Overview

The Jewelry and Metal Arts program at California College of the Arts, founded in 1912, is one of the oldest and most recognized in the field.

About the program

You’ll explore a variety of processes for jewelry making and design through courses taught by nationally and internationally renowned faculty.

Our location in the Bay Area gives us instant access to world-class museums and galleries, a large metalsmithing community, and materials suppliers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jewelry and Metal Arts

Craft Workshop

Digital Tools: 3D

Contemporary Issues in Craft Theory

Special Techniques

Senior Project: Jewelry and Metal Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oakland, United States

Disciplines

Fashion Design Art and Craft View 162 other Bachelors in Fashion Design 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

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An online application and nonrefundable application fee of $70

Personal essay

High school and/or university transcripts

Letter of recommendation

Portfolio (log in to SlideRoom)

Proof of English proficiency (international applicants only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

60864 USD / year

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Out-of-State

60864 USD / year

≈ 60864 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

60864 USD / year

≈ 60864 USD / year

Living costs

Oakland

United States

1055 - 1962 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Oakland

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