The Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM graduate program
targets four areas of endeavor: artistic
development, preparation for college teaching,
designing for industry, and developing your
own entrepreneurial skills.
As a graduate metals student, you have your own workspace in
the graduate metals studio. The Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM studio
course provides the time for you to meet with faculty on a one-to-one
basis and receive assistance in pursuing your own artistic and
professional interests. While in the studio, you will be encouraged
to develop a personal vision.
The Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM faculty recognize that many graduate
students expect to go on to college teaching. Therefore, you
will find that emphasis is placed on preparing you for an academic
career. This preparation includes the introduction to CAD-CAM
and other digital technologies such as web page design and digital
photography. The Graduate Metals Seminar explores the many facets
of teaching. Opportunities will be provided for you to experience
teaching at the undergraduate level. As a teaching assistant
you will be mentored by the senior full-time faculty.
The alternatives of establishing your own
studio or working for industry are addressed
in studio and seminar assignments. The seminar
will provide you with an opportunity to discuss
current philosophical and aesthetic positions.
This will help you refine your artistic direction.
The graduate thesis show, which is the final
requirement for the MFA degree, will introduce
you to the community and will be an opportunity
for you to display your artistic accomplishments.
Visit the Metals/Jewelry/ CAD-CAM web site: http://www.temple.edu/crafts/
MFA Required Courses
- Graduate Seminar, Metalsmithing - 4
semesters
- Graduate Projects in Metals - 4
semesters
- Graduate Thesis Research Metals - 2
semesters
- Graduate Thesis Exhibitions Metals - 1
semester
- Interdisciplinary Seminar - 1
semester
- Studio Electives - 4
semesters
- Graduate Art History - 4
semesters
