Jewelry/metals focuses on the creation of art that has a direct relationship to the human body.  The dedicated studios are exceptionally well equipped with traditional and contemporary metal working tools.  Students of jewelry/metals have a decorative sensibility and an interest in design and fine craftsmanship. This concentration leads to the development of a cohesive body of work, a professional portfolio, and BFA exhibition. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRESS AND DEGREE COMPLETION

• A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) in Art Courses of 3.0.
• BFA students are required to pass a Senior Review and Exhibition in order to complete the program.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Transfer students may have up to 30 credits from an Associates in Fine Arts Degree applied to major course requirements in the BFA program if approved by a faculty advisor or the department chair.

**BFA Students are Exempt from the Creative Process and Production Mode of Inquiry Course Requirements within General Education Tier I and Tier II.

Student Learning Outcomes 

Upon completion of the B.F.A., with a concentration in Jewelry/Metal, students will be able to:  

1. Compose artworks in a range of visual art studio practices with technical proficiency.
2. Analyze formal elements of works of art, craft, and design or other items of material culture.
3. Interpret works of art in light of the social and historic context in which they were produced.
4. Develop a professional art/design portfolio.
5. Produce an art/design exhibition thesis.