Metal Techniques 3: Advanced Fabrication

Course code JADE 2220

Credit 6.0

Length 150.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course, students learn to put their fabrication skills to use on more complex projects. Incorporating hollowform construction, advanced soldering, and hinges and mechanisms, they gain a deeper understanding of traditional goldsmithing skills. Efficiency and time management, as they relate to saleability of handmade items and jewellery services, are also addressed.

Prerequisites

JADE 1123, JADE 1127.

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What you will learn

  • Hollowform construction
  • Hinges
  • Box clasp
  • Efficiency
  • Planning and Time Management
  • Karat Golds and Platinum

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.