Sculptor

A Sculptor uses their hands or tools to create three dimensional art pieces. You might specialise in a particular medium such as clay, stone, metal or even recycled materials. Your artwork may be intricate and detailed or it may be large in scale. Sculptors often display their work for potential buyers in an exhibition or gallery or they may be commissioned to prepare a piece for a particular buyer or for a public space.

Being a Sculptor requires strong creative skills and a good imagination. You’ll need to be talented in your field and be flexible with customer needs. You may be collaborating with other artists or with buyers so you’ll need good personal skills and should be an excellent communicator.

Future demand Low
Average yearly income $52,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a sculptor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $42,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA31120

Certificate III in Visual Arts

Blended, Distance, On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA10320

Certificate I in Visual Arts

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $922
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sculptor Potter Art Studio Assistant Art Technician + 1 more
CUA41320

Certificate IV in Visual Arts

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $15,276
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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