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Silver Smithing and Jewellery

Please note that Ashbourne does not offer this course to study at degree level

Overview

This course is aimed at students who wish to focus on both the vocational and the cultivation of an individual interpretation of personal craft practice. Students will be expected to take an energetic and creative approach to a range of craft skills, materials and technologies developing a high level of professional competence. There will be the opportunity to develop traditional craftsmanship in areas such as raising, planishing, box making, making settings and findings, setting stones as well as researching new technologies.


Structure

Some of the topics covered may include:

- Enamelling

- Engraving

- Jewellery

- Silversmithing

- Casting

- Chasing and Repouss

- Jewellery in Alternative Materials

Prerequisite A-Levels

- Art

- Subjects required by Universities may vary

Similar Degree Courses

- Art and Design

- Jewellery

- Gemmology

- Applied Arts

- Fine Art

Future Career Path

- Self-employed designer/makers

- In positions for companies in design, production and retailing.

Universities that offer this course

Birmingham City University

Buckinghamshire New University

Edinburgh College of Art

The Glasgow School of Art

London Metropolitan University

Staffordshire University

Truro and Penwith College

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