Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree - Jewelry & Metal Arts

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Visual Communication

Effectively execute design concepts
Demonstrate evidence of trialing and self-editing designs, as evidenced in sketchbook/journal
Demonstrate facility and flexibility in fine art foundations and media-specific skills
Conceptual Development and Critical Analysis

Explore and articulate concepts, creative possibilities, and appropriate solutions within a given topic or subject
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of concept, execution, and refinement of a given project
Presentation Skills

Clearly express ideas verbally, visually, and in writing
Display work to professional presentation standards
Demonstrate craftsmanship and attention to detail
Professional Readiness

Manage workload to meet deadlines
Create a coherent, original portfolio and collateral materials, including website, postcards, and business cards, demonstrating personal vision and achievement of technical proficiency in chosen medium

BFA Jewelry & Metal Arts Degree Requirements

Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or 108 Composition for the Artist
Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
1 Written Communication: Composition
1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
1 Written Communication: Context & Style
2 Art Historical Awareness: Western Art
2 Art Historical Awareness: Surveys
1 Historical Awareness
1 Quantitative Literacy
1 Cultural Ideas & Influences
1 Employment Communications & Practices