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LENGTH OF STUDY:
10 Months

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate

CAMPUS:
Victoria Street Campus, Nelson

Because of its power and meaning, people have been
making and adorning themselves with jewelry for
100,000 years. Discover what is so intriguing about
the creation of jewelry from traditional techniques
through contemporary design.

We will help you explore your urge to create -

and to develop the jewelry design and fabrication
skills necessary for your career success. In a
combination of classroom and studio workshops,

you will learn the fundamental skills and
metalsmithing techniques necessary to make jewelry.
You will engage in class discussions, technical
demonstrations and independent projects using
traditional and non-traditional jewelers’ processes
and materials. Small class sizes provide opportunities
for one-on-one attention.

Explore this diverse field at Selkirk College and

learn how to best create a niche for your own unique
designs. All students registered in Kootenay Studio
Arts programs take Drawing and Design courses

as well as Professional Development and Practices
courses. The Jewelry studio courses introduce
students to jewelry fabrication, forming and casting
techniques in non-ferrous metals as well as jewelry
design processes to help you realize your own vision.

The Jewelry studio courses also include specialized
skills such as gem setting, findings, pricing and
design for production.

Throughout the Jewelry Studio program, emphasis

is placed on developing a high skill level of design
and fabrication skills necessary to create jewelry. As
familiarity with the tools and techniques is developed,
students are encouraged to explore their own
concepts as a means of artistic expression.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the general entrance
requirements for admission to Selkirk College, an
applicant must meet the following Kootenay Studio
Arts programming (KSA) entrance requirements:

QUESTIONNAIRE

All applicants must complete and submit a
questionnaire at least one week prior to their
scheduled interview date. The questionnaire helps

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Jewelry Studio

selkirk.ca/jewelry

Upon successful completion of a 10 month certificate program students may pursue a diploma in Studio
Arts with a Jewelry major. See Studio Arts diploma or http://selkirk.ca/program/studio-arts-diploma
for more information.

SEMESTER 1
Course
JEWL 101
JEWL 103
JEWL 105
JEWL 107
PPD 101
PPD 103
PPD 104

SEMESTER 2
Course
JEWL 102
JEWL 104
JEWL 106
JEWL 108
JEWL 110
PPD 111

SEMESTER 3
Course
JEWL 112
JEWL 113
JEWL 120

us to understand the applicant’s interest and
commitment to the studio program.

Submit the questionnaire using the Kootenay Studio
Arts online form at selkirk.ca/jewelry.

INTERVIEW

All applicants are required to participate in an
interview with a program instructor from the
Kootenay School of the Arts program. Telephone
interviews will be arranged for those applicants

who, because of distance, cannot attend in person.
The interview is an opportunity for applicants to
introduce themselves, present their work and discuss
their interests within the arts. The instructor will
assess the applicant’s preparedness for entry into
the program and will ask about commitment, goals

Name

Approaches in Metal: Introductory Fabrication

Colour and Texture

Hammer and Connect: Intermediate Fabrication Level I
Sparkle and Shine: Introduction to Gemsetting

Drawing as a Basic Visual Communication

Design as a Basic Visual Language

Introduction to Digital Design Applications

Name

Molten Metal: Introduction to Casting

Product Design and Creation for Jewelry

Explorations in Metal: Intermediate Fabrication Level IT
Jewelry Design Process

Dynamic Metal Forming

Professional Practice and Design

Name

Adding More Bling: Intermediate Gemsetting
One of a Kind: Advanced Fabrication
Self-Directed Studio 1

if necessary.

PORTFOLIOS

preference.

Credit
On Campus
On Campus
On Campus
On Campus
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On Campus

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On Campus

Total 21

Credit
On Campus

On Campus

4
2
On Campus 4
On Campus 2
On Campus 2
On Campus 3.5

Total 17-5

Credit
On Campus 15

On Campus 3
On Campus 2
Total 6.5

and expectations, design knowledge, experience and
communication skills. It is also an opportunity for
applicants to ask any questions they might have about
the program and for faculty to recommend upgrading

The portfolio is designed to assess your skill

level to help instructors increase your chances of
success in your studio program. KSA is looking for
a demonstration of visual awareness, creativity
and technical skill. The portfolio pieces may be of
any medium and they need not be specific to studio

For portfolio guidelines see our website http://
selkirk.ca/program/jewel/admission-requirements

or see Kootenay Studio Arts program policy.

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