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Advanced Certificate: Jewellery

This course is suitable for those with a recognised ability in art and/or design who wish to study a jewellery specialism. It provides you with a strong foundation in the design and manufacture of contemporary jewellery.

Course information

Duration:

  • One year full-time
  • Your timetable will be 2/2.5 days per week in College
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What skills will I learn?

A wide range of practical jewellery skills and techniques such as:
  • Jewellery design
  • Workshop skills using a wide range of precious and non-precious materials.
  • 3D design using 3D software
  • Haptic control
  • 3D printing

What will I study?

  • Metal forming
  • Stone setting
  • Decorative finishes
  • Design for jewellers
  • Casting
  • Development drawing
  • Digital media
  • Non-precious materials
  • Etching
  • Design project
  • Enterprise project
  • Final product project

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC: Jewellery SCQF Level 7
  • Degree courses specialising in jewellery at art college or university

What career opportunities are there?

  • This course provides the basis for a career in jewellery design and/or manufacture and can also offer access to varied opportunities in art and design related fields.