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Department Head

Tracy Steepy

Graduate Program Director

Seth Papac

Programs

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the BFA program are prepared to:

  • think critically by questioning, evaluating options and being aware of their own working methodologies.

  • articulate positions and defend decisions regarding materials, making processes, location of work on the body and intended audience.

  • master the varied technical processes inherent to creating original work responsive to contemporary materials and methods.

  • demonstrate a deep understanding of both traditional gold/silversmithing and contemporary jewelry making, in terms of methods, history and culture.

  • understand personal aspirations in order to work from an authentic position and establish a self-reflective practice.

  • create work that is personally expressive and responsive to evolving global values.

  • be a conscientious practitioner by sourcing materials that consider environmental sustainability and other factors.

  • develop the agility, skills, sensibilities and rigor necessary to sustain a creative practice.

Graduates of the MFA program are prepared to:

  • be conversant with research precedents and conditions to establish premises for original work.

  • articulate and defend the positioning of original work in light of historical, theoretical and conceptual influences.

  • understand the distinctions between and benefits of visual and verbal modes of communication in studio practice by both creating and describing original work.

  • situate one's work in contemporary contexts and advance the broader conversation in the field.