Master of Fine Arts (MFA) em Jóias e Artes de Metal

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

MFA Thesis Project

• Apresente um conceito de tese original digno do grau de MFA.
• Demonstrar a viabilidade do projeto de tese.
• Produza um corpo de trabalho coeso demonstrando visão pessoal e realização de nível profissional em conceito e execução.

Visual Communication

• Trabalhe com habilidades de nível avançado em meios e técnicas escolhidos.

Research and Concept Development

• Explore ideias, articule conceitos e conceba soluções.
• Aplique pesquisas relacionadas ao projeto para projetar soluções.

Critical Analysis

• Discutir criticamente o trabalho usando critérios objetivos: descrever fatos, analisar técnicas, interpretar conteúdo e avaliar resultados
• Discutir trabalhos no contexto de movimentos históricos e tendências contemporâneas na proposta de tese, artigo final e diários de estudo direcionados.

Presentation Skills

• Faça apresentações claras e concisas apoiadas por materiais visuais apropriados.

Professional Readiness

• Apresente e exiba obras de arte profissionalmente.
• Gerencie a carga de trabalho para cumprir prazos.
• Produza um portfólio e materiais colaterais adequados à carreira escolhida.

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

• Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
• Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
• Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
• Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
• Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
• Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
• Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.

Academy of Art University offers some of the best training and hands-on experience to help you pursue jewelry careers. We pride ourselves in doing an exceptional job preparing you to excel in your future jewelry careers. Our degree programs are designed to equip aspiring professionals with a comprehensive toolbox of marketable skills that lead to success in the industry.

CAD Jewelry Designer

Create jewelry designs using software for 3D modeling and printing. Realize designs using printed wax and plastic models, CNC machines, milling, and laser cutting for use with modern jewelry production techniques. Work side by side with production teams to ensure manufacturing consistency in this dynamic career path.

Casting Specialist

Work with a variety of clients during the design, prototype, and final production stages. Utilize your expertise to provide solutions for intricate designs and challenging concepts. Stay updated on the newest metal alloys and technologies to ensure the best possible metal castings.

Gallery/Museum Curator

Apply your knowledge of the jewelry profession to curate exciting and thought-provoking exhibitions in a gallery or boutique-style space. Inspire and educate the general public about the jewelry and artwork you represent. Introduce collectors and connoisseurs to new and emerging artists from around the world.

Jewelry & Metal Arts Instructor

Teach students to apply traditional hand techniques and modern technology in the production of jewelry and metal arts while encouraging creativity and self-expression. Instruct the next generation of artists and designers in the latest fabrication methods, materials, and aesthetics used by leading jewelers and metalsmiths. Provide a historical context for the student's artistic exploration and practice.

Studio Jeweler/Gallery Artist

Focus on developing a conceptual and technically sound body of work for collectors and exhibitions within a museum or gallery setting. Explore historical, political, or personal narratives while creating one-of-a-kind and limited edition works in your studio. Engage in a dialog with viewers and collectors about the many techniques incorporated into your pieces and the underlying themes represented.

Technical Designer

As a technical jewelry designer, you are a part of the design team creating drawings and digital files for use in production. Plan, iterate, and create maquettes for rapid prototyping in this exciting career path.

Unit Requirements

Degree Requirements

• Successful completion of Final Thesis Project
• A minimum grade of C in all required 63 units
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
  • 1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic course
  • 1 Cross-Cultural Understanding course

Curriculum

Semester 1

• FA 601: Desenho (Principal)
• JEM 608: Fabricação de modelos de cera e introdução à fundição (principal)
• JEM 610: Joalheria e Artes Metálicas: Design e Fabricação (Principal)

Semester 2

• GLA 602: A Arte e Ideologia do Século 20 (Graduação em Artes Liberais)
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• JEM 605: Forjamento e Conformação (Principal)
• JEM 620: Joalheria e Artes Metálicas: Design e Fabricação Avançada (Principal)
• JEM 643: Fabricação de papel/mídia mista (principal)
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• JEM 668: Design Digital: Corte e Fresagem a Laser (Principal)

Semester 3

• JEM 630: Inovações em Materiais e Processos (Principal)
• JEM 644: Desenvolvimento de Projeto (Principal)
• JEM 649: Fundição Modular para Joias e Escultura (Principal)

Semester 4

• GLA 606: Cruzando Fronteiras: Arte e Cultura em uma Sociedade Global (Graduação em Artes Liberais)
• JEM 624: Explorando Técnicas Têxteis em Metal (Eletiva)
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• JEM 800: Estudo Dirigido (Estudos Dirigidos)

Semester 5

• JEM 635: Design e Técnicas Modernas e Contemporâneas (Eletiva)
• JEM 800: Estudo Dirigido (Estudos Dirigidos)

Semester 6

• GLA 674: Práticas Profissionais para Artistas Plásticos (Graduação em Artes Liberais)
• JEM 800: Estudo Dirigido (Estudos Dirigidos)
• JEM 810: Estudo Dirigido em Grupo (Estudos Dirigidos)