Jewelry Studio

selkirk.ca/jewelry

Course of Studies

SEMESTER 1
Course Name Credit
JEWL101 Approaches in Metal: Introductory Fabrication On Campus 4
JEWL103 = Colour and Texture On Campus 2
JEWL105 Hammer and Connect: Intermediate Fabrication Level I On Campus 4
JEWL107 = Sparkle and Shine: Introduction to Gemsetting On Campus 2
PPD 101 Drawing as a Basic Visual Communication On Campus 3
PPD 103 Design as a Basic Visual Language On Campus 3
PPD 104 Introduction to Digital Design Applications On Campus 3
Total 21
SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
JEWL102 Molten Metal: Introduction to Casting On Campus 4
JEWL104 ~—- Product Design and Creation for Jewelry On Campus 2
JEWL 106 —_ Explorations in Metal: Intermediate Fabrication Level II On Campus 4
JEWL108 Jewelry Design Process On Campus 2
JEWL110 Dynamic Metal Forming On Campus 2
PPD 111 Professional Practice and Design On Campus 3.5
Total 75
SEMESTER 3
Course Name Credit
JEWL112 Adding More Bling: Intermediate Gemsetting On Campus 15
JEWL113 One of aKind: Advanced Fabrication On Campus 3
JEWL120 Self-Directed Studio 1 On Campus 2
Total 65

Program Summary

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'll 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'll learn the
fundamental skills and metalsmithing techniques
necessary to make jewelry.

You'll engage in class discussions, technical
demonstrations and independent projects using
traditional and non-traditional jewelers' processes
and materials. Small class sizes provide opportunities

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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.

Courses Include

— Casting and Findings

— Drawing and Design Process
— Gem Setting

LENGTH OF STUDY:
10 month

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate

CAMPUS:
Victoria Street Campus, Nelson

Jewelry Design Process and Construction
— Production Line

— Professional Development and Practices
— Raising and Forming

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

Admission to Kootenay Studio Arts programming
(KSA) is by interview, online questionnaire and
portfolio review.

QUESTIONNAIRE

All applicants must complete and submit the
following questionnaire at least one week prior to
their scheduled interview date. The questionnaire
helps us to understand the applicant’s interest and
commitment to the studio program.

Submit the questionnaire at http://selkirk.ca/
program/jewel/admission-requirements

INTERVIEWS

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. These
applicants must mail their portfolios to the school
and ensure that they are received one week before
their scheduled interview date. 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 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 if necessary.

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