The sculpture facilities at the Fine Arts Building (FAB) consists of a wood shop, metal fabrication, plaster room, and an alternative media/installation room equipped with a video projector.
The wood shop is equipped with a SawStop table saw, compound miter saw, band saws, 12 inch jointer and planer combo, drill presses, belt sander, oscillating spindle sander, two disc sanders, edge sander, wood and steel grinders, router table, planer, sandblaster, a panel saw and a fork lift. The metal fabrication area is equipped with 2 Mig welders, plasma cutter, chop saw, cold saw, metal grinders, stick welder, and oxy-acetylene stations. Metal shaping equipment includes a 50 inch slip roll, tube bender, two brakes, and a foot shear.
Our mission for the Master of Fine Arts curriculum is to offer the students discipline, training, and artistic understanding required for life as a practicing artist and professional. The program is designed to develop the student's capabilities for creative thinking and a sense of open inquiry, together with a thorough awareness of the multiplicity of new and traditional principles. Such capabilities may further enable an artist to make a valuable contribution as a professional artist, designer, art instructor, arts administrator, museum staff, gallery owner, or other related creative professional. The MFA program is highly selective and is presently limited to 33 participants. Graduate students are chosen on the basis of artistic accomplishment and potential, evidence of conscientious work habits and sense of commitment. The professional reputation of our faculty, and the outstanding accomplishments of the students who graduate from our department contribute to an ongoing pursuit of excellence. The Graduate Program is housed in our CAB studio facility that includes spacious individual graduate studios, Working Method Contemporary Gallery, and media specific work areas.