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JADE 2225: Metal Techniques 4: Specialized Jewellery Processes 

Effective date

September 2022 

Department

Jewellery Art & Design 

School

Trades, Technology and Design 
 




Description

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. 

Credits

6.0 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

JADE 2220. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 150
Total Hours: 150
 

Instructional Strategies

Demonstrations, independent research, presentations, hands-on exercises 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

65 

3-4 technical and creative assignments worth 10-20% each 

Project 

35 

Research project 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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