Metals and Jewelry Design

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