Also known as: Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Silversmithing
A program that focuses on the development of individual artistic expression and technical skills necessary for fabricating refined metal works. Includes instruction in aesthetics, anodizing, art history, casting, design, electroforming, enameling, metalsmithing, sculpture, two and three-dimensional
Graduates can pursue careers as independent studio artists, jewelry designers, metal sculptors, or artisans creating custom commissions. Opportunities also exist in restoration, exhibition design, or teaching metalworking techniques.
Impact of AI on this Study
AI can assist in the design phase, generating complex patterns or optimizing forms for metal fabrication, and aid in material science research. However, the hands-on skill and artistic vision remain central to the craft, limiting AI's direct creative role in fabrication.