Jewellery Arts Program (F114)

Program Description

Leadership Claims

This fine jewellery program is unique in the Greater Toronto Area. George Brown College has the most comprehensive facilities and is one of the largest jewellery education providers in North America.

Program Overview

Immerse yourself in the world of jewellery creation and design with our three-year Jewellery Arts advanced diploma program. Equipping you with essential goldsmithing techniques and design skills, this program paves the way for you to become a skilled jewellery designer and goldsmith. From foundational skills like sawing, filing, soldering, casting, and forging to intricate decorative metal techniques, the curriculum covers all aspects of jewellery making. You'll also venture into advanced computer modelling and design, ensuring a comprehensive skill set that sets you up for success in this dynamic field.

Full Description

The three-year Jewellery Arts advanced diploma program introduces you to various design strategies as you study the many jewellery forms available to you. You'll use technology to flex your creative skills, while gaining fundamental jewellery business skills throughout the program.

Set your sights on achieving the highest standards of goldsmithing as you create jewellery with precious metals and gemstones, pushing your skills to new heights. Projects blend technical expertise with individual expression, while an annual jewellery exhibition spotlights your creations. Dive into competitions, industry events, and volunteering opportunities that amplify your experience and connection within the vibrant jewellery community.

Program Requirements

  • This program requires you to have access to a personal laptop or desktop computer, and reliable Internet access for synchronous classes.
  • You'll need to purchase a Rhino 7 software licence; more information will be provided after registration.
  • For information on computer requirements for running Rhino 7 software, please visit the Rhino website
  • We'll provide you with a list of textbooks to purchase after registration.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

The jewellery industry offers a large variety of opportunities. Graduates work as bench goldsmiths or designers and many as specialists in repair, gemsetting and custom fine jewellery. Some establish businesses as studio jewellers, designing, making, and marketing jewellery to customers. Career opportunities exist in fine jewellery or fashion jewellery within retail, wholesale, or manufacturing contexts.

Educational Pathways

Opportunities to receive transfer credits toward further study to attain a degree in Jewellery and Gemmology are available.

For information about future study options, see the Transfer Guide.

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
 
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

Latest alumni stories 

A photo of graduate Edna I. Milevsky

"As an older student, after having launched and sold a fintech start-up as well as having raised four daughters, I was looking to rekindle my lifetime passion for Jewellery, gemstones and artistic design. George Brown College and its Jewellery Arts program as well as its Gemmology program turned out to be the ideal place for the next step in my lifecycle. It gave me the necessary tools, the critical connections and the nurturing environment to create, experiment and grow. But best of all were the passionate and caring people I met over those wonderful years as a returning student."

Edna I. Milevsky
Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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