NSCAD University

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Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing

NSCAD University

Faculty:Craft Foundation
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Metal and Jewellery Arts
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $8,937
National: $8,937
International: $22,069

This cost estimate is based on the 2022-2023 academic year for 30 credits.



Careers:ArtistsArtisans and Craftspersons

Description:

The Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing program offers students opportunities to explore the media and practices of jewellery and holloware. The fields of Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing are experiencing a renaissance of diverse creative approaches. You will explore a wide variety of concepts and philosophies as you engage in critical discussions about content and form in order to create a new language of metal. The program offers a broadly based metals education, including studies of art jewellery, holloware, product design, and metal business practice. Design and technical projects emphasize problem solving, conceptual development, and analytical thinking. From basic skills development, you will go on to explore advanced technical procedures and to develop your individual artistic practice.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Applicants who have completed, or expect to complete high school by year-end but have not attended a post-secondary institution or university should apply to the Foundation Program.
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Portfolio

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on June 15, 2022