Art (Metals) ,BFA
3-D Art, Art, Art Therapy, Artist, Jeweler, Metals, Sculptor, artistic, arts, foundry technician, gemologist, jewelry, sculpture
ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Please explore Degree Search for other similar program options. Students who wish to focus on metals are admitted into the BFA in sculpture and complete coursework emphasizing metals.
The BFA program in art with a concentration in metals offers a wide range of traditional and nontraditional approaches to metals:
- attention to detail
- creativity
- critical thinking
- emphasizing craft skills
- metalworking
A well-equipped studio with a wide variety of metal-smithing tools is offered. Students explore the close relationship with the School of Art's sculpture and foundry programs, learn important entrepreneurial skills, and receive a strong foundation in technical vocabulary and methods for working with metal while being encouraged to experiment with alternative materials and techniques.
Students have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills through additional educational opportunities that include:
- conferences and symposia
- internship possibilities
- lectures
- visiting artists
- visits to artist studios, museums and exhibitions
- workshops
ASU is located in proximity to numerous galleries and museums as well as local organizations such as:
- The Arizona Artist-Blacksmith Association
- The Arizona Designer Craftsmen
- Metalink
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
OR MAT 117 OR MAT 119
- Math
intensity: General
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
All art students will be admitted to ASU into the Bachelor of Arts (art studies) program. They must complete a series of requirements including foundational course work and successfully passing a portfolio review to be eligible for study in one of the school's Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs, which include upper-division course work in the studio. There is no portfolio review process at the time of admission to ASU for freshmen.
Typically, students in their second year who are interested in studio art and art education will submit a portfolio for review after completing the core requirements and during completion of the last of the 12 hours of 200-level art requirements. Students interested in art history or museum studies will submit a declaration form in the semester in which they complete 30 hours. The student's major will be changed upon successful completion of the portfolio. Students may choose to remain in and complete the Bachelor of Arts (art studies) in which case no portfolio is required.
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer students who have completed the foundational core and pre-art requirements may submit a portfolio for review before they have been admitted to ASU. To complete an undergraduate degree in four years, it is recommended that community college transfer students, who are completing a two year degree and have completed the foundational core and pre-art requirements, apply and submit a portfolio in the semester they are completing their community college degree or the semester before they plan to enter Arizona State University.
Direct transfer of courses from other accredited institutions to the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts are subject to the existence of parallel and equal courses in the college's curriculum, and departmental or school evaluation of studio courses with respect to performance standards.
Every candidate for the bachelor's degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in resident credit at ASU. Transfer students enrolled in the college must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of resident credit in the major as approved by the faculty.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
With over 250 programs in more than 65 countries (ranging from one week to one year), study abroad is possible for all ASU students wishing to gain global skills and knowledge in preparation for a 21st century career. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses, while staying on track for graduation, and may apply financial aid and scholarships toward program costs. https://mystudyabroad.asu.edu/.
Graduates find opportunities in jewelry firms or work in independent production as one-of-a-kind jewelers in their own businesses. Many students further their opportunities by going on to complete the MFA.
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
