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Advanced Diploma of Jewellery Arts
Advanced Diploma of Jewellery Arts

Advanced Diploma of Jewellery Arts

  • ID:GBC010039
  • Level:3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
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Admission Requirements

​​Entry requirement

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

Basic computer literacy and skill level in Word and Excel are recommended.

English requirements 

  • Provide proof that their secondary and/ or post-secondary studies were completed at a recognized institution where English is the primary media of instruction. The studies must be relevant to the admission requirements for the specific program (s) applied to (e.g. an advanced diploma or degree is required for certain postgraduate program)

  • Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency. The minimum test scores that are acceptable are listed below (as applicable). Please note: For admissions purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum stated below.

  • George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program, Level 8

  • IELTS (Academic), 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band

  • TOEFL, 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band

  • MELAB, 80

  • PTE (Academic), 54, overall minimum
    50 in each skill band

  • CAEL, 60 (overall)

  • Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency), 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162)

  • *NEW Duolingo English Test, 105

Other requirement

  • Good eyesight (corrected vision is accepted), a high degree of manual dexterity and fine motor control, mechanical inclination, drawing skills, patience, initiative and artistic sense are the recommended qualities for success in this field.

Course Information

The Jewellery Arts program focuses on goldsmithing techniques and design skills that are necessary to succeed as a jewellery designer and goldsmith. You learn all aspects of jewellery making – sawing, filing, soldering, casting and polishing, and the particulars of working with silver, gold and gemstones. You are required to utilize various design strategies and study the wide variety of jewellery forms open to you as a designer. Skills in the application of the creative process are important. Use of technology and fundamental jewellery business skills are integral to the program.

You are encouraged to work to the highest goldsmithing standards as you create jewellery with precious metals and gemstones. Projects are designed to advance technical and design skills, while at the same time permitting individual expression. An annual jewellery exhibition showcases graduating students' projects. Students have the opportunity to participate in numerous competitions, and to volunteer for and attend industry events.

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Required Courses

SEMESTER 1

  • JEWL1013, Goldsmithing I

  • JEWL1017, Metal Finishing I

  • JEWL1038, Technical Drawing

  • JEWL1077, Jewellery as an Industry

  • JEWL1078, Jewellery Casting

  • GHUM1023, History of Jewellery and Gemstones

  • COMM1007, College English

SEMESTER 2

  • JEWL1030, Goldsmithing II

  • JEWL1019, Metal Finishing II

  • JEWL1073, Gemmology for Jewellers

  • JEWL1076, Rhino I for Jewellery

  • GHUM1049, Design and Colour

SEMESTER 3

  • JEWL1080, Industry Skills I

  • JEWL1051, Jewellery Projects A

  • JEWL2006, Gemsetting I

  • JEWL1055, Jewellery Design I

  • JEWL1054, Jewellery Rendering and Illustration I

  • JEWL2076, Rhino 2 for Jewellery

SEMESTER 4

  • JEWL2021, Industry Skills II

  • JEWL2024, Jewellery Projects B

  • JEWL1056, Production Techniques I

  • JEWL2023, Jewellery Design II

  • JEWL2011, Gemsetting II

  • GNED, General Education Elective

SEMESTER 5

  • JEWL3024, Jewellery Projects C

  • JEWL2029, Production Techniques B

  • JEWL2037, Jewellery Business and Careers

  • JEWL, Program Electives (choose two)*

SEMESTER 6

  • JEWL3035, Jewellery Projects D

  • GNED, General Education Elective

  • JEWL, Program Electives (choose two)*

*Program electives (four program electives required)

GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES

Electives

*Program Specialization Electives Four (4) specialization electives required Jewellery electives vary each semester. See courses offered at time of registration.

  • JEWL1059, Model Making I

  • JEWL1060, Model Making II

  • JEWL2007, Jewellery Repair I

  • JEWL2008, Jewellery Repair II

  • JEWL1004, Enamelling I

  • JEWL2027, Enamelling II

  • JEWL2032, Decorative Techniques

  • JEWL1074, Field Education in the Jewellery Industry

 
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

The jewellery industry offers a large variety of opportunities. Graduates work as bench goldsmiths or designers and many as specialists in repair, gemsetting and custom fine jewellery. Some establish businesses as studio jewellers, designing, making and marketing jewellery to customers. Career opportunities exist in fine jewellery or fashion jewellery within retail, wholesale or manufacturing contexts.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Mandatory Health Insurance

$743.99 for one-year coverage (Sept-August)
$508.83 for 8 months coverage (Jan-August)
$273.29 for 4 months coverage (May-August)

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