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Metalsmithing and Jewelry,
MFA
The graduate program in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM is a two-year, 60-credit hour program leading to the Master of Fine Arts Degree. The program targets four areas of endeavor: artistic development, preparation for college teaching, designing for industry, and developing entrepreneurial skills.
The MFA program prepares graduates for careers as professional artists, craftspersons, designers, and educators.
Our nationally recognized faculty bring to the program a reputation for excellence in teaching with a wide range of attitudes and philosophic positions that is complemented by an extensive schedule of visiting artists and critics. The students can also draw from the cultural resources of Philadelphia and the nearby art centers of New York and Washington, DC.
Campus
Location:
Tyler
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m.
Department
Information
Tyler School of Art
7725 Penrose Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-782-2863
Ranking:
Tyler School of Art is ranked among the top ten graduate programs in art by US News and World Report Graduate Edition.
Accreditation:
True
This degree program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Areas
of Specialization:
Graduate students in the Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM area utilize traditional materials as well as the latest technologies and materials in the field. The faculty, all recognized professionals in the field, 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 introduction to CAD-CAM and other digital technologies such as web page design and digital photography.
Job
Placement:
The MFA program prepares graduates for careers as professional artists, craftspersons, designers and educators.
Affiliation(s):
Interdisciplinary
Study :
The focus in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM is augmented and balanced by specially designed graduate-level art history courses and seminars, a required interdisciplinary seminar, and studio electives that assure cross-disciplinary contact among students.
Study
Abroad:
The Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM Area participates in faculty and student exchange programs with the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland.
Licensure:
False
Non-degree
Student Policy:
The MFA program does not accept non-matriculated students.
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