Advanced Diploma - Jewellery Arts
- 3 years
- Duration
- 19,856 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
The Jewellery Arts curriculum gives students a firm grounding in both the technical aspects of goldsmithing and the creative abilities essential for a career in the jewellery industry. Sawing, filing, soldering, casting, forging, decorative metal processes, and more will all be covered, along with sophisticated computer modeling and design for jewelry.As a jewelery designer, you'll need to experiment with different design methods and learn about the many possible jewelry silhouettes. The ability to effectively apply the creative process is crucial. The curriculum emphasizes both the use of technology and the development of core skills in the jewelry industry.
When working with precious metals and stones, you should adhere to the highest standards of goldsmithing. The goals of the projects are twofold: 1) to improve technical and design abilities, and 2) to provide an outlet for creative expression. Each year, the graduating class of jewelry students has an exhibition to present their work. Students can take part in a wide variety of contests, as well as volunteer at and attend important industry events.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Goldsmithing 1
- Metal Finishing I
- Technical Drawing
- Rhino 1 for Jewellery
- History of Jewellery and Gemstones
- Communicating Across Contexts
Semester 2
- Goldsmithing 2
- Metal Fhinishing 2
- Jewellery Casting
- Gemmology for Jewellers
- Rhino 2 for Jewellery
- Jewellery as an Industry
Semester 3
- Jewellery Rendering and Illustration I
- Design and Colour for Jewellery
- Jewellery Design 1
- Jewellery Projects A
- Industry Skills 1
- Gemsetting 1
Semester 4
- Jewellery Design 2
- Jewellery Projects B
- Production Techniques 1
- Industry Skills 2
- Gemsetting 2
Semester 5
- Jewellery Projects C
- Production Techniques B
- Jewellery Business and Careers
- Program Electives (choose two)
Semester 6
- Jewellery Projects D
- Program Electives (choose two)
- General Education Elective (choose two)
Program Electives
- Model Making I
- Model Making II
- Jewellery Repair I
- Jewellery Repair II
- Enamelling I
- Enamelling II
- Decorative Techniques
- Field Education in the Jewellery Industry
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 19,856 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- grade 12 English (C or U)
IMPORTANT NOTE: For promotion to the second year of the Jewellery Arts program (F114), students must attain a minimum grade of 70 per cent in Design and Colour (GHUM 1049) and Goldsmithing 2 (JEWL 1030) courses, and maintain a program grade point average of 2.7 by the end of their first year of study in the program. Students who do not meet this requirement will be able to transfer to the Jewellery Methods program (F110) or Jewellery Essentials program (F111).
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 105;
- 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).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
