Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Jewelry & Metal Arts

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

MFA Thesis Project

• Presentare un concetto di tesi originale degno del diploma MFA.
• Dimostrare la fattibilità del progetto di tesi.
• Produrre un corpo di lavoro coeso che dimostri visione personale e raggiungimento di livello professionale nell'ideazione e nell'esecuzione.

Visual Communication

• Lavora con competenze di livello avanzato nei mezzi e nelle tecniche scelti.

Research and Concept Development

• Esplorare idee, articolare concetti e concepire soluzioni.
• Applicare la ricerca relativa al progetto alle soluzioni di progettazione.

Critical Analysis

• Discutere criticamente il lavoro utilizzando criteri oggettivi: descrivere fatti, analizzare tecniche, interpretare contenuti e valutare risultati
• Discutere il lavoro nel contesto dei movimenti storici e delle tendenze contemporanee nella proposta di tesi, nel documento finale e nelle riviste di studio dirette.

Presentation Skills

• Fornire presentazioni chiare e concise supportate da materiali visivi appropriati.

Professional Readiness

• Presentare ed esporre opere d'arte in modo professionale.
• Gestire il carico di lavoro per rispettare le scadenze.
• Produci un portfolio e materiali collaterali adatti al percorso professionale scelto.

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

• Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
• Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
• Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
• Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
• Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
• Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
• Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.

Academy of Art University offers some of the best training and hands-on experience to help you pursue jewelry careers. We pride ourselves in doing an exceptional job preparing you to excel in your future jewelry careers. Our degree programs are designed to equip aspiring professionals with a comprehensive toolbox of marketable skills that lead to success in the industry.

CAD Jewelry Designer

Create jewelry designs using software for 3D modeling and printing. Realize designs using printed wax and plastic models, CNC machines, milling, and laser cutting for use with modern jewelry production techniques. Work side by side with production teams to ensure manufacturing consistency in this dynamic career path.

Casting Specialist

Work with a variety of clients during the design, prototype, and final production stages. Utilize your expertise to provide solutions for intricate designs and challenging concepts. Stay updated on the newest metal alloys and technologies to ensure the best possible metal castings.

Gallery/Museum Curator

Apply your knowledge of the jewelry profession to curate exciting and thought-provoking exhibitions in a gallery or boutique-style space. Inspire and educate the general public about the jewelry and artwork you represent. Introduce collectors and connoisseurs to new and emerging artists from around the world.

Jewelry & Metal Arts Instructor

Teach students to apply traditional hand techniques and modern technology in the production of jewelry and metal arts while encouraging creativity and self-expression. Instruct the next generation of artists and designers in the latest fabrication methods, materials, and aesthetics used by leading jewelers and metalsmiths. Provide a historical context for the student's artistic exploration and practice.

Studio Jeweler/Gallery Artist

Focus on developing a conceptual and technically sound body of work for collectors and exhibitions within a museum or gallery setting. Explore historical, political, or personal narratives while creating one-of-a-kind and limited edition works in your studio. Engage in a dialog with viewers and collectors about the many techniques incorporated into your pieces and the underlying themes represented.

Technical Designer

As a technical jewelry designer, you are a part of the design team creating drawings and digital files for use in production. Plan, iterate, and create maquettes for rapid prototyping in this exciting career path.

Unit Requirements

Degree Requirements

• Successful completion of Final Thesis Project
• A minimum grade of C in all required 63 units
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
  • 1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic course
  • 1 Cross-Cultural Understanding course

Curriculum

Semester 1

• FA 601: Disegno (Maggiore)
• JEM 608: Realizzazione di modelli in cera e introduzione alla fusione (maggiore)
• JEM 610: Gioielleria e arti dei metalli: progettazione e fabbricazione (maggiore)

Semester 2

• GLA 602: L'arte e l'ideologia del 20 ° secolo (laurea in arti liberali)
  Consigliato per l'estate
• JEM 605: Forgiatura e formatura (maggiore)
• JEM 620: Gioielleria e arti del metallo: progettazione e fabbricazione avanzate (maggiore)
• JEM 643: Produzione della carta/Supporti misti (Maggiore)
  Consigliato per l'estate
• JEM 668: Progettazione digitale: taglio e fresatura laser (maggiore)

Semester 3

• JEM 630: Innovazioni nei materiali e nei processi (principale)
• JEM 644: Sviluppo del progetto (maggiore)
• JEM 649: Fusione modulare per gioielli e sculture (maggiore)

Semester 4

• GLA 606: Crossing Borders: arte e cultura in una società globale (laurea in arti liberali)
• JEM 624: Esplorazione delle tecniche tessili in metallo (facoltativo)
  Consigliato per l'estate
• JEM 800: Studio diretto (Studi diretti)

Semester 5

• JEM 635: Design e tecniche moderne e contemporanee (facoltativo)
• JEM 800: Studio diretto (Studi diretti)

Semester 6

• GLA 674: Pratiche professionali per artisti d'arte (arti liberali laureate)
• JEM 800: Studio diretto (Studi diretti)
• JEM 810: Studio diretto di gruppo (studi diretti)