Program Overview

Introduction to the Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM MFA Program

The Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM program at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture is a two-year, 60-credit program leading to the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. This program is recognized with a STEM designation and offers students access to the latest technology, extensive tools, and personal mentorship.

About the Program

The program enables students to develop an excellent portfolio and emerge as well-prepared professionals in the field. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, faculty leaders in the discipline, numerous visiting artists, support opportunities for research and travel to national conferences, and the resources of a large public research university.

Key Features

• Time Limit for Degree Completion: 4 years
• Campus Location: Main
• Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Full-time status is required
• Interdisciplinary Study: MFA students are encouraged to expand their studies into other disciplines
• Study Abroad: Tyler MFA students may pursue summer study abroad opportunities at Temple's Japan Campus and Temple University Rome
• Accreditation: This degree program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
• Areas of Specialization: Students explore a broad range of approaches to the field, including traditional metalsmithing skills and extensive use of digital fabrication technologies
• Job Prospects: The MFA program prepares graduates for careers as professional artists, craftspersons, designers, and educators

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline

January 6

Requirements

• Letters of Reference: 3 letters from college/university faculty members, gallery directors, and/or curators
• Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: 40 undergraduate studio credits and 12 art history credits
• Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree and a portfolio specific to Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM are required
• Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words, sharing interest in Tyler's program, research goals, future career goals, and academic and artistic achievements
• Standardized Test Scores: Required for applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English
• Portfolio: A portfolio consisting of 20 images representative of the immediate direction of the applicant's work
• Resume: A current resume is required

Program Requirements

General Program Requirements

• Number of Credits Required to Earn the Degree: 60
• Required Courses:
  • Project and Seminar Courses
    • ART 8004: Critique and Critical Discourse I (2 terms)
    • ART 8005: Critique and Critical Discourse II (2 terms)
    • ART 8403/8404: Graduate Projects: Metals I (4 terms)
    • ART 9991: Directed Studio Practice (3 terms)
  • Art History Courses: 9 credits
  • Electives: 15 credits
  • Culminating Course: ART 9995: Master of Fine Arts Thesis

Culminating Event

• Thesis Exhibition: An approved thesis exhibition, with a written statement of working philosophy and slide and/or CD portfolio, is required at the final review in order to meet the MFA requirements

Transfer Credit

Upon approval of the appropriate department chairperson and the Vice Dean, up to 9 credits of graduate work may be transferred into the MFA program as Art History or Studio electives. Only credits received within five years of the transfer request are eligible. No decisions are made concerning transfer credits until students have successfully completed 15 matriculated credits at Tyler. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 9.