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Bachelor of Arts

Fine Art: 3D Emphasis (B.A.)

Department of Art
As a student in the 3D emphasis, you will be taught basic ceramics and/or sculpture skills. These skills include throwing, hand-building, mold-making, assemblage, and figure modeling. You will create a portfolio of work preparing you for a lifetime of involvement in the arts. The portfolio will include exhibiting your work in galleries, seeking commissions, creating 3D works for personal enjoyment, or pursuing graduate schooling.
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3D Program Introduction

The Fine Arts: 3D program is designed to give you broad experience in the visual arts while allowing you to specialize in three‑dimensional work.

In this program, you will:

  • Gain foundational skills in ceramics and sculpture 
  • Work extensively in studio settings with hands‑on instruction 
  • Learn to design, conceptualize, and innovate in three dimensions 
  • Study both contemporary and historical approaches to visual art 
  • Build a professional portfolio showcasing your 3D work 

This degree prepares you for continued involvement in the arts—whether through exhibitions, commissions, graduate study, or personal creative practice.

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Fine Arts with a 3D emphasis, start with one of the following courses:
Adobe CC Basics
April 01, 2026 11:29 AM
ART 125
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Welding Science and Allied Processes
April 01, 2026 11:29 AM
WELD 170
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Ceramics I
April 01, 2026 11:27 AM
ART 220
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Sculpture I
April 01, 2026 11:26 AM
ART 280
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3D Digital Illustration
April 01, 2026 11:30 AM
ART 345R
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Sculpture Medium and Methodology
April 01, 2026 11:26 AM
ART 380R
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Ceramics III
April 01, 2026 11:28 AM
ART 420R
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Figure Sculpture
April 01, 2026 11:27 AM
ART 480R
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4-Year Plan
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Salary Outlook for BYUI Graduates

Explore earnings data for BYU-Idaho students who graduated in art-related fields.

1 year

$29,688

Average Salary

5 years

$44,220

Average Salary

10 years

$54,821

Average Salary

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This data is based on outcomes for BYU-Idaho graduates with a degree in this major, using federal Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) data. It reflects actual earnings and employment over time, rather than job market estimates.

Career Possibilities for 3D Art

Graduates with a degree in Fine Art, with a 3D emphasis, have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

Career Options

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AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

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AI in Fine Arts
You will learn to leverage artificial intelligence as a sophisticated tool for concept development and rapid prototyping to enhance your traditional 3D design processes. Our curriculum emphasizes the ethical integration of AI while maintaining a firm commitment to hands on craftsmanship and gospel centered values.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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