Artisanry

BFA - 124 credit, four-year program of study

The Artisanry department at UMass Dartmouth has earned a national reputation for excellence in craft education. Undergraduates in Artisanry may pursue BFA options in Ceramics, Jewelry/Metals, and Textile Design/Fibers. Wood/Furniture is offered on the undergraduate level as an elective.

The educational philosphy of the Artisanry programs has evolved from the craft tradition of functional object making, emphasizing professional standards in technical skill and design, knowledge of history of the craft, the craft in relation to popluar culture, and personal aesthetic development.

Frequent presentations in each area by visiting artists, lecturers, and designers representing diverse fields supplement the artisanry student's education. Students are challenged to extend their creative involvement into the areas of object production, artistic expression, or design for industry. The goal is to instill the confidence and self-discipline necessary to sustain productive artistic careers.

The studio facilities, located at the university's New Bedford campus, contain start-of-the-art equipment and have ample work areas that encourage artistic development.