Animation
The animation major of Massachusetts Institute of Arts will expose students to modern mainstream animation production concepts and technologies, including documentary animation, character animation, experimental animation, digital generated animation and other emerging technologies, and ultimately enable students to produce animation works that transcend traditional and modern mainstream views.
The college encourages students to think independently, innovate and cultivate their personal characteristics. Among the faculty members, Professor FlipJohnson, Associate Professor Steven Gentile and LelandBurke have rich artistic experience. Their works have participated in many exhibitions (Ottawa International Animation Festival), worked in many large companies, published many works and won many awards.
Architectural Design
The undergraduate course focuses on architecture and interior architectural design, including exhibition design, home design, sustainable design, etc. Through learning, students can develop the ability to solve comprehensive and complex problems and design design works that meet the requirements of society, aesthetics, safety and ecology. Professional teachers are all outstanding in the field of American architectural design. They will have a good teacher-student relationship with students' resumes, guide students and impart knowledge. Professor Paul Hajian, it's amazing. Just the personal honor in the resume has a long history. Publishing works, participating in exhibitions, winning awards, etc. have made me dizzy. It's good to come here.
Ceramics
He is specialized in teaching contemporary and traditional techniques of sculpture and utensil manufacturing, involving ceramic manufacturing, architectural ceramics, clay and glass materials. The techniques include ceramic manual manufacturing, rotating work, modeling, glazing and rapid baking (anyone who has seen ceramic manufacturing should have an understanding of it. If you rotate a disc, squeeze it into a shape, glaze it, bake it, and then ceramic works will come out).
The school advocates exploratory teaching. Teachers will discuss problems in production with students and guide students. The school will also have visiting professors, exhibitions, lectures, etc. Professional equipment is also very powerful, with 6 large electric kilns and 4 gas fired kilns; Each student has his own independent work, which is convenient for practice.
Fiber Textile
Fiber Art Design Teach traditional and innovative skills in 2D and 3D design and production, design the knitting and surface design of fiber textiles, manual papermaking, weaving, printing and dyeing, architecture and collage, as well as textile raw material exploration, design use exploration and design methods. It is still to explore, discuss and teach, and talk about the problems involved in the production of textiles. Visiting professors and giving lectures at schools; The job is to visit and exhibition.
Glass
Professional teaching of kiln baking related processes (ceramic fusion, collapse, casting) of glass production methods (blowing glass, hot inversion casting, cold glass manufacturing). The teaching methods are still exploration and discussion, guest professor lectures, exhibition studio visits, etc. In the well ventilated glass production studio, there are separate cold and heat treatment equipment, glass cutting, grinding, polishing, drilling, sand blasting glass equipment.
Jewelry and Precious Metal Arts
The professional content involves jewelry, functional objects and sculptures, and trains students' ability to design designs with personal characteristics. The teaching methods are direct production practice+concept problem solving, hands-on practice+theoretical learning and thinking. The course teaches metal processing technology, including vacuum and centrifugal dewaxing casting, vulcanization and silica gel mold, press technology and mold forming, 3D modeling and CNC milling, so that students can do everything in metal processing.
Sculpture
Sculpture course introduces students to the knowledge of stone, wood, multimedia, glass, fiber, metal and other materials, and trains the skills required for manufacturing, casting, carpentry, welding and construction of models; In addition, there is the teaching of sculpture theory and conceptual knowledge. Students are encouraged to study across disciplines, such as studio courses in sports, application of computer control equipment and other emerging technologies. Five professional professors, with a long and powerful resume, come here to learn sculpture, which is worth your try.
Graphic Design
In graphic design at the Massachusetts Institute of Arts, students can learn to use design works to convey purpose information, including packaging design, book and magazine layout, interactive communication, letterpress printing, identity signs and brand image creation.
The teachers of the college are all the leaders in the profession. They encourage and guide students to explore the problems of graphic design in the fields of structure, surface, form, communication and interaction with customers, audience and culture, and advocate learning knowledge and skills in hands-on practice. Curriculum: professional courses, studio elective courses, technical seminars and experiment based computer courses.
