Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metals, Jewelry, CAD-CAM with Concentration in Art Education (STEM)

QS - Temple University

USA,Pennsylvania

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 40,050/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 55 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2024

Apply Date

USA, Pennsylvania

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1884

Total Students: 33,000 +

Int. Students: 2,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metals, Jewelry, CAD-CAM with Concentration in Art Education (STEM)

Program Overview

Establish your creative practice in metal fabrication with Temple’s STEM-designated Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metals, Jewelry, CAD-CAM from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. This 126-credit undergraduate degree program is the largest in the nation and is distinguished by its focus on CAD-CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing), integrating advanced STEM principles into artistic practices.

Explore traditional techniques, theory and the forefront of digital practices in jewelry and metals, including computer-aided design and 3D printing, taught by faculty who are active, practicing artists. Design and craft jewelry and objects of beauty and utility using state-of-the-art tools and a variety of materials such as gold, silver, aluminum, bronze, titanium, resin and plastics.

Practice a broad range of approaches, including traditional metalsmithing, extensive and experimental use of digital fabrication technologies, large-scale electroforming, casting, and laser welding. The faculty’s extensive professional networks connect students to internships and other opportunities throughout the local and national metals and jewelry communities.

Philadelphia is a premier center of jewelry-making and a home base for exploring museums and galleries. This, coupled with Temple’s resources and research facilities serve as a strong foundation for students’ conceptual exploration and advancement of their craft. Students can explore a range of other studio areas as well, learning the fundamentals of studio practice and principles for all visual art expression in addition to traditional vocabulary, theory, media and techniques.