Jewelry and Metal Arts, Associate in Arts

Through this comprehensive program of study for metal arts and jewelry making, students learn a wide range of historical and contemporary techniques. They hone their technical skills through practice, resulting in a well-rounded body of work that demonstrates proficiency at a level required for commercial pursuits.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Make individualized works of jewelry and metal arts that convey personal expression.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills related to planning and fabricating jewelry and/or metal art sculpture.
  • Identify and research historical and cultural objects as inspiration for jewelry and metal art designs.
  • Present a cohesive body of work for critique and display at public venues.

Associate in Arts Degree Major Requirements

Required Core
ARTD 40Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing3
or ARTD 40A Jewelry and Metal Arts I
ARTD 41ASmall Metal Casting: Jewelry I3
ARTD 42AJewelry: Metalsmithing I3
Select 15 units from either the Jewelry or Metal Arts list of courses:15
Jewelry Emphasis
Jewelry and Metal Arts II
Jewelry & Metal Arts III
Jewelry and Metal Arts IV
Small Metal Casting: Jewelry II
Small Metal Casting: Jewelry III
Small Metal Casting: Jewelry IV
Jewelry: Stone Setting I
Jewelry: Stone Setting II
Jewelry: Stone Setting III
Metal Arts: Enameling I
Metal Arts: Enameling II
Jewelry: Granulation and Fusing
Jewelry: Stone Lapidary Basics I
Jewelry: Stone Lapidary Basics II
Jewelry Mechanisms
Jewelry: Chain and Ring Making
Jewelry: Soldering
Metal Arts Emphasis
Jewelry and Metal Arts II
Jewelry & Metal Arts III
Jewelry and Metal Arts IV
Small Metal Casting: Jewelry II
Small Metal Casting: Jewelry III
Small Metal Casting: Jewelry IV
Jewelry: Metalsmithing II
Jewelry: Metalsmithing III
Metal Arts: Enameling I
Metal Arts: Enameling II
Jewelry: Granulation and Fusing
The Art of Tinsmithing
Jewelry: Soldering
TOTAL MAJOR UNITS24
Additional Requirements
Complete Competency Requirements, general education pattern (MPC General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC), and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 degree-applicable units.36
Total Units60

Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.  
 

The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.

Suggested 2-Year Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallUnits
ENGL 1A
College Composition
or College Composition: Enhanced
3
LIBR 50 Introduction to Library and Research Skills 1
ARTD 40A Jewelry and Metal Arts I 3
MPC GE Area F 3
Electives (COUN 50 or 51 Recommended) 3
 Units13
Spring
MPC GE Area A2 (MATH 10 or MATH 16 Recommended) 4
ARTD 41A Small Metal Casting: Jewelry I 3
ARTD 42A Jewelry: Metalsmithing I 3
MPC GE Area C 3
Electives 3
 Units16
Year 2
Fall
Select 9 units from either the Jewelry or Metal Arts list of courses 9
MPC GE Area B and Lab 4
MPC GE Area E2 3
 Units16
Spring
Select 6 units from either the Jewelry or Metal Arts list of courses 6
MPC GE Area D 3
Electives 6
 Units15
 Total Units60