Art, MFA | Metals and Jewelry

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Overview

This graduate concentration is part of the Master of Fine Arts in studio art program.

Forge your future

Choosing metals and jewelry as your graduate concentration elevates your craft by shifting focus from technical execution to conceptual depth, material mastery, and professional positioning.By pursuing this terminal degree, you transition from someone who makes jewelry to an artist who investigates the cultural, historical and structural significance of metal.

While you likely have strong skills, this program provides the time and resources to push materials to their breaking point. Coursework moves you beyond traditional fabrication and into experimental techniques.

You'll be encouraged to push the boundaries of what is considered "jewelry," experimenting with non-traditional materials in combination with precious metals to challenge the medium’s limitations.

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Requirements

This is an accredited program.
View SFA's accreditations.

How long does it take?
60 semester credit hours.

Is there a capstone?
Yes, a thesis and public presentation of work.

Part of the Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts.

Apply to the studio art master's programs

To be eligible for consideration into a master's program in the School of Arts, you must:

meet SFA's graduate school requirements.
and achieve a 2.5 GPA overall and 3.0 GPA in the major for clear admission.

Ready? Complete the graduate school application and send the following items directly to the School of Art:

Your Portfolio: A collection of 20 art pieces, provided either via an online link or on a USB drive.
Career Goals: A written statement explaining your professional objectives.
Recommendations: Three completed recommendation forms.