The second level of History and Culture of Jewellery familiarizes students with the development of movements in contemporary design and jewellery from the Nineteenth Century to the present. As global trade and travel increased, cross-cultural exchange and modernization led to the rise of many design movements whose influences are still being felt today. As traditional roles of craft, art and design were rejected, handmade objects became vehicles for individual expression, innovation, and even social critique. Through this course, students will be able to apply knowledge of historic design movements to their own design work, and also learn to understand the possibilities of jewellery beyond its commercial and aesthetic uses.
Prerequisites
JADE 1122.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Impressionism and Post-Impressionism
- Fauvism
- Cubism
- Futurism
- Arts and Crafts
- Art Nouveau
- Art Deco
- Dada and Surrealism
- Abstract Expressionism
- Pop Art
- Modernism- Bauhaus
- Postmodernism – earth works, public art, photo/video
- Studio craft movement
- Contemporary jewellery
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70661 |
September 1, 2026 to December 11, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.