Metals and Jewelry Design Option - Studio Arts BFA | College of Art and Design

Overview

The metals and jewelry design option provides a stimulating space for students to learn metalsmithing and design techniques. You will learn key processes as you work to find your personal artistic voice. This option is part of the Studio Arts BFA program.

You are exposed to everything from traditional metals techniques to advanced design technologies. Our curriculum develops your creativity to its fullest potential as you explore the foundational and advanced metal crafting. As an option in the studio arts BFA program, you will have the freedom to explore additional art fields to expand your understanding of aesthetics and design. The metals and jewelry degree option expands your imagination and problem-solving skills to prepare you for an exciting and fulfilling career.

The metals and jewelry design option focuses on design, aesthetics, as well as material and process mastery. Self-discovery is at the heart of student assignments, projects, and group discussions. This option develops student’s creative potential through a broad introduction to materials and production techniques before moving on to advanced techniques in various metals.

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Performing and Fine Arts
Design
Fashion

Typical Job Titles

Accessory Designer	Accessory Jewelry Designer
Apprentice/Employee for Artist or Master Craftsperson	Blacksmith Corporate Jewelry Designer
Custom Jewelry Designer	Design Consultant
Faculty/Instructor	Fine Jeweler
Goldsmith	Jewelry Design Entrepreneur
Jewelry Design Repairperson	Jewelry Salesperson
Jewelry Technician	Metalsmith
Product Designer	Self-employed Artist, Artisan and/or Designer
Studio Jewelry Artist	Studio Fine Artist
Silversmith

Featured Work

Two people dressed in dresses stand in front of a body of water.

Shakespeare Inspired Art

“I have been attempting to comprehend human nature, the idea of role-playing and observing the people around me,” said Seungyun Yoo ’20 (Metals and Jewelry Design) about her capstone work. “In...

Contemporary Jewelry Design

Sinee Tangkijngamwong

Capstone pieces by Sinee Tangkijngamwong ’20 (Metals and Jewelry Design).

Aquatic Life-inspired Jewelry

Megan Werner

“The ‘Treasures’ collection is symbolic of objects I’ve collected and had interest in throughout my life,” Megan Werner ’20 (Metals and Jewelry Design) said of her capstone work. “It analyzes what we...

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Featured Profiles

Public Sculpture

Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez, professor of Metals and Jewelry Design, created a near-12-foot sculpture for the Village of Fairport, N.Y.’s Kennelly Park, outside the public library. It was the...

Why You Belong in RIT's College of Art and Design

Todd Jokl, Mari Jaye Blanchard, Melissa Dawson, Clay Patrick McBride

Get an in-depth look at RIT's College of Art and Design from our faculty and students. Let us share with you how our community of artists pushes the boundaries of creativity and innovation. And...

Art of Metal Chasing

Liza Nechamkin Glasser

Liza Nechamkin Glasser '95 (Metals and Jewelry Design) was a silversmith/chaser at Tiffany & Co. for 13 years before opening Nechamkin Silver Studios, which offers a full range of rare...

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This option is part of the Studio Arts BFA. Please visit the degree program page for admission requirements.

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