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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently,
participate in a team, be well-organised, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic
achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
Portfolio Requirements
for the Jewellery Arts Program
Jewellery Studies Frequently Asked Questions
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Program Applicant Questionnaire
This questionnaire is intended to provide information to assist Jewellery Studies in assessing the applicant’s potential for success in jewellery studies. (This
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List of Courses
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OUR PROGRAM
 The Jewellery Arts program at George Brown College focuses on both the goldsmithing skills and design skills that are necessary to succeed
as a designer/goldsmith. You learn all aspects of jewellery making – sawing, filing, soldering, casting, forging and decorative metal
techniques such as inlay, filigree and chasing, as well as the particulars of working with silver, gold and platinum. You are required to
utilize various design strategies and study the wide variety of jewellery forms open to you as a designer. Development of the creative process
is stressed.
You are encouraged to work to the highest goldsmithing standards as you create jewellery with precious metals and gemstones. Projects are
designed to advance technical and design skills, while at the same time permitting individual expression.
Many courses have prerequisites;
please consult your faculty advisor or review the Jewellery Arts pathway document posted on the website at www.georgebrown.ca/jewellery.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Good eyesight (corrected vision is accepted), a high degree of manual dexterity, mechanical inclination, patience, initiative and artistic
sense are the qualities necessary to succeed in this field.
"It was challenging and satisfying to learn the skills of the jewellery trade at George Brown College. The program
was comprehensive, the training was thorough, and the staff was dedicated to our success."
Brenda Radford
(2005 graduate, Jewellery Arts)
Radford Studio
YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS
For information on future study options, see transferguide.georgebrown.ca.
PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS
George Brown College also offers evening and weekend courses and certificate programs in Jewellery Skills and Jewellery Design. For the
Continuing Education Course Guide see our website at coned.georgebrown.ca (not equivalent to the full-time program).
YOUR CAREER
The jewellery industry offers a large variety of opportunities. Many of our graduates establish their own businesses as studio jewellers,
designing and making a line of jewellery. Others work as goldsmiths or designers, or in repair, gemsetting, or sales and management. Career
opportunities exist in fine jewellery or in fashion jewellery in retail, wholesale or manufacturing.
COURSES
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the detailed course descriptions for this program
SEMESTER 1
JEWL1013 Goldsmithing I
JEWL1017 Metal Finishing I
JEWL1034 Introduction to Gemmology I
JEWL1047 Jewellery as an Industry
JEWL1038 Technical Drawing
COMP1082 Computer Skills and Applications
SEMESTER 2
JEWL1030 Goldsmithing II
JEWL1019 Metal Finishing II
JEWL1037 Introduction to Gemmology II
JEWL1045 Jewellery Casting
GHUM1023 History of Jewellery
GHUM1049 Design and Colour Theory
SEMESTER 3
JEWL1050 Industry Skills I
JEWL1051 Jewellery Projects A
JEWL1055 Jewellery Design I
JEWL1054 Jewellery Rendering and Illustration I
JEWL Program
Specialization Electives (choose two)*
SEMESTER 4
JEWL2021 Industry Skills II
JEWL2024 Jewellery Projects B
JEWL2023 Jewellery Design II
JEWL Program
Specialization Electives (choose two)*
GNED General
Education Elective (choose one)
SEMESTER 5
JEWL3024 Jewellery Projects C
JEWL Program
Specialization Electives (choose three)*
GNED General
Education Elective (choose one)
SEMESTER 6
JEWL3035 Jewellery Projects D
JEWL Program
Specialization Electives (choose three)*
STS1037 Career
Planning and Development
*Program Specialization Electives (ten Specialization electives required)
Jewellery electives vary by semester: see courses offered at time of registration.
JEWL2006 Gemsetting I
JEWL2011 Gemsetting II
JEWL1059 Model Making I
JEWL1060 Model Making II
JEWL2007 Jewellery Repair I
JEWL2008 Jewellery Repair II
JEWL1053 Intermediate Gemmology I
JEWL2022 Intermediate Gemmology II
JEWL2001 Jewellery Rendering and Illustration
II
JEWL1052 Metal Forming A
JEWL2028 Metal Forming B
JEWL1056 Production Techniques A
JEWL2029 Production Techniques B
JEWL1057 Decorative Techniques A
JEWL2025 Decorative Techniques B
JEWL2026 ArtCAM: Computer Modelling I
JEWL2036 ArtCAM: Computer Modelling II
JEWL1067 Material Innovations
JEWL1061 Independent Studies A
JEWL1062 Independent Studies B
JEWL1004 Enamelling I
JEWL2027 Enamelling II
JEWL2030 Craft Show Management
*See Computer Skills Challenge Testing
For more information,
Call 416-415-5000, ext. 4462
or email
For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar 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 admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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