Overview
Sculptors conceive and create three-dimensional forms to communicate impressions and ideas by carving or modelling materials, such as wood, stone, clay and metal, or assembling found and manufactured materials.
Day-to-day
- conceives and develops ideas, designs and styles for sculptures
- sketches designs of proposed sculptures, and makes wax and plaster models
- devises forms from metal using welding and metalworking equipment, and from stone using masonry tools
- carves and forms materials to desired shape using hand and power tools.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
To become a Sculptor
You need a high level of skill in your artistic medium to work as a Sculptor. While formal qualifications aren't essential, a university or Vocational Education and Training (VET) course in fine art, creative art, visual art or another related field may be useful.