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Maryland Institute College of Art

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 50.0712

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Baltimore, Maryland

    1300 Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, 21217-4134

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringCritical ThinkingInstructingLearning StrategiesActive LearningWriting

Knowledge

Fine ArtsEnglish LanguageDesignSales and MarketingCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingCommunications and MediaPsychology

Abilities

OriginalityNear VisionFluency of IdeasOral ComprehensionArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityManual DexterityVisualizationControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and
  • Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
  • Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
  • Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
  • Direct theater productions.
  • Mentor students.

Technology

Web page creation and editing softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareElectronic mail softwareAnalytical or scientific softwarePoint of sale POS softwareDocument management softwareVideo creation and editing softwareMusic or sound editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Alcohol lampsAllen wrenchesAluminum silkscreening screensAngled paint brushesArtists' air brushesArtists' paint brushesArtists' palette knivesArtists' palettesBail shaping pliersBall millsBastard hand filesBead press machinesBead shaping moldsBelt sandersBench anvilsAnalog to digital audio convertersAudio recording equipmentBand sawsBeading toolsBook pressesBurnout kilnsCarousel slide projectorsClay firing kilnsCommercial sewing machinesCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer inkjet printers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupportRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Craft Artists27-1012.00
  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary25-1121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex material combinations such as mixed media or composite structures — evaluate and select autonomously for non-standard commissions, weighing structural, aesthetic, and client-specific requirements.
  • Advanced hand and power tool techniques including precision joinery, lathe turning, or intricate molding — execute independently to produce high-quality craft objects across a full range of commissioned and speculative work.
  • Comprehensive design concepts integrating form, function, cultural context, and market appeal — develop and refine through original sketching, CAD software, and physical prototyping without external direction.
  • Full-cycle finishing workflows encompassing surface preparation, application, curing, and quality inspection — manage autonomously to deliver consistent, professional results on diverse craft materials.
  • Detailed project specifications covering materials, tolerances, and finish sequences — author and communicate clearly to assistants or fabrication partners to ensure faithful production of complex craft objects.
  • Multi-channel marketing strategies using internet advertising, email campaigns, and portfolio websites — plan and execute independently to grow a sustainable craft business or studio practice.
  • Analytical or scientific software for color matching, structural analysis, or production costing — apply to solve non-routine technical challenges in material selection or finishing for a professional studio.
  • Critical assessment of design drafts and finished pieces — conduct rigorously against client briefs, craft competition standards, or gallery submission requirements, iterating until professional benchmarks are met.
  • Originality and visualization skills — apply to translate abstract client ideas into detailed, feasible craft designs that balance artistic ambition with practical production constraints.
  • Emerging materials, tools, and industry trends — research continuously through trade publications, peer networks, and craft exhibitions to keep a studio practice at the leading edge of the field.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
6%
Placement Rate
64%