Illustration
The illustration major at the Massachusetts Institute of Arts cultivates students' ability to tell stories, and teaches them the skills of role development, narrative and picture interpretation. Students will learn the knowledge of thoughts, characters, stories and settings through research, and develop their own artistic thinking. The teachers of the college are either freelance illustrators or have their own illustration business, and they are experienced. Every semester, the school also has visiting professors to give lectures and guide students. The senior students will have their work display guidance before graduation to lay the foundation for future personal illustration development.
Industrial Design
"Behind each product, there is a collaborative design process". Here, students can learn how to solve product design problems and improve product performance through design. The major teaches product sketch and effect design, product manufacturing process, prototype construction and other technologies, and students design products required by customers through research, concept maps, manufacturing analysis and material exploration.
In recent years, the specialty focuses on the design of bicycles, sports and sporting goods, children's toys, furniture systems, school buses and other products. In addition, there are a lot of internship opportunities for the major, such as company internships, design competitions, and cooperation with local manufacturing and consulting companies. These provide convenient opportunities for the development of students.
Photography
The photography majors of the college use photography as a medium for self-expression, emphasizing self views, perspectives, experimental and critical appreciation of the historical reality of photography.
In addition, the geographical location of the college also gives a lot of points to the major. Boston has many exhibition museums and galleries, and there are many photographic artists. Students have sufficient external resources. The equipment includes 11000 square feet of workstations, darkrooms, galleries, and new printing equipment. The undergraduate course includes black and white and color photography, analog and digital images, and teaches the use of various photographic equipment. Students have the opportunity to practice in the art museum, Polaroid and other businesses. There will also be professional photographers to guide students.
Fashion Design
This major trains students to understand the development trend of global fashion, which is a basic course for future fashion designers. Students also learn e-commerce and fashion courses. Students learn to use traditional and non-traditional materials to design tailoring of ready to wear clothes, design tailoring of accessories and design tailoring of stage clothing (men's and women's clothing).
This major cooperates with foreign trade commissions of various countries. This major encourages students to innovate in knowledge and technology.
Art History
Students majoring in art history are both scholars and creators of art. Here we teach students how to find research goals from the vast history and vast areas. We require students to master the following four basic knowledge: ancient and medieval art; Renaissance, Baroque and Eighteenth Century Art; Modern and contemporary art; American, Asian and African art. When students have completed these courses, they can choose to focus on art history in a certain direction. Every student of art history needs to attend more than two seminars on the theme of art history.
Film and Video
Film and video majors use 21st century technology to develop and improve their personal aesthetic perspective. This major is dedicated to redefining the image creation of artists. From gallery installation art to multi screen narrative, from experimental short play to documentary, our teachers encourage students to jump out of the inherent mode of thinking and create works beyond traditional film and video production. Our students are always faced with various challenges to create new forms from individuals, politics, concepts, abstractions, instincts and dreams. Students explore their own voice by learning the most advanced technology and equipment, and practicing in local production companies, which is also the uniqueness of this major.
Oil painting
The undergraduate course of oil painting majors cultivates independent creative thinking and decision-making. It provides a fierce working environment for students to pursue their own career direction. This major takes oil painting as a specific professional direction, but encourages diversified practice, and does not restrict students to develop in other art fields. At the initial stage, students majoring in oil painting are rooted in core technologies and basic visual characteristics. Oil painting is an important part of the discipline development, which is reflected in the curriculum. These courses are used to establish the connection between oil painting inspiration and the basic concepts and creation process of oil painting.
Printmaking
MassArt's Study abroad in printmaking Learn courses such as etching, lithography and screen printing. Printing courses include photo printing technology, digital and manual color separation, relief, single print and drawing. Our 9000 square foot studio provides convenience for students, where students can collaborate on cross media research and production. Vertical learning encourages junior and senior students of printmaking major to study together for ten hours a week. Field visits and artist visits are planned to complement workshops, lectures and technical learning. Our annual Master Series projects provide opportunities for students to cooperate with classmates, teachers and visiting artists.
