At its core, Craft is about understanding how to make things. Material Studies is about bringing an idea into the physical world through a deep understanding of materials and their potential.
Our department investigates Craft+Material Studies with hands-on learning in 5 main areas of study: Glass, Fiber, Clay, Metal, and Wood.
Students learn to create work—from functional design to conceptual—that propels culture and challenges the age we live in. Students refine communication skills through writing, presenting, and discussing their work with audiences on campus and in the arts community.
Our alumni include recipients of numerous awards and fellowships. Alumni exhibit their work throughout the world, attend prestigious residency programs, hold teaching positions, are entrepreneurs, and maintain active studio careers. They are:
- Textile, furniture, and jewelry designers
- Full-time studio artists
- Professors
- Gallery Managers
- Art Administrators
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