The BFA metals program offers a wide range of traditional and nontraditional approaches to: attention to detail creativity critical thinking emphasizing craft skills metalworking A well-equipped studio with a wide variety of metal-smithing tools is offered. Students explore the close relationship with the School of Art's sculpture and foundry programs, learn important entrepreneurial skills and receive a strong foundation in technical vocabulary and methods for working with metal while being encouraged to experiment with alternative materials and techniques. Students have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills through additional educational opportunities that include: conferences and symposia internship possibilities lectures visiting artists visits to artist studios, museums and exhibitions workshops ASU is located in proximity to numerous galleries and museums as well as local organizations such as: The Arizona Artist-Blacksmith Association The Arizona Designer Craftsmen Metalink All students who are admitted to the major must pass a portfolio review to continue in the major after successful completion of the art foundational course work. For more information on the portfolio review process, visit: http://art.asu.edu/admissions/undergrad/applying/. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 117 - College Algebra. OR MAT 119 OR MAT 142 Program Math Intensity:program math intensity general General

Graduates find opportunities in jewelry firms or work in independent production as one-of-a-kind jewelers in their own businesses. Many students further their opportunities by going on to complete the MFA. Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $62,330 Artists and Related Workers, All Other 7.86% $58,040 Craft Artists 7.2% $26,650 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 8.98% $44,600 Gem and Diamond Workers 5.28% $34,030 Jewelers 5.28% $34,030 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $31,540 Photographers 11.54% $28,860 Precious Metal Workers 5.28% $34,030 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright OutlookBright Outlook 8.85% $54,270