Jewelry Design Certificate
The Jewelry Design certificate program provides students with the fundamental knowledge of design theory and the technical hand-rendering skills commonly employed in jewelry design. Students acquire a working knowledge of jewelry artistry. Skills taught include illustrating the shape, form and texture of metal; working with drafting tools; and rendering yellow and white metals as well as a range of faceted and cabochon gemstones and pearls. By the completion of the program, students will have a portfolio of class projects and custom designs ready for presentation to potential clients and employers.
What You’ll Earn: GIA Jewelry Design Certificate
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate ability to create designs based on sources of inspiration
- Describe jewelry design theory and artistry
- Demonstrate rendering skills with graphite, colored pencils and water color paints
- Illustrate the shape, form and texture of metal
- Render faceted and cabochon gems, pearls and colored stones
- Demonstrate traditional drafting techniques used for enhanced rendering
- Develop and refine motifs used for jewelry design
Possible Career Paths
- Jewelry Designer
- Custom Designer
- Hand Renderer
- Sales Associate
- Technical Designer
