Program Details
Students learn in an environment emphasizing critical thinking, innovative design and the production of distinctive work.
- Location:
- Savannah, United States
- Program Type:
- Full Degree
- Degree Level:
- Master
- Specialty:
- Fine Art
Program Overview
- Program Description:
- Cultivating creative and independent-minded individuals, the metals and jewelry department at SCAD emphasizes career preparation through competitions, collaborative projects and exhibition opportunities. Students prepare portfolios from the onset of their study, incorporating contemporary issues from the field. Strong faculty and a rigorous curriculum reinforce the program of study and emphasize critical thinking, innovative design and the production of distinctive work. A dedicated facility and studio space allow students to sharpen their ideas, focus on studio practices and experiment with alternative materials and processes. Students explore a wide range of technology in facilities for precision casting, laser welding, finishing, enameling, lapidary, anodizing, CAD/CAM, forming and stone setting processes. Students work with state-of-the-art computer and rapid prototyping technology and facilities. Resources include a laser welder and microscope system, a Stratasys Dimension SST 1200 printer for ABS plastic, two Solidscape T66 wax printers, and two Roland JWX-10 milling machines. Advanced modeling tools include SensAble pens with Claytools software. The department regularly invites practicing professionals and leaders in the field to offer insights, experience and opportunities for students through lectures, workshops and critiques.
Additional Program Information
- Accreditation:
- The Savannah College of Art and Design is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Requirements:
- SCAD encourages applications from students who demonstrate successful completion of appropriate coursework on the undergraduate level and adequate preparedness to undertake graduate-level study. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor’s degree before enrollment in the graduate program. All applicants are evaluated individually according to previous educational experience and level of achievement. Please see website for admission information.
- International Requirements:
- SCAD welcomes students from throughout the world. Please see website for international student requirements.