BASE
JEWL
4202
Get hands-on experience in the design and fabrication of jewellery through drawing, art history, gemmology, and business management.
What you will learn
- Jewellery fabrication (piercing, soldering, doming, texturing, finishing, riveting)
- Traditional goldsmithing techniques
- Lost wax casting
- Stone setting
- Metal forging
- Jewellery repair
- Machinery, tools, safety
- Metallurgy and alloys
- Lapidary techniques (cutting, polishing)
- Enamelling
- Gemstone identification and testing
- Gemstone cuts, care, and cleaning
- Gemstone marketing, buying, and pricing
- Diamond identification and grading
- International diamond market
- Visual awareness
- Conceptual design
- Illustration and visual representation
- Technical drawing
- Perspective drawing
- 3D design software
- History of art, ornament, and costume
- Art in contemporary society
- Individuality and artistic expression
- Meanings of jewellery
- Business management and entrepreneurship
- Jewellery-related laws and regulations
- Promotion, advertising, ethics
- Production methods and time management
What to expect
- Two years of full-time study
- 70 per cent of time dedicated to hands-on, technical training
- Industry-experienced instructors
- Cohort-style classes with personalized learning
- Technical assignments
- Creative projects
- Critiques
- Lectures
- Technical assignments
- Exams
- Demonstrations
- Group projects
- Research projects
- Guest presentations
- Public showcases and exhibitions
- Field trips
- Fully equipped workshops
- Use of hand tools and torches
- Networking with industry professionals
- Award and scholarship opportunities
- Opportunity to transfer to jewellery degree programs at AUA (Calgary), or NSCAD University (Halifax)
- Opportunity to transfer to second-year Gemmology certificate and degree programs at Birmingham University, UK
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Admission to the Jewellery Art and Design program is on a competitive selection basis.
- Applicants must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
- In addition, a selection committee will review the applicant's portfolio demonstrating artistic ability. The review will be followed by a personal interview.
- Portfolio submissions and personal interviews are usually conducted in April of each year.
For more information about the portfolio and interview process, please see Jewellery Art & Design Admissions Guidelines.
Program-specific
- Admission to the Jewellery Art and Design program is on a competitive selection basis.
- Applicants must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
- In addition, a selection committee will review the applicant’s portfolio demonstrating artistic ability. The review will be followed by a personal interview.
- Portfolio submissions and personal interviews are usually conducted in April of each year.
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
Recommended Characteristics
- Open-mindedness
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Creativity
- Manual dexterity
- Strong work ethic
- Good eyesight (corrected vision is accepted)
- Patience
- Attention to detail
- Curiosity
- Enthusiasm
- Commitment
- Appreciation of fine craftsmanship and design
Courses
*Program general hours
Classes: Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Studio access: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This program must be completed within 5 years.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term One | Credits | |
| JADE?1101 | Metal Techniques 1 | 11.5 |
| JADE?1102 | Gemmology 1 | 1.5 |
| JADE?1103 | Drawing and Rendering 1 | 1.5 |
| JADE?1105 | Design Resources 1 | 1.5 |
| ? | Credits | 16 |
| Term Two | ||
| JADE?1201 | Metal Techniques 2 | 10 |
| JADE?1202 | Gemmology 2 | 1.5 |
| JADE?1203 | Drawing and Rendering 2 | 1.5 |
| JADE?1206 | Design Resources 2 | 1.5 |
| JADE?1205 | Display Project | 5.5 |
| ? | Credits | 20 |
| Second Year | ||
| Term One | ||
| JADE?2108 | Metal Techniques 3 | 10 |
| JADE?2102 | Gemmology 3 | 1.5 |
| JADE?2103 | Drawing and Rendering 3 | 1.5 |
| JADE?2105 | Design Resources 3 | 1.5 |
| JADE?2106 | Business Management | 1.5 |
| ? | Credits | 16 |
| Term Two | ||
| JADE?2206 | Metal Techniques 4 | 9.5 |
| JADE?2202 | Gemmology 4 | 1.5 |
| JADE?2203 | Drawing and Rendering 4 | 1.5 |
| JADE?2205 | Design Resources 4 | 1.5 |
| JADE?2209 | Computer Graphics | 1 |
| JADE?2210 | Diploma Project | 6 |
| ? | Credits | 21 |
| ? | Total Credits | 73 |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs
*| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 35 | |
| Tuition | 6828 |
Tuition Breakdown
3414 - Year 1
3414 - Year 2
0 - Year 3
0 - Year 4
|
| Student union | 213 | |
| College initiative | 197 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 274 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical & Dental | 550 | |
| U-PASS | 737 | |
| Graduation | 40 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
March 15, 2021 for September 2021 program start date.
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