HND Jewellery
- SubjectJewellery
- QualificationHigher National Diploma
- CodeHNJEWELL-F121A
- Study methods
Full-time
Start term: August 2012
Duration: 2 years 
Course contactAdministrator
0141 272 0645
Course Description
This course focuses on the design and manufacture of jewellery and silversmithing. Design is explored through drawing in studio-based projects. Craft skills such as casting, stone setting and silversmithing are balanced by theoretical studies in design history.
SCQF Level
8
Click here to view a selection of our students' jewellery.
Subjects Include
Creative project, lost wax casting, manufacturing techniques, art and design in context and silversmithing.
Why Cardonald?
The Jewellery department at Cardonald College has been established for almost 30 years. We have successfully gained international recognition developing links in Germany, Italy and Finland. These have been through projects, such as Open Circle, which was funded by the British Council and workshops with Niessing (a leading German Jewellery manufacturer).
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 self employed.
The lecturing staff in the department are all exhibiting jewellers/designers; find out more about lecturer 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
- NQ Jewellery.
- At least one Higher, preferably Art and Design.
- Portfolio of art and design work.
- Previous experience of jewellery making if no NQ.
International students
To check if your qualifications meet the entry requirements for this course, please contact our Information & Advice Centre on +44 (0) 141 272 3332.
Progression Routes
- Formal articulation agreements with 2nd or 3rd year entry to BDes Silversmithing & Jewellery at Glasgow School of Art.
- 2nd or 3rd year entry to BDes Jewellery & Metal Design at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design.
