Progressive jewellery

Do you have good jewellery making skills? Can you: pierce, file, drill, anneal, solder, bend and form metal with minimal supervision? If the answer is yes and you want to improve your designs and push your technical skills to a higher standard, you’re ready for this course. Intermediate/advanced level.

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Key course information

Dates
18/04/12 - 20/06/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
10 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £226
Senior fee: £226
Concession: £116

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VV865

Availability
Available
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This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

Learning to work more independently on your own projects in a safe environment. Perfecting ongoing skills, discovering different techniques to try out, and perhaps looking at new ways of approaching design and making by stepping out of your comfort zone with the tutor’s gentle nudging.

What topics will we cover?

You should bring to class some ideas of what you would like to make. In discussion with the tutor you will realise these plans at your own pace. Please be aware that there will be no class-wide projects.

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

- understand the working properties of metal and other materials
- know a range of techniques used in the making of pieces
- use a range of hand tools and types of machinery with confidence
- know and implement good health and safety practice in the workshop.

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

You should be able to perform, without the tutor's help, basic jewellery-making skills such as piercing, filing, drilling, annealing, soldering, bending and forming. You should be familiar with properties of commonly used metals in jewellery, and be aware of basic health and safety issues in the studio.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations and hand-outs, and health and safety information. It will be beneficial if you can take part in informal group discussions.
You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations, and recognise and draw simple geometric shapes.

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?

In a well equipped workshop setting, through demonstrations and photographic examples of jewellery that show how the above skills are developed. Individual support and advice will be given to extend your abilities.

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

City Lit provides almost all the basic tools and equipment you will need for jewellery-making. We also provide basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as base metals (copper, gilding metal, etc.) and other materials (paper, enamel, etc.,) chemicals (pickle, borax, etc.,) and sundries (etching resist, polishing compound, etc.).

There will be some items you need to buy on your own, such as saw blades, all precious metals (silver, gold, etc.) and stones. You will also need a sketchbook for your design work and to write notes on exhibitions or any other relevant information. As you gain experience you might want to invest in your own tools.

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

No.

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. Your tutor will advise you.

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?

You may wish to continue to make jewellery in the subsequent terms of this course with the skills you have acquired. You may also like to progress to studying on a structured course such as 'Structured jewellery', which is offered at different levels.

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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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
18/04/12 to 20/06/12	Wed	18:00 - 21:00	10 weeks	£226	£226	£116	VV865	Started	» Select
18/04/12 to 27/06/12	Wed	10:30 - 16:30	11 weeks	£356	£218	£165	VV864	Started	» Select
21/09/11 to 30/11/11	Wed	10:30 - 16:30	11 weeks	£356	£218	£165	VV860	Finished	» Select
28/09/11 to 30/11/11	Wed	18:00 - 21:00	10 weeks	£226	£226	£116	VV861	Finished	» Select
11/01/12 to 14/03/12	Wed	18:00 - 21:00	10 weeks	£226	£226	£116	VV863	Finished	» Select
11/01/12 to 21/03/12	Wed	10:30 - 16:30	11 weeks	£356	£218	£165	VV862	Finished	» Select

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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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