Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a Concentration in Metalsmithing and Jewelry

In the Department of Studio Art, we serve our M.F.A. students by focusing on their intellectual and creative growth, fostering their professional and studio-based practice, and preparing them for a lifetime of accomplishment and meaningful contributions as culture creators. The program frames the individual needs of each student through the development of conceptual, aesthetic, and technical skills. While in the program, students engage with theory and practices across disciplines while engaging in the critical practice of the fine arts. Housed in a world-class Tier-1 research institute, CVAD is a short drive from the vibrant cultural and art centers of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.Our graduate program is led by engaged artists and educators recognized nationally and internationally for their intellectual and creative research. The studio art faculty are passionate and work tirelessly to ensure students realize their potential. We support a multiplicity of student investigations and welcome applicants into one or multiple areas of study, including ceramics, drawing and painting, metalsmithing and jewelry, new media art, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Once accepted to the program, students form an interdisciplinary cohort where they engage in deep and sustained studio practice and expand their critical and historical knowledge of art.