A professional who designs and constructs three-dimensional art works, utilizing any combination of mediums, methods, and techniques. Responsibilities include:

• Carves objects from stone, concrete, plaster, wood, or other material, using abrasives, chisels, gouges, mallets, and other handtools and power tools.
• Models plastic substance, such as clay or wax, using fingers and small handtools to form objects which may be cast in bronze or concrete, or fired to harden objects.
• Constructs artistic forms from metal or stone, using metalworking, welding, or masonry tools and equipment.
• Cuts, bends, laminates, arranges, and fastens individual or mixed raw and manufactured materials and products to form art works.
• Usually works under contract or commission.
• May teach sculpturing (teacher, art).
• May specialize in one technique or medium and be identified accordingly.