Craft & Material Studies

The Craft and Material Studies department investigates the expressive possibilities of materials through rigorous, hands-on investigation. Students engage in disciplined making practices, including sculpture, functional objects, design and decorative arts. Craft and Material Studies students focus on the acquisition of both traditional skills and experimental approaches to develop an informed and innovative use of materials.

The flexible curriculum allows students to explore a variety of materials while remaining grounded in a single material discipline: Ceramics, Fiber and Textiles, Glass, or Metalsmithing and Jewelry. All students take classes to enhance their skill sets in professional practices, digital design and fabrication. And state-of-the-art studios help them cultivate an individualized practice that is informed by an understanding of materials and larger artistic, social and cultural contexts.