Overview

At Jewelry and Metalsmithing from Rhode Island School of Design professors help students to hone critical thinking and making skills through challenging assignments, selected readings, lively group discussions and by encouraging unconventional approaches that allow for expressive exploration.

Graduates with Jewelry and Metalsmithing from Rhode Island School of Design will be prepared to:

think critically by questioning, evaluating options and being aware of their own working methodologies

articulate positions and defend decisions regarding materials, making processes, location of work on the body and intended audience

master the varied technical processes inherent to creating original work responsive to contemporary materials and methods

demonstrate a deep understanding of both traditional gold/silversmithing and contemporary jewelry making, in terms of methods, history and culture

understand personal aspirations in order to work from an authentic position and establish a self-reflective practice

create work that is personally expressive and responsive to evolving global values

be a conscientious practitioner by sourcing materials that consider environmental sustainability and other factors

develop the agility, skills, sensibilities and rigor necessary to sustain a creative practice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jewelry

Metalsmithing

History of Adornment

Smithing + Jewelry

Jewelry Design: Technology and Making

Color as Content

Digital 3D Modeling and Rendering

From CAD to CAM

Metal Forming and Casting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-16 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

Design Art and Craft View 73 other Bachelors in Art and Craft in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application

Academic transcripts

Portfolio

The Assignment

College Essay

Letter(s) of recommendation

Test-Optional, SAT and ACT

English language proficiency tests

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Tuition Fee

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International

61564 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 61564 USD per year during 48 months.
National

61564 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 61564 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

61564 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61564 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Providence

1030 - 1900 USD /month

Living costs

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