AM - Active Development Message.

::: PLEASE BE AWARE THIS SECTION OF THE SITE IS UNDER ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT! :::
...

Jewellery Arts and Technology (SP)

(SCQF level 6)

Design, Creative Industries

Applications closed

Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

20th Aug 2024, 31 weeks

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 0

Overview

This is a school-college partnership course.  We can only accept online applications from Glasgow City school students (S4-S6).  If you attend a different school please use the Contact Us button to get in touch.

 

This course will teach you a comprehensive range of skills in Jewellery Design, with a design-led focus.

You will be encouraged to develop your creative ideas and will be taught how to translate these ideas into finished, 3D pieces of jewellery.

Students will learn the basic creative and technical skills needed by jewellers, including introductory manufacturing techniques in a variety of materials.

There is a strong ethos of ethical making and sustainability, which will be embedded into your learning.

The qualification also meets the National Occupation Standards for employers.

Examples of our work can be found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

This course would suit students who are interested in Art and Design and who wish to work in an exciting medium.  Applicants should have National 5 English and an Art or Craft/Design subject.

What you study

  • Creative Design Process.
  • Introductory Jewellery making techniques.

After the course

Careers

This course could lead to a career in Jewellery production including Bench Jeweller, Jewellery Designer and self-employed artist. The qualification also meets the National Occupation Standards for employers.

Continuing Study

Graduates of this course can progress through a variety of Design programmes at City including Jewellery Arts and Technology NQ (Level 6), HNC and HND Applied Arts.

Explore the Full Course Progression Pathway.

Teaching

How the course is taught

This is a practical course with many of your classes taking place in a practical setting. The design theory will be taught in studio environments using professional equipment.   

Assessment methods

There are a range of assessment methods which include ongoing project-based learning, multiple-choice questions, practical observation checklist, independent research tasks, short report writing and self-study projects.

Additional Information

Dress code

This course is taught in a workshop environment -

  • Casual dress code.
  • No open-toed shoes.
  • No loose-fitting clothing.
  • Mode of Study:
    Part-time
  • Start Date:
    20th Aug 2024, 31 weeks
  • Location:
    City Campus
  • Cost:
    £ 0