Courses for Adults

Art School: Jewellery

Subject Area

Art & Design

Start Date

17 September 2024

Additional Start Date

14 January 2025

Study Mode

Evening

Duration

10 Weeks

Level

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, and anyone can enrol. The course is open to people with previous experience and qualifications in other art and media areas also.

This course is a great introduction to jewellery and is suitable for anyone who has prior knowledge of jewellery and a genuine interest.

Jewellery is at the forefront of the art and craft; this course is no exception. Though the course is project-based, the projects themselves are open to interpretation, so the work students produce could be functional, sculptural, decorative, or site-specific - anything in fact that can be made in metal and with processes delivered.

Students will be encouraged to experiment with techniques and processes and to become familiar with the work of both ancient and contemporary makers. Help with expanding your creativity, developing design, and professional advice is also available if required.

Your tutor will guide you through the processes and techniques and be on hand at all times to answer questions and help you through the technical and aesthetic aspects of working with a range of metals. Students will be given inductions into the basic techniques, while more advanced techniques will be offered to those who already have these skills.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, and anyone can enrol. The course is open to people with previous experience and qualifications in other art and media areas also.

Course units

This course covers a wide variety of skills and techniques including:

Basic Jewellery Techniques
Saw Piercing
Annealing
Texturing
Forming and Oxidising Metals
Soldering
Filling and Finishing
Sandblasting & Polishing

Assessments

There is no formal completion qualification and students will be able to work at their own pace. The course provides space, equipment and directed for students to produce sophisticated final pieces or just experimental outcomes.

Course fees

£285

Contact our Admissions team if you have any course fee-related questions: info@yorkcollege.ac.uk

Course progression

Completion of this course will enable students to progress on to various other Art & Design courses available at York College.

Dates & course durations

17th September 2024 - 26th November 2024, Tuesday evening.

14th January 2025 - 25th March 2025, Tuesday evening.

Study methods

Students will learn in a friendly and professional workshop environment with all appropriate health and safety provision.

Facilities

As well as specialist creative and art facilities, students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.

Additional costs

All materials are provided for you to complete the course. However, some courses may require additional study from home, you may need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access teaching and learning. You will be made aware of any additional study time at the time of enrolment.

You will be required to wear leather shoes.

Career progression

You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge in jewellery making to help you progress and develop in a number of job opportunities to suit your personal needs and interests or pursue further simply for pleasure.

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