JEWL 110 - DYNAMIC METAL FORMING

Using hammers and stakes to explore the malleability
of precious metal sheet, Dynamic Metal Forming
introduces you to the fundamentals of synclastic and
anticlastic forming through the creation of technical
samples and jewelry.

JEWL 112 - ADDING MORE BLING:
INTERMEDIATE GEMSETTING

Add More Bling: Intermediate Gemsetting introduces
students to more advanced and creative settings,
allowing them to use a more exciting range of
gemstones in their jewelry.

JEWL 113 - ONE OF A KIND:
ADVANCED FABRICATION

In One of a Kind: Advanced Fabrication, students
utilize fabrication, forming, gemsetting and other
skills learned to date to design and create more
sculptural, one of a kind jewelry suitable for
exhibition or competition. Discussions of competition
and gallery standards and expectations will help
guide the design and creation of work suitable for
submission to professional organizations.

JEWL 120 - SELF-DIRECTED STUDIO 1

Self directed studio-based exploration where
students receive some mentorship.

Personal areas of focus are proposed by students.
Students develop individual choices and expressions
with support and encouragement of faculty advisors.

PPD 101 - DRAWING AS A BASIC
VISUAL COMMUNICATION

This is a basic drawing course designed to

give students a background and experience in

the fundamentals of drawing as a basic visual
communication. Through exercises and assignments,
the student will learn to use drawings as a tool to
record a concept, manipulate, develop, communicate
and refine those concepts.

PPD 103 - DESIGN AS A BASIC
VISUAL LANGUAGE

To introduce students to the elements and principles
of design through a series of two and three
dimensional design projects which place an emphasis
on creative problem solving. Critical analysis and
discussion will have an important role in all aspects
of developing a visual vocabulary. Throughout course
projects and personal research, students will
investigate the process of design and the relevance
it has to their studio practice, and their personal
development.

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JEWELRY STUDIO
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PPD 104 - INTRODUCTION TO
DIGITAL DESIGN APPLICATIONS

Developed to compliment and expand the skill set of
the traditional artist, Introduction to Digital Design
Applications will introduce students to image creation
and processing techniques using Adobe Photoshop
and Adobe Illustrator. Emphasis will be placed

on creative workflow, image file types, drawing

and painting tools, colour correction and artistic
exploration. Additional topics include the production
of self-promotional materials for both print and web,
and an introduction to 3D design options for both
jewelry and clay production.

PPD 111 - PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE AND DESIGN

This course provides information to assist the
emerging craftsperson, designer, and maker

in developing skills for selling their work in a
commercial context. A variety of approaches will
cover three broad areas of study: management,
business, and marketing.

Contacts

CAROL RIDGE

Enrolment Officer

Phone: 250.365.7292 ext 21324
Direct: 250.365.1324

Email: cridge@selkirk.ca

KOOTENAY STUDIO ARTS CONTACT
Program Contact

Phone: 877.552.2821

Email: arts@selkirk.ca

DARYL JOLLY

School Chair

Phone: 250.352.6601 ext 11394
Direct: 250.505.1394

Email: djolly@selkirk.ca

LAURA WHITE

Jewelry Instructor/Coordinator
Phone: 250.352.2821 ext 13296
Email: lwhite@selkirk.ca

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