Western Michigan University - Frostic School of Art

BFA with emphasis in metals/jewelry

01Jan2019 - 01Jan2020
Application
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Management person:  Caroline Gore

The metals/jewelry program is an exploration of the materials and technical processes necessary to produce jewelry and other forms of adornment, functional objects, or larger sculptural works in metal. The overall emphasis is placed on the formation of ideas and concepts. In specialized studios with state-of-the-art ventilation systems, students focus on practical and professional issues that are concerning to practicing artists.

The metals/jewelry program offers a thorough exploration of technical processes that can apply to jewelry, or sculptural works. While the overall program emphasis is placed on ideation, the courses are also structured to encourage students to pursue materials and technical processes inherent in working with non-ferrous metals. The beginning metals/jewelry courses have a significant amount of demonstrations, slide lectures and discussions on readings that address specific technical practice, and theoretical concerns to making. As the student moves through the program, they develop individual coherent bodies of work and possess a solid technical skill set.

The Metals Guild at Western Michigan University will provide its members with a supportive community that will share technical information, provide opportunities to exhibit and sell work and promote the metals program at WMU within the local and national arts community

2019 Deadlines 
Applications and all materials must be received by the Office of Admissions by the following deadlines to be considered for admission.
Fall- Classes begin in late August. Freshman must submit their application by June 1. Transfer students must apply by August 15. All other undergraduate types must submit their applications by August 15. 
Spring- Classes begin the first week of January. Applications must be submitted by January 1. 
Summer I- Classes begin the first week of May. Applications must be submitted by May 1. 
Summer II- Classes begin in late June. Applications must be submitted by June 15. 

Language of instruction: International students must demonstrate English proficiency to enter a degree-seeking program at Western Michigan University. For more information on language requirements follow here.
Fees: More information on fees and costing.
International application: For more information on international application procedure.