Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) Jewelry and Metals
Course Overview
This pathway allows students to simultaneously earn an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree with a concentration in Jewelry and Metals and a Certificate of Jewelry Design (CJD) in just 95 credits. It is designed to build a dynamic professional portfolio and provide comprehensive preparation for further education or a successful career in the creative economy. Students learn in one of the Pacific Northwest's best-equipped studios, developing both the technical mastery and creative vision essential for a future in jewelry design and the visual arts.
Key Program Highlights
- Earn both an AFA degree and a Certificate of Jewelry Design in a single, efficient 95-credit program.
- Train in a premier, professionally-equipped studio to master fabrication, stone setting, casting, and mold making.
- Build a strong, curated portfolio for transfer to BA, BFA, or MFA programs or for entering the professional field.
- Learn essential professional practices, including how to set up a studio and pursue diverse career opportunities.
- Learn from accomplished exhibiting artists and connect to the art community through galleries and visiting artists.
Course Overview
This pathway allows students to simultaneously earn an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree with a concentration in Jewelry and Metals and a Certificate of Jewelry Design (CJD) in just 95 credits. It is designed to build a dynamic professional portfolio and provide comprehensive preparation for further education or a successful career in the creative economy. Students learn in one of the Pacific Northwest's best-equipped studios, developing both the technical mastery and creative vision essential for a future in jewelry design and the visual arts.
Key Program Highlights
- Earn both an AFA degree and a Certificate of Jewelry Design in a single, efficient 95-credit program.
- Train in a premier, professionally-equipped studio to master fabrication, stone setting, casting, and mold making.
- Build a strong, curated portfolio for transfer to BA, BFA, or MFA programs or for entering the professional field.
- Learn essential professional practices, including how to set up a studio and pursue diverse career opportunities.
- Learn from accomplished exhibiting artists and connect to the art community through galleries and visiting artists.
