Metal Techniques 4: Specialized Jewellery Processes

Course code JADE 2225

Credit 6.0

Length 150.0 hours

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In this technical course, students are encouraged to pursue their own individual interests by researching specialized techniques and presenting them to the class. Options for these research projects could include chasing and repoussé, anticlastic raising, granulation, engraving, pavé diamond setting, hollowware, advanced forging, fold-forming, lapidary, and inlay techniques. Basic enameling techniques and basic jewellery repair will also be covered.

Prerequisites

JADE 2220.

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.

  • Independent research
  • Specialized jewellery trades: chasing and repoussé, anticlastic raising, granulation, engraving, pavé diamond setting, hollowware, advanced forging, fold-forming, lapidary, and inlay techniques
  • Enamel
  • Jewellery repair

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40534 January 4, 2027
to April 16, 2027
Lab 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.