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Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree in Jewelry & Metal Arts

The MFA Jewelry & Metal Arts degree provides advanced study for students pursuing a career in this competitive field of art and design. Studio courses focus on the techniques necessary to develop and master technical skills. Graduate Liberal Arts courses promote the expression of ideas and effective communication utilizing visual, oral and written presentation skills. The program culminates with an independent final thesis project. Students will graduate from this Jewelry & Metal Arts school equipped with a portfolio of work and prepared for professional opportunities in this field.

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MFA Graduation Plan

MFA Jewelry & Metal Arts Unit Requirements

Major	27 units
Directed Study	18 units
Graduate Liberal Arts	12 units
Electives	6 units
TOTAL	63 units

Graduate Liberal Arts Requirements

1	Historical Awareness & Aesthetic Sensitivity course
1	Cross Cultural Understanding course
1	Professional Practices & Communications course
1	Graduate Liberal Arts elective course

And:

Successful completion of 63 units
Successful completion of Final Thesis Project
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
Minimum grade of C in all coursework
Petition to Graduate

Sample Graduation Plan
	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year
FALL	Studio Studio Studio __________ 9 units	MIDPOINT PRESENTATION Studio Studio Graduate Liberal Arts __________ 9 units	Directed Study Directed Study Graduate Liberal Arts __________ 9 units
WINTER Intersession
SPRING	Studio Studio Studio __________ 9 units	Directed Study Directed Study Elective __________ 9 units	Final Presentation Directed Study Directed Study __________ 6 units
JUNE Intersession
SUMMER	Studio Graduate Liberal Arts __________ 6 units	Elective Graduate Liberal Arts __________ 6 units
Totals	24 units	24 units	15 units
	Master of Fine Arts Degree

NOTES

Graduation plans may vary by individual degree progress
Graduate Academic Advisor approval is required for course loads exceeding 12 units for Fall or Spring semesters and exceeding 6 units in Summer semesters
Financial Aid is not available for intersessions