Jewelry and Metal Arts, Certificate of Achievement
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:
- Create a range of fabrication and casting techniques for jewelry.
- Identify and research historical and cultural objects as inspiration for designs.
- Make individualized works of personal expression.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills to continue to develop and build upon their foundation.
- Present a cohesive body of work for public venues.
Certificate of Achievement 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 Units | 24 |
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 Course Sequence
Jewelry Emphasis
Year 1 | ||
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Fall | Units | |
ARTD 40A | Jewelry and Metal Arts I (Core Requirement) | 3 |
ARTD 41A | Small Metal Casting: Jewelry I (Core Requirement) | 3 |
ARTD 42A | Jewelry: Metalsmithing I (Core Requirement) | 3 |
Units | 9 | |
Spring | ||
Select fifteen units from the following: | 15 | |
Jewelry and Metal Arts II or Jewelry and Metal Arts II or Jewelry & Metal Arts III or Jewelry and Metal Arts IV or Small Metal Casting: Jewelry II or Small Metal Casting: Jewelry III or Small Metal Casting: Jewelry IV or Jewelry: Stone Setting I or Jewelry: Stone Setting II or Jewelry: Stone Setting III or Metal Arts: Enameling I or Metal Arts: Enameling II or Jewelry: Granulation and Fusing or Jewelry: Stone Lapidary Basics I or Jewelry: Stone Lapidary Basics II or Jewelry Mechanisms or Jewelry: Chain and Ring Making or Jewelry: Soldering | ||
Units | 15 | |
Total Units | 24 |
This program can be completed within one year (2 semesters). If a student wants to focus on specific media or techniques, they will need 4 consecutive semesters.
Metal Arts Emphasis
Year 1 | ||
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Fall | Units | |
ARTD 40A | Jewelry and Metal Arts I (Core Requirement) | 3 |
ARTD 41A | Small Metal Casting: Jewelry I (Core Requirement) | 3 |
ARTD 42A | Jewelry: Metalsmithing I (Core Requirement) | 3 |
Units | 9 | |
Spring | ||
Select fifteen units from the following: | 15 | |
Jewelry and Metal Arts II or Jewelry and Metal Arts II or Jewelry & Metal Arts III or Jewelry and Metal Arts IV or Small Metal Casting: Jewelry II or Small Metal Casting: Jewelry III or Small Metal Casting: Jewelry IV or Jewelry: Metalsmithing II or Jewelry: Metalsmithing III or Metal Arts: Enameling I or Metal Arts: Enameling II or Jewelry: Granulation and Fusing or The Art of Tinsmithing or Jewelry: Soldering | ||
Units | 15 | |
Total Units | 24 |
This program can be completed within one year (2 semesters). If a student wants to focus on specific media or techniques, then they will need 4 consecutive semesters.