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JEWL 101 - APPROACHES IN METAL:
INTRODUCTORY FABRICATION

Students are introduced to basic metallurgy and
construction skills for jewelry, including soldering,
sawing, filing and polishing non-ferrous metals. An
emphasis is placed on personal health and safety,
using techniques and equipment appropriate to a
small studio practice.

JEWL 102 - MOLTEN METAL:
INTRODUCTION TO CASTING

Explore the sculptural side of jewelry through a
variety of casting techniques and mold making.
Create three-dimensional forms with molten metal
using the ancient techniques of direct pour, cuttlefish,
and lost wax casting.

JEWL 103 - COLOUR AND TEXTURE

An introduction to a wide variety of surface
treatments and embellishments for jewelry, ranging
from patinas to roller printing to keum boo. Create
unique surface finishes to make your jewelry stand
out. Emphasis is placed on small studio appropriate
techniques, with a focus on environmentally sensitive
alternatives. Where appropriate, historical context of
processes will be discussed.

JEWL 104 - PRODUCT DESIGN AND
CREATION FOR JEWELRY

Product Design and Creation for Jewelry allows you
to delve into small studio production work to create a
line of jewelry. Production techniques demonstrated
include hydraulic press, etching, and electroforming.
Combining these techniques with your fabrication,
casting and surface treatment skills, you will design
and create your own production jewelry, using
techniques appropriate to a small studio practice.

JEWL 105 - HAMMER AND CONNECT:
INTERMEDIATE FABRICATION LEVEL I

Learners will build on the hand and construction skills
introduced in JEWL 101. Techniques and processes
explored will include cold connections, hollow
construction, and basic forging. Jewelry design
considerations will include functionality and findings
such as bales, catches and earwires. An emphasis

is placed on personal health and safety, using
techniques and equipment appropriate to a small
studio practice.

JEWL 106 - EXPLORATIONS IN METAL:

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INTERMEDIATE FABRICATION LEVEL II

An in-depth investigation of more complex forms
or series in jewelry. Expand your fabrication skills
development through the design and creation of
more challenging jewelry pieces in terms of design
exploration, execution and finishing.

JEWL 107 - SPARKLE AND SHINE:
INTRODUCTION TO GEMSETTING

Introduces learners to the exciting world of
gemstones, and how to incorporate them into
Jewelry. Learn how to set cabochons, alternative
materials and round, facetted stones in a variety of
basic settings. Emphasis is placed on small studio
appropriate techniques. Where appropriate, scientific
and historical context of processes and materials will
be discussed.

JEWL 108 - JEWELRY DESIGN PROCESS

Design elements will be reviewed and related directly
to the design of jewelry through a series of exercises.
Students will then apply these design skills to resolve
design problems through the creation of projects

that focus on small scale, functional and decorative
metalwork. Emphasis will be on exploration of the
design process and quality of the finished jewelry
pieces.

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

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

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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.

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.

Contact

KSA ADMISSIONS

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 Ext. 21324
Direct: 250.365.1324

Email: ksaadmissions@selkirk.ca

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