Overview

The Jewelry and Metal Arts programme at Academy of Art University provides an immersive environment for artists to refine their technical skills and conceptual vision. This advanced curriculum is designed to push the boundaries of traditional metalwork while integrating modern design philosophies. Students benefit from a hands-on approach that prepares them for the competitive global art and design market.

Why Jewelry and Metal Arts at Academy of Art University?

The institution offers an unparalleled range of professional facilities that support diverse creative processes. Students have access to a dedicated equipment lab featuring jet-milling machines, plasma cutters, and the only complete neon studio in California. The bronze foundry in South San Francisco allows for full-process casting with multiple crucibles and burnout kilns. These industry-standard resources ensure that graduates are proficient with the tools used by contemporary working professionals.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 33426 per year
National fee: USD 26586 per year
Local fee: USD 26586 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on technical mastery and the development of a unique artistic voice. Modules may include:

Jewelry and Metal Arts
Sculpture
Welding
Printmaking
Bronze Foundry Casting
Mold-Making
Anatomy for Artists
Digital Output for Design

Careers with Jewelry and Metal Arts

Graduates from this programme are prepared for diverse roles within the luxury goods, fashion, and fine art industries. The focus on creating a professional portfolio ensures that students can transition into careers as independent studio artists, jewellery designers, or gallery professionals. Alumni from the university have successfully secured positions at major creative organisations, including Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, demonstrating the versatility of the skills acquired during their studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing

Jewelry & Metal Arts: Design & Fabrication

The Art & Ideology of the 20th Century

Forging & Forming

Jewelry & Metal Arts: Advanced Design & Fabrication
Ceramics: Expressions in Clay

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00

More details

Rolling Admission. We encourage you to apply early

Language

English

Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 48 other Masters in Fashion Design in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application form or online application
$50 application fee
Official transcripts from your undergraduate college or university showing completion of an undergraduate degree.
Resume
Portfolio

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33426 USD / year

≈ 33426 USD / year
Out-of-State

26586 USD / year

≈ 26586 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26586 USD / year

≈ 26586 USD / year

Additional Details

Graduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,407/unit – 3 units per class

Graduate Tuition (International Students): $1,615/unit – 3 units per class

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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