BFA in Studio Art - Metals and Jewelry Design in Cincinatti United States | Miami University

The Studio Art Bachelor of Arts program enables students to investigate one or multiple studio disciplines, such as ceramics, jewelry design, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture, fostering a blended approach that integrates artistic passions with liberal arts learning for modern artistic practice. The Studio Art Bachelor of Fine Arts offers six specialized tracks: ceramics, metals, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. BA candidates develop proficiency in visual arts, acquiring critical thinking abilities, conceptual depth, technical mastery, and methodologies to examine intellectual and human experiences through artistic expression. BFA students focus intensively on specific studio disciplines, mastering both traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge techniques while building a professional portfolio for careers or advanced studies. (Note: Students may not obtain both the BA and BFA in Studio Art.)

Studio art alumni pursue diverse career paths. Many establish themselves as professional artists, working as art directors, digital designers, illustrators, photographers, or craftspeople specializing in metals, ceramics, or other media. Others continue to graduate programs to prepare for roles as educators, art therapists, museum professionals, or critics.

Our metals curriculum provides comprehensive training in jewelry design and metalsmithing across all academic levels. Students build robust technical and design skills through various metalworking techniques—from fundamental fabrication and casting to advanced processes like enameling, stone-setting, and metal finishing. The program emphasizes professional development, encouraging participation in exhibitions, pursuit of funding opportunities, and preparation for graduate studies. Metals graduates find opportunities as independent artists, educators, museum professionals, or industrial designers and technicians.