Career FAQ: Jewellery Art and Design Diploma

VCC Jewellery classroom picture from Instagram: @vccjewellery

 

What do VCC graduates do?

• Self-employed Jeweller
• Jewellery Retail Salesperson 
• Jewellery Appraiser
• Jewellery Finisher
• Jewellery Designer
• Goldsmiths for custom design in gold and diamonds

Where do VCC graduates find employment in Vancouver?

• Cavalier Gastown
• Era Design (founded by a VCC alumni)
• Juvelisto (founded by a VCC alumni)
• Kara Yoo Jewelry (founded by a VCC alumni)
• Pyrrha
• Wolf Circus
• Many graduates are self-employed.

 

VCC Jewellery alumni Juliana Jara working on Ragnar Jewellers - Instagram: @julianajara

 

What is the salary range of VCC students and alumni?

• $20 to $40 per hour (average $27 per hour)

 

How does VCC connect students to employment opportunities?

• Potential employers are invited to VCC Jewellery Graduation Exhibition and Gala.
• More practice time spent on digital design, 3D printing, and other skills to increase employability.
• Employers often send job postings directly to VCC to hire students.

What are the admission requirements?

• Grade 12 graduation
• IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent
• Portfolio Review and Interview

Other useful information about the program

• Check out the program flyer
• View the details of the program
• Watch a quick video
• Join an Info Session
• Browse the photo album with students' work in 2019 and 2020
• Student awards donated by local businesses from $300 to $1000
• VCC Jewellery Department Leader Karin Jones is featured in Vancouver Art Gallery

 

VCC Jewellery student Raquel Ale made this gorgeous necklace - Instagram: @raquelale