Metals
The Master of Fine Arts in Metal is a comprehensive and professional program of study that encourages and supports aesthetic and conceptual development, technical experimentation and research, personal expression, and technical competency. The program acknowledges and celebrates the diverse and inclusive nature of the field of contemporary metalwork and supports investigations of jewelry, hollowware, objects, and small sculpture.
The Master of Fine Arts in Metal is designed for students who are inquisitive, self-motivated, and disciplined. The program of study is individualized, and specific course selection is determined after thoughtful consideration of the student's interests and future professional goals. The program promotes a vigorous exchange of ideas while providing an intimate, supportive, and nurturing environment that enables ongoing faculty and student interaction. The graduate faculty in Metal encourages diversity and respects individual artistic directions while providing challenges necessary for growth. The Master of Fine Arts in Metal prepares the graduate student for distinctive and professional achievement in the field of contemporary metalwork.
All artists need their tools. And we’re determined to make sure you have all the tools you need to produce quality work. As you progress through the three-year degree, you’ll benefit from a spectrum of high quality facilities and equipment.
Modern studios
An array of precision hand tools
State-of-the-art equipment for:
- anodizing aluminum
- coloring refractory metals
- chemical patination
- spray etching
- plating and electroforming
- enameling
- forming
- raising
- casting
The 8,000+ pieces in the Krannert Art Museum archives
The extensive holdings at the Ricker Library of Architecture and Art
Core Faculty
Billie Jean Theide
