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
Code | Title | Units |
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Required Core | ||
ARTD 40 | Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing | 3 |
or ARTD 40A | Jewelry and Metal Arts I | |
ARTD 41A | Small Metal Casting: Jewelry I | 3 |
ARTD 42A | Jewelry: Metalsmithing I | 3 |
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 UNITS | 24 | |
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 Units | 60 |
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
Year 1 | ||
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Fall | Units | |
ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE | 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 | |
Units | 13 | |
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 | |
Units | 16 | |
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 | |
Units | 16 | |
Spring | ||
Select 6 units from either the Jewelry or Metal Arts list of courses | 6 | |
MPC GE Area D | 3 | |
Electives | 6 | |
Units | 15 | |
Total Units | 60 |