NQ Jewellery
- SubjectJewellery
- QualificationNational Qualification
- CodeNCJEWELL-F121A
- Study methods
Full-time
Start term: August 2012
Duration: 1 year 
Course contactAdministrator
0141 272 0645
Course Description
Introduction to design and production of jewellery in both precious and non-precious materials. Studio-based projects cover drawing, design development, leading to workshop-based projects which develop the basic techniques of working in metal. Craft skills such as piercing and inlay, stone setting doming and forming and surface decoration are developed by working on individual pieces of jewellery.
SCQF Level
5 to 6
Why Cardonald?
The Jewellery School at Cardonald College Glasgow has been established for almost 30 years. We have successfully gained international recognition developing links in Germany, Italy, Finland and Portugal. These have been through projects, funded by the British Council workshops with Niessing (a leading German jewellery manufacturer) and a visit to the International Jewellery Trade Fair.
Many students successfully articulate onto degree courses and gain recognition in National and International competitions. Other students are employed in jewellery, jewellery related businesses and some are self employed.
The lecturing staff in the department are all exhibiting jewellers/designers, find out more about Anne Graham. Sponsors of the course have included: The Incorporation of Goldsmiths, Niessing, Orro, HW Tankel (Scotland) Ltd, The Incorporation of Hammermen, Chivas Brothers, Gerrards Investment Managers, and Ian Mundie & Son.
Entry Requirements
- Portfolio of art and design work.
- Higher Art and Design or equivalent.
Progression Routes
- HND Jewellery.
- 1st year BDes at University or Art School.
