Jewellery: precision skills training

A challenging and disciplined professional skills development opportunity for graduates and advanced jewellery makers. Train with 3 professional jewellers to acquire the eye and the patience required to work with greater precision. Informal interview required. *PLEASE NOTE: All interviews have taken place and all spaces have been offered.

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Key course information

Dates
02/10/11 - 20/05/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
12 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £470^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VV989*

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This unconventional course aims to improve your jewellery making skills by asking you to follow a series of 3 challenging projects. These projects can be combined to create a single item of jewellery but your tutors will not let you progress until you get it absolutely right, just as if you were an apprentice in the jewellery trade. By letting you acquire the eye for, and the patience required to work with greater precision, this course aims to help you to gain the ability to realise your design to a professional standard.

The class will meet at City Lit on 4 consecutive Sundays per term but you will be expected to carry on working in between these blocks of sessions in order to complete the projects. Since the maximum number of students is set at 12, you will receive more individual attention from your tutors than in a mainstream class where the numbers are set at 16.

What topics will we cover?

- box catch/ side snapper
- hinges and hinge-cross
- how to make hollow forms
- finishing jewellery to a high standard.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

By the end of the course you should have made a bracelet consisting of hollow forms joined by hinges fastening with a standard box catch or side snapper.

- Work out a detailed plan for the construction of jewellery piece(s).
- Precisely measure and mark metal
- Cut out and file to required measurements
- Make a tube, then use it to construct a hinge
- Apply appropriate type and level of finish.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is designed for students who have been making jewellery for years with a high level of skills. It is not suitable for beginners or students with very little experience in jewellery making. You are advised ask your current tutor for advice before enrolling or make an appointment for an informal interview with the visual arts office.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, handouts and for health and safety information, and will be able to take part in group discussions. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught through demonstrations and photographic examples of jewellery that show how the above skills are developed. Support and advice by the tutor will be given throughout the whole course. You will also be expected to do some work outside the class, such as designing, and, if necessary, making test pieces or finishing parts of your bracelet.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

City Lit provides most of the basic tools and equipment you will need for jewellery making.

However, all precious metals, stones, and other materials you might want to use must be provided by you. You will also have to bring your own saw blades, drill bits and emery paper.

The tutors will help you putting a list of materials together at the beginning of the course.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions. *PLEASE NOTE: All interviews have taken place and all spaces have been offered.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Visual arts

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