About the Metals Program

We offer a comprehensive program laying the foundation for a career in contemporary metalsmithing. Our students pursue careers as jewelers, blacksmiths, studio artists and teachers.

The B.F.A. curriculum has a series of classes in jewelry, casting, hollowware, sculpture, blacksmithing, drawing, design and history, in addition to general academic studies. Projects range from jewelry to architectural ironwork.

Students are exposed to a broad range of techniques and historical metal work in these classes. The use of traditional hand tools, combined with modern machine tools, is taught with an emphasis on creativity. Students design and create solutions for functional and aesthetic problems using more advanced tooling and skills. During the final semesters, students refine their work by creating and exhibiting a body of work.

Studio Profile

• Learn ancient techniques with contemporary interpretation

• Enjoy a 6,000-square-foot studio including blacksmithing facility, main bench room, raising, buffing and chemical rooms
  
  
• Develop professional skills from fine jewelry to large-scale sculpture

• Work with a resident artist, visiting artists, and workshop lecturers

• Have access to professional groups and studio/gallery visits

• Receive individual attention

• Experience excellent facilities and equipment

Students working in the Smithy	Damascus Blade ring by Robert Coogan