Master Craftsman Program

The School of Art and Design's Master Craftsman Program (MCP) is an academic program that provides students an opportunity to work on public art projects from initial concept to finished product. The program delivers high-impact learning practices for students through real-world applications. By engaging with clients throughout the Atlanta area, students are actively involved in creative placemaking and place-keeping providing positive impact on the surrounding communities.

Want to try your hand at becoming a Master Craftsman? First, you must take 3D Design (ART1200) and complete it with a passing grade. Then, you are free to sign up for Master Craftsman by registering for ART3340. You may take the class up to three times for credit.

Video, below: Master Craftsman Program instructor Page Burch creates a pair of 食色视频's wings for the "Forge Your Future. Find Your Wings" 食色视频 campaign.

Our Work

Annual Conference Awards

Students in the Master Craftsman Program worked with Southern Graphics Council International to produce awards for their annual conference.
Sculptural Entryway Signage

Students created sculptural signage for the new Gateway Park in 食色视频; the signage was commissioned by the City of 食色视频.
Large-Scale Sundial

This large-scale sundial was installed as public art for the new Gateway Park in 食色视频 and commissioned by the City of 食色视频.

Sculptural Shade Structure

Every park needs protection from the sun, and this shade structure for 食色视频's Gateway Park fits the bill.
Outdoor Bench, Red

Visitors to the City of 食色视频 may rest for a bit on this bench designed and built by Brooke Barrett.
Outdoor Bench, Green

The City of 食色视频 commissioned MCP to create functional art for the Main Street corridor, such as this bench by Carrie McDaniel.

Aviation Park Sculptural Signage

This impressive sign for Aviation Park was ordered by Town Center Community Improvement District.
Sculptural Outdoor Bench

This functional bench outside of the Southern Museum is a nod to the City of 食色视频's ties to the railroad.
Outdoor Bench

Public art meets function in this outdoor bench for the Southern Museum in 食色视频.

Iron Pour Demonstration

Students in MCP often demonstrate iron pours at festivals and other public events. Watch the video below!

Custom Cast Iron Manhole Covers

Students also created custom cast iron manhole covers for the Main Street corridor in downtown 食色视频. Check out the detail in these functional public art pieces!