The Art Jewelry & Metalsmithing B.F.A. emphasis is designed to support students pursuing professional careers in art jewelry, metalsmithing, and related fields. Career paths for graduates include studio artist, jewelry designer for industry, proprietor of a limited-edition jewelry or hollowware business, bench jeweler, product designer, museum restorer, curator, and educator.
The curriculum provides a strong foundation in concepts, theory, design, and techniques specific to the Art Jewelry & Metalsmithing field, situated within historical and contemporary contexts. Emphasis is placed on developing conceptual thinking, critical analysis, creative problem-solving skills, and technical proficiency.
This emphasis prepares students with the portfolio and skills necessary for graduate study or advanced professional opportunities. Rooted in traditions of function and adornment, Art Jewelry & Metalsmithing addresses diverse issues relevant to society. Students are encouraged to pursue cross-disciplinary work to cultivate a mature artistic perspective on contemporary issues in society, the arts, and the field itself.
Art Jewelry & Metalsmithing Visiting Artists (lectures and workshops) 2003 – present
Daniel Belasco (curator), Harriete Estel Berman, Alicia Boswell, Charles Lewton Brain, Yuyen Chang, Thea Clark, Andy Cooperman, Nancy Megan Corwin, Jim Dailing, Jack DaSilva, Marilyn DaSilva, Bob Ebendorf, Fred Fenster, David Freda, Susie Ganch, Joanna Gollberg, Caroline Gore, Lisa Gralnick, Abigail Heuss, Tricia Lachowiec, Keith Lewis, Micki Lippe, Marcia MacDonald, Thomas Mann, Eleanor Moty, Bryan Park, Suzanne Pugh, Marissa Saneholz, George Sawyer, Heidi Schwegler, Paul Stout, Glenn Williams
Faculty: Anika Smulovitz