Jewellery Design (SEG Award – Level 2 Certificate)

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

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses. However, it will be beneficial if you’ve already completed one of our Jewellery short courses.

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

£1,249

Deposit

You can choose to secure your place with a deposit of £400 and pay the remainder of your fees in two further instalments of £400 and £449. Simply, choose this option when booking your place online. The total balance of your course fee is payable by 1 October 2024. See our T&Cs (below) for further details.

Any additional costs

Please be aware you'll need to purchase the silver for your pieces. This will incur an additional cost on top of your course fee.

You’ll be able to purchase silver through your tutor during your first lesson, or you can purchase it independently. You’ll also be provided with a list of suggested suppliers during your first class.

Costs will vary according to the amount of silver that you choose to use in your designs. Projects can be designed to suit everyone’s budget.

You’ll also need to supply some basic study materials. Likewise, you’ll need to dress appropriately for the class for health and safety reasons. See the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.

Additional materials and resources will be provided by AUB and is included in your course fee.

• Notebook and pens/pencils to make notes
• Sketchbook
• Wear old clothes or an apron
• Wear closed-toe shoes
• Glasses if you need them for close-up work
• Long hair must be tied back

• Cutting, sanding, filing, and finishing metal 
• Material exploration and experimentation 
• Soldering, folding, and forming metal 
• Shaping and texturing 
• Decorative techniques including stone setting 
• Appropriate and effective use of traditional tools and crafting methods  
• Variety of research strategies  
• How to turn ideas into creative and sophisticated concepts  

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
• Possess improved artistic skills
• Have an understanding of the basic principles and more advanced techniques to create jewellery
• Possess a broad range of practical and technical skills
• Be able to work to a set brief and develop suitable ideas and bodies of work in response  
• Possess an enhanced ability to visually communicate your ideas and develop your visual voice
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• 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 shortcourses@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed

Will I be assessed?

Yes, if you complete this one-year programme and meet the necessary ongoing assessment criteria set by Skills Education Group you’ll be awarded an accredited Level 2 Skills Education Group certificate.

You’ll take part in group discussions and share your work for feedback. As the course progresses your tutor will measure your overall performance and offer essential guidance and feedback, so you know how you're getting on.