Overview

The Metals and Jewelry Design program of Rochester Institute of Technology challenges conventional thinking. In this major, you’ll improve your knowledge and experience working with different theories and materials while you are challenged to think unconventionally in order to redefine industry standards.

The MFA in metals and jewelry design is generally a two-year, full-time program that involves the presentation of a thesis, which includes written documentation and a formal exhibition of a body of work.

The program provides students with broad exposure to metal working techniques, expands knowledge of applied design, strengthens perceptual and philosophical concepts, and develops an individual mode of expression. This sequence leads to a master’s thesis, inaugurated by the student and overseen by the faculty. The program is structured on the basis of individual needs, interests, and background preparation, as may be determined through faculty counseling.

Typical Job Titles

Accessory Designer

Apprentice/Employee for Artist or Master Craftsperson

Blacksmith

Custom Jewelry Designer

Design Corporate Manager

Faculty/lnstructor

Goldsmith

Jewelry Design Professor

Jewelry Industry Supervisor

Jewelry Salesperson

Metalsmit

Professional Artist

Silversmith

Studio Fine Artist

Visiting Artist

Accessory Jewelry Designer

Art Critic

Corporate Jewelry Designer

Design Consultant

Entrepreneur

Fine Jeweler

Jewelry Design Entrepreneur

Jewelry Design Repairperson

Jewelry Instructor

Jewelry Technician

Product Designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Metals and Jewelry Design Graduate Studio

Technology in Studio

Studio Art Research

Ideation and Series

Business Practices for Studio Artists

Research and Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission. Full-time: February 1 priority deadline

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.

Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college in a field of arts, sciences, or education.
Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
Two letters of recommendation are required. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.

Tuition Fees

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61762 USD / year

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Out-of-State

61762 USD / year

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In-State

61762 USD / year

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Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

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General requirements

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Living costs

Rochester

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