Understanding the Role of Campus Public Sculpture Installations

A survey of the university community on the role of campus public sculpture in terms of Awareness, Aesthetic, Function, and Placemaking was undertaken at the Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam Campus. According to the result, which received ninety-three (n=93) responses, the majority of the university community thought the campus public sculpture installations were appealing and functional, however several works were poorly located, making them inaccessible or less visible. Despite this, respondents believed that campus public sculpture installations are important for developing identity and influencing the university's atmosphere. The study provides insights for university officials and policymakers in establishing and maintaining relevant campus public sculpture installations that reflect the university's ideals and meet the needs of its stakeholders, particularly students. Future research could look into the relationship between campus public sculpture and student engagement or academic achievement to gain a better understanding of how campus public sculpture affects university communities.