Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM
Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM
Douglas Bucci, Program Head
Tyler Art Building, Room 220
215-777-9129
dbucci@temple.edu
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM Program at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, recognized as a national leader in the discipline, offers students access to world-class facilities, emergent technology and mentorship.
Students learn both traditional techniques and cutting-edge digital practice and theory in jewelry, metals and computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM, one of several technologies pioneered for use in metals at Tyler).
Students have access to the resources of Temple, a large, public research university, and Philadelphia, a premier center of jewelry making and a home base for exploring museums and galleries. Leveraging the expertise and professional networks of Tyler faculty—all practicing artists and leaders in the field—students find internships and connect with the regional and national metals and jewelry community.
Tyler students graduate with a broad base of knowledge, critical thinking skills and the technological proficiency needed for success in the jewelry industry, artistic practice or top graduate schools. The proof is in the long list of Tyler MJCC alumni who are thriving at employers ranging from David Yurman to Tiffany & Co.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 126 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. All Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM majors must complete the BFA curriculum and General Education requirements.
- Students must earn a C- or better in ART 2401, and ART 2402 or ART 3402 to enter the Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM major.
- The seven required Junior/Senior studio courses and ART 4096 (capstone) must be completed with a C- or better to fulfill major requirements.
The faculty encourages taking Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM courses in excess of the minimum required. These additional courses count towards required studio electives.
Major Requirements for B.F.A. in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Sophomore Prerequisite | ||
| ART 2401 | Jewelry | 3 |
| ART 2402 | CAD/CAM I Computer-Aided-Design/Computer-Aided-Manufacture | 3 |
| or ART 3402 | CAD/CAM I Computer-Aided-Design/Computer-Aided-Manufacture | |
| Junior Requirements | ||
| ART 3406 | Junior Metalsmithing (fall only) | 3 |
| ART 3407 | Junior Metalsmithing (spring only) | 3 |
| One specialized Metals course (see list below) | 3 | |
| ART 2404 | CAD/CAM II Computer-Aided-Design/Computer-Aided-Manufacture | 3 |
| or ART 3404 | CAD/CAM II Computer-Aided-Design/Computer-Aided-Manufacture | |
| Senior Requirements | ||
| ART 4401 | Senior Metals and Plastics (fall only) | 3 |
| ART 4402 | Senior Metals and Plastics (spring only) | 3 |
| One specialized Metals course (see list below) | 3 | |
| ART 4096 | Professional Practices in Crafts (Capstone, WI) | 3 |
Specialized Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM (MJC-C) Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 2408 | Electroforming Workshop | 3 |
| ART 3408 | Electroforming Workshop | 3 |
| ART 2412 | Color in Metals | 3 |
| ART 3412 | Color in Metals | 3 |
| ART 2409 | Plastics for Jewelry and Objects | 3 |
| ART 3409 | Plastics for Jewelry and Objects | 3 |
| ART 2405 | Machine Tool Processes | 3 |
| ART 3405 | Advanced CAD/CAM | 3 |
| ART 2411 | Production Processes | 3 |
| ART 3411 | Production Processes | 3 |
| ART 2407 | Casting | 3 |
| ART 2414 | Casting | 3 |
| ART 3417 | Metalsmithing | 3 |
| ART 3413 | Enameling | 3 |
| ART 3414 | Plastics for Jewelry | 3 |
| ART 3415 | Lapidary and Stone Setting | 3 |
| ART 3416 | Photo Processes and Etching Jewelry | 3 |
| ART 4404 | Rapid Prototyping | 3 |
| ART 4405 | Rapid Prototyping | 3 |
| ART 4403 | Senior Seminar in Metals | 3 |
| ART 3085 | Field Internship | 3 |
Suggested Academic Plan
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2021-2022 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| FDPR 1511 | Foundation Drawing1 | 3 |
| FDPR 1521 | 2D Foundation Principles | 3 |
| FDPR 1531 | 3D Foundation Principles/W | 3 |
| FDPR 1503 | Woodshop Fundamentals | 1 |
| ARTH 1155 or 1955 | Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300 | 3 |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| FDPR 1512 | Foundation Drawing | 3 |
| FDPR 1522 | 2D Foundation Principles | 3 |
| FDPR 1532 | 3D Foundation Principles/C | 3 |
| FDPR 1502 | Investigations of Art and Design | 1 |
| ARTH 1156 or 1956 | Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century1 | 3 |
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 2401 | Jewelry | 3 |
| ART or GAD 2000-2999 Sophomore Studio Electives | 3 | |
| ART or GAD 2000-2999 Sophomore Studio Electives | 3 | |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 2402 or 3402 | CAD/CAM I Computer-Aided-Design/Computer-Aided-Manufacture | 3 |
| ART or GAD 2000-2999 Sophomore Studio Electives | 3 | |
| ART or GAD 2000-2999 Sophomore Studio Electives | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 3406 | Junior Metalsmithing | 3 |
| Specialized MJC-C Course | 3 | |
| ART or GAD Studio Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Art History Elective2 | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 3407 | Junior Metalsmithing | 3 |
| ART 2404 or 3404 | CAD/CAM II Computer-Aided-Design/Computer-Aided-Manufacture | 3 |
| ART or GAD Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Art History Elective [WI] | 4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 4401 | Senior Metals and Plastics | 3 |
| ART 4096 | Professional Practices in Crafts [WI] | 3 |
| Specialized MJC-C Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Non-Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 4402 | Senior Metals and Plastics | 3 |
| ART or GAD Studio Elective | 3 | |
| ART or GAD Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective2 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 126 | |
| 1 | These 2 courses constitute the waiver for the GenEd Arts category if the courses are completed with a C- or better. |
| 2 | Students completing a 3 credit Art History 2000+ elective must select a 4 credit open elective to reach the minimum 126 credits to earn the BFA degree. |
Please Note: An approved study abroad program waives the GenEd Global/World Society (GG) requirement; however, these credits must be made up with academic coursework taken outside of Tyler departments to be in compliance with BFA accreditation. MJC-C majors interested in studying abroad should consult with an academic advisor to determine if a semester (generally spring semester of second year) or a summer program would be the best option to remain on track for graduation.