BFA-AH MJD

Art and Design​ Department
Bachelor of Fine Arts (HEGIS 1009)

Upton Hall 402
(716) 878-6032

National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) Accredited

The B.F.A. degree in metals/jewelry design is a studio-intensive program of study focused on developing the aesthetic, conceptual, and technical skills necessary to foster creativity as students work toward developing their individual identities as visual designers/artists. This degree offers students a specialized studio-oriented education in preparation for advanced or graduate studies, or for beginning careers as professional designers or artists.

Students begin with foundation courses in two-dimensional design, three-dimensional design, drawing, art history, and design history along with courses in ceramics, fibers, and wood. Major courses in metals/jewelry design and sculpture complete the requirements. Internship opportunities are available. The remaining credit hours are completed in required Intellectual Foundations courses and in other chosen studio courses.

Admission Requirements

There is no entrance portfolio review for admission. All students will enter the metals/jewelry design major as a bachelor of fine arts (BFA-AH MJD) and complete a selection of foundation and major course(s) before a commit-to-major portfolio review for continuation in the bachelor of fine arts program (BFA-AH MJD). Commit-to-major portfolio reviews are conducted by faculty and generally take place during the sophomore year. After passing the portfolio review, to continue in the B.F.A. degree program a 3.0 GPA must be maintained in the major. Transfer students are urged to submit their portfolios the semester before transfer in order to facilitate placement in departmental courses and/or for possible commit-to-major portfolio review. As a condition for graduation, each B.F.A student will be required to mount an individual exhibition of his/her work and present a professional portfolio.

The Art and Design Department reserves the right to retain students’ work for official purposes, such as exhibitions, catalogs, teaching aids, or permanent collections and to use images of the students and their work for publicity and recruitment. Students are expected to assume the costs of materials used in courses. Some studio courses may have an additional charge for materials used in class. Students enrolled in a studio course are expected to work a minimum of two additional hours each week outside of class for each credit granted for that class

The Art and Design Department may be in the process of curricular revision. Please refer to the college Web site or the department for updated information.

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