Jewellery Design (SEG Award – Level 1 Certificate)

• Exploring jewellery design, historical influences, and leading jewellery designers
• A variety of research techniques
• Interpreting and developing design ideas and concept progression
• Exploring tools, materials, and experimentation
• Health and safety and safe working practices
• Exploring non-precious metals and crafting techniques (folding, forming, and shaping)
• Working to a brief (project assignments)
• Decorative and texturing techniques
• Appropriate and effective use of traditional tools, crafting methods, and techniques
• How to turn ideas into creative and wearable concepts 
• Creating simple jewellery pieces
• Projects delivered and conducted over two terms
• Termly formative student/tutor personal development feedback sessions

At the end of the course you'll:

• Be prepared and confident in taking the next step in your creative journey, including pursuing further academic studies.
• Have an understanding of the basic principles, alternative, and advanced techniques to construct and create jewellery.
• Possess broadened practical and technical skills.
• Be able to work to a set brief and develop suitable ideas and bodies of work in response.
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and potential and feel inspired.
• Be able to visually communicate your ideas and develop your creative visual voice.
• Have boosted creativity and imagination.
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course.

You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed.

Will I be assessed?

You'll be continually assessed throughout the course in a variety of ways, including practical tasks, observations, assignments, presentations, and portfolio reviews.

In each of the two termly Saturday sessions, you'll receive a personal formative performance review by your tutor.

SEG will conduct final assessment of work submitted for Level 1 moderation; graded Pass/Fail.

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

Beginners or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.

Experience or qualifications required

No previous jewellery making experience is necessary; however, it’ll be advantageous if you’ve already completed a creative art, or jewellery based short course, or have a passion to expand your knowledge and skills in this immersive creative subject.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£889

Can I secure my place with a deposit?

You can secure your place on the course today with a deposit of £400 of your total fee.  Choose this option when you book your place online.  Total balance of course fees payable by 1 December 2026. Please refer to our AUB Academy Booking T&Cs for more information.

Instalment option:

• Deposit: £400
• Instalment: £489

Any additional costs

The course doesn't demand students to purchase precious metals (e.g. silver). However, should you wish to incorporate precious metals into your jewellery pieces, these need to be purchased independently. A list of recommended suppliers will be provided by your course tutor on request.

The emphasis of the course focuses on the creative processes and development of design ideas, so projects can be adapted to suit everyone’s budget.

• Notebook
• Pens and pencils
• Sketchbook
• Wear old clothes or an apron (flat, closed-toe shoes will be required for specific workshop sessions)
• Glasses (for close-up work)