Jewelry & Metal Arts (BFA)

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 LA 108 Composition for the Artist.
• Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
  4 Art Historical Awareness courses
  1 Written Communication: Composition course
  1 Written Communication: Context & Style course
  1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking course
  1 Historical Awareness course
  1 Quantitative Literacy course
  1 Cultural Ideas & Influences course
  1 Employment Communications and Practices course

After above general education requirements are met, take Liberal Arts electives as needed to fulfill the Liberal Arts unit requirement.

Additional Information

• Liberal 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

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
2. Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual

knowledge.

3. Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skillsrelevant to their field.
4. Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
5. Use professional terminology to evaluate their work and work in the field.
6. Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
7. Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design
8. Engage with a variety of communities beyond the classroom through internship opportunities, study abroad programs, athletics, student interest clubs, and participation in collaborative, civic, and pro bono projects.