Maestría en Bellas Artes (MFA) en Joyería y Artes del Metal

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

MFA Thesis Project

• Presentar un concepto de tesis original digno del título de MFA.
• Demostrar la viabilidad del proyecto de tesis.
• Producir un cuerpo de trabajo cohesivo que demuestre una visión personal y logros a nivel profesional en concepto y ejecución.

Visual Communication

• Trabajar con habilidades de nivel avanzado en los medios y técnicas elegidos.

Research and Concept Development

• Explorar ideas, articular conceptos y concebir soluciones.
• Aplicar la investigación relacionada con proyectos para diseñar soluciones.

Critical Analysis

• Discutir críticamente el trabajo utilizando criterios objetivos: describir hechos, analizar técnicas, interpretar contenidos y evaluar resultados.
• Discutir el trabajo dentro del contexto de los movimientos históricos y las tendencias contemporáneas en la propuesta de tesis, el trabajo final y las revistas de estudio dirigido.

Presentation Skills

• Realizar presentaciones claras y concisas respaldadas por materiales visuales adecuados.

Professional Readiness

• Presentar y exhibir obras de arte profesionalmente.
• Gestionar la carga de trabajo para cumplir con los plazos.
• Produzca un portafolio y materiales colaterales adecuados para la carrera profesional elegida.

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: Dibujo (Mayor)
• JEM 608: Creación de modelos en cera e introducción a la fundición (principal)
• JEM 610: Joyería y artes del metal: diseño y fabricación (especialidad)

Semester 2

• GLA 602: El arte y la ideología del siglo XX (Graduado en Artes Liberales)
  Recomendado para el verano
• JEM 605: Forja y conformado (principal)
• JEM 620: Joyería y artes del metal: diseño y fabricación avanzados (especialidad)
• JEM 643: Fabricación de papel/técnica mixta (principal)
  Recomendado para el verano
• JEM 668: Diseño digital: corte y fresado por láser (especialidad)

Semester 3

• JEM 630: Innovaciones en Materiales y Procesos (Principal)
• JEM 644: Desarrollo de proyectos (principal)
• JEM 649: Fundición modular para joyería y escultura (principal)

Semester 4

• GLA 606: Cruzando fronteras: arte y cultura en una sociedad global (Graduado en Artes Liberales)
• JEM 624: Exploración de técnicas textiles en metal (optativa)
  Recomendado para el verano
• JEM 800: Estudio Dirigido (Estudios Dirigidos)

Semester 5

• JEM 635: Diseño y técnicas modernas y contemporáneas (optativa)
• JEM 800: Estudio Dirigido (Estudios Dirigidos)

Semester 6

• GLA 674: Prácticas Profesionales para Artistas Plásticos (Graduado en Artes Liberales)
• JEM 800: Estudio Dirigido (Estudios Dirigidos)
• JEM 810: Estudio dirigido en grupo (Estudios dirigidos)