Jewellery & Art Metalcraft (Level 5)
Overview
Jewellery making and decorative metalcraft have taken pride of place in Irish craftsmanship since the Bronze age. Over the centuries there has been a strong tradition of silver-smithing. This course will focus on the skills required for the making of jewellery and metal-craft objets dart, with a strong emphasis on process and design.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (5 passes)
Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
Applicants of mature years will be considered on their merits
Students should present examples of their creative work at interview
Course Outline
- Jewellery Making Skills
- Soldering, Cutting, Filing, Raising
- Enamelling, Scoring & Folding
- Stone Setting, Etching
- Metal Colouration
- Embossing, Polishing
- Design, Drawing
- Appreciation & History of Jewellery
- Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design
- Combined Materials
- Start Your Own Business
- Communications
- Work Experience
Duration
One/Two years full time
Progression
Students may apply to a range of Higher Education Institutions through the Higher Education Links Schemes.
Certification
FETAC (NCVA): – Craft, Level 5, ACXXX (Level 6 in Year Two Pending)
