Metals and Jewelry


The SCAD metals and jewelry department is the largest in the United States. With the most full-time faculty, the department boasts a 16-to-1 student-faculty ratio.


The SCAD metals and jewelry program considers fundamentals as well as social influences during the design process. Students are encouraged to question preconceived notions of jewelry; they are challenged to review and rethink new materials and technology. The program is committed to contributing new energy and innovative approaches to established art and design communities.


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Through a rigorous curriculum and student-centered learning environment, the department emphasizes critical thinking, creative problem-solving and collaborative methods of understanding contemporary jewelry. The program also stresses student participation in national and international competitions, collaborative projects with various companies and organizations, and esteemed exhibitions around the world.


Students prepare portfolios from the very beginning of their study, incorporating contemporary issues from the field. A strong and experienced faculty leads a program that promotes innovative design and the production of distinctive work. The goal of the metals and jewelry department is to prepare students for their desired careers, and the curriculum exposes students to the variety of options within the field: artists, industry designers, studio jewelers, technique specialists and industry liaisons.


Marissa Devito, B.F.A. metals and jewelry student, Alpharetta, Georgia METALS AND JEWELRY


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