition of a focused body of work
  • Practice wheel throwing, hand building, casting, enameling, fabrication and foundry or digital processes in specialized studios
  • Submit work to juried exhibitions and sell original work through student art sales
  • ngage with visiting artists, museum collections, gallery trips and the annual School of Art + Design trip
  • Pursue study abroad, student collaboration grants and creative work through Art Association or Blueroom Magazine
Hands-On Experience, 3D Studio Art students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The 3D Studio Art B.F.A. is an immersive degree for students who think through materials, objects and space. After building foundations in drawing, two- and three-dimensional design, painting, sculpture and art history, you will complete extensive advanced work in ceramics, jewelry and metalsmithing, sculpture or a combination of these areas.

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$39,923
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Fine Artists, Including Painters,…
  • Art, Drama, & Music Teachers,…
  • Craft Artists
  • Jewelers & Precious Stone & Metal…
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Photographers
  • Gem & Diamond Workers

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook Average OutlookO*NET doesn't currently flag any of the careers linked to this program as Bright Outlook. That doesn't mean jobs aren't out there. It just means these careers aren't expected to grow quickly, don't have 75,000 or more projected openings, and aren't new and emerging.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Preparation Needed Medium (3/5)Job Zone 3: Medium preparationThese careers usually call for vocational training, an associate degree or an apprenticeship. You'd also typically spend one to two years in related training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit RealisticRealistic interest typeYou like hands-on work: building, repairing or operating equipment, structures or materials. Many of these jobs are physical or take place outdoors.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Chris Kahler
Chair, Art + Design | Interim Director, Tarble Museum of Art
cbkahler@eiu.edu
2670 Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-000-0000
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Matthew Boonstra
Professor of Art - Sculpture
mboonstra@eiu.edu
1721
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
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