Certificate in Jewelry Essentials
George Brown College
Key Information
Campus location
Toronto, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 Year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 18,647 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
The Jewelry Essentials program provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to begin a career in the jewelry industry. You will learn to saw, file, solder, polish, and finish metals including copper, brass, silver, and gold. Fabrication and casting techniques will be used to create jewelry items.
Jewelry history, technical drawing, gemmology, and an overview of the industry are included to provide you with a broad knowledge of the jewelry field.
While successful graduates who wish to continue their Jewellery education may apply for advanced standing in one of our other Jewelry diploma programs, it is strongly recommended that you apply for the program that best fits your career goals as space in the diploma programs is limited and may not be available.
Program Requirements
- This program requires students to have access to a personal laptop or desktop computer, and reliable internet access for synchronous classes.
- Students will be required to purchase a Rhino 7 software license; more information will be provided after registration.
- Students will be provided with a list of textbooks required to purchase after registration.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
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Disclaimer: The information contained is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer, or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College courses and the requirements.
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Create simple jewelry items in copper, brass, silver, and gold, using basic goldsmithing skills.
- Produce multiple reproductions of jewelry using the basic lost wax casting process.
- Apply polishing techniques to produce market-ready jewelry items made from various metals, including gold and silver.
- Differentiate gemstones and their properties as required in the jewelry industry.
- Contextualize jewelry according to historical and stylistic qualities to assess provenance, materials, and method of production.
- Use technical drawing techniques to communicate jewelry designs as required.
- Conduct ethical and secure business practices consistent with jewelry business standards.
- Use jewelry tools, equipment, and materials in a safe manner.
- Use computer software (CAD) skills to produce 2D drawings and 3D models of basic jewelry forms.
Career Opportunities
Your Career
This program will prepare the successful graduate for an entry-level position in the jewelry industry. The jewelry industry offers a large variety of opportunities with careers in retail, wholesale, manufacturing, precious metals, gemstones, fashion jewelry, and accessories.
Educational Pathways
Successful graduates who wish to continue their jewelry education may apply for advanced standing in one of our other jewelry diploma programs. However, the diploma programs have limited space so it is strongly recommended that you apply for the program that best fits your career goals.