JDSN 1100 — 3 UNITS MATERIAL & METHODS FOR JEWELRY MANUFACTURING

This course introduces students to the jeweler's bench, tools, and basic manufacturing methods used in jewelry making. Students learn the terminology of the jewelry trade, and develop an understanding of appropriate materials and methods used for specific applications.

JDSN 1200 — 3 UNITS RENDERING I

This course introduces students to the basic techniques of rendering for jewelry design. Students draw perspective illustrations of necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, rings, and other jewelry.

JDSN 1400 — 3 UNITS RENDERING II

This class emphasizes the importance of rendering detail accurately. Students learn to express the distinctive artistic attributes of jewelry through the use of colored pencils, markers, and gouache. Prerequisites: JDSN 1100, JDSN 1200

JDSN 1500 — 3 UNITS INTRODUCTION TO CAD

This course introduces students to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as a multimedia computer tool for creative design and presentation. Students gain hands-on experience in creating and editing digital photography, illustrations, technical drawings, compositions, and personal branding.

JDSN 1600 — 3 UNITS METALSMITHING I 

In this course, students apply jewelry fabrication techniques necessary to create and produce jewelry designs. Prerequisites: GNST 1620, JDSN 1100

JDSN 1700 — 3 UNITS WAX CARVING & CASTING

After learning the techniques, materials, and principles of wax carving by hand and casting, students in this course produce wax models and cast their designs to produce finished jewelry settings. Prerequisites: GNST 1620, JDSN 1100, JDSN 1200

JDSN 1800 — 6 UNITS METALSMITHING II

Students in this course continue to build the technical skills for the fabrication of jewelry. Construction of connecting mechanisms as well as techniques for forming and manipulating metals (such as chasing and raising) are explored. Students analyze and develop creative solutions to the challenges inherent in these processes. Prerequisites: JDSN 1400, JDSN 1600, JDSN 1700

JDSN 1850 — 3 UNITS BUSINESS OF JEWELRY DESIGN

This course outlines the components for costume, bridge, and fine jewelry collections. Students are introduced to all of the elements needed to launch and run a successful jewelry design business. Prerequisites: GNST 1520, GNST 1560, GNST 1620

JDSN 1900 — 3 UNITS CREATIVE DESIGN FOR JEWELRY DESIGN I

Students in this course draw upon their research skills and their understanding of the principles and elements of design to create and produce jewelry pieces inspired by global influences. Prerequisites: JDSN 1400, JDSN 1600, JDSN 1700

JDSN 2100 — 3 UNITS COMPUTER-AIDED JEWELRY DESIGN I

This course introduces students to Rhinoceros as a multimedia computer tool for creative design and presentation. Students gain hands-on experience in creating new designs, drawing line sheets, executing technical sketches, and preparing color stories and materials concepts. Prerequisites: GNST 1520, GNST 1560, JDSN 1400, JDSN 1700

JDSN 2200 — 6 UNITS METALSMITHING III 

Students continue to strengthen and perfect their metalsmithing skills by exploring advanced surface techniques such as reticulation, mokumé gane, and enameling. This course also enables students to use the stone setting and finishing techniques required for finished pieces of jewelry. Prerequisites: JDSN 1700, JDSN 1800, JDSN 1850

JDSN 2300 — 6 UNITS CREATIVE DESIGN FOR JEWELRY II

In this course, students combine various media and techniques to produce jewelry pieces of their own design. Prerequisites: JDSN 1800, JDSN 1850, JDSN 1900

JDSN 2500 — 3 UNITS COMPUTER-AIDED JEWELRY DESIGN II 

A continuation of JDSN 2100 Computer-Aided Jewelry Design I, the primary objective of this course is to create a solid model in Rhino. Students calculate stone and precious metal weights and automate the conversion of the design models into STL files ready for rapid prototyping. Prerequisites: JDSN 1850, JDSN 1900, JDSN 2100

JDSN 2700 — 6 UNITS CREATIVE DESIGN FOR JEWELRY III

As a culmination of their training, students design individual jewelry collections. The course includes discussions of sourcing, merchandising, and marketing as they relate to students' designs. Prerequisites: JDSN 2200, JDSN 2300

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JDSN 2950 — 3 UNITS SAMPLE CASE DEVELOPMENT & PRESENTATION 

Students develop a sample case exhibiting examples of the work they have created throughout the program. The sample cases are presented to and evaluated by a jury of professionals. Prerequisites: JDSN 1900, JDSN 2200