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George Brown College
Duration : 2 Years
Intake : September
IELTS : 6.0
TOEFL : 80
PTE : 54
Level : Undergraduate Diploma
Tuition & fees : $ 14,330 CAD Per Year
George Brown College Contact Details

1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, 10038, USA
Email: intlgradadmission@pace.edu
Phone: +18667223338

* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.

About Jewellery Methods Program in George Brown College

FULL DESCRIPTION

The Jewellery Methods program provides you with the skills and abilities necessary to succeed in this demanding profession as a goldsmith/bench jeweller. The essential skills of measuring, sawing, filing, soldering and finishing are stressed early in the program. These skills are built upon through the introduction and practice of many traditional and contemporary techniques. Once essential skills are achieved, you study more advanced goldsmithing techniques, jewellery repair, gemsetting and model making, as well as jewellery elective subjects.

Jewellery history, technical drawing, gemmology and an overview of the industry are included to provide you with a broad knowledge of the jewellery field.

PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Create jewellery items in copper, brass, silver and gold, using fundamental goldsmithing skills for entry-level employment in the jewellery industry.
  • Create wax models using hand-carving techniques.
  • Set gemstones in simple settings to industry standards.
  • Repair jewellery to industry standards and to meet customer satisfaction.
  • Produce multiple reproductions of jewellery using the lost wax casting process.
  • Incorporate polishing techniques to produce market ready jewellery items.
  • Differentiate gemstones and their properties as required in the jewellery industry.
  • Contextualize jewellery according to historical and stylistic qualities to assess provenance, materials and method of production.
  • Use technical drawing techniques to communicate jewellery designs as required.
  • Follow ethic, security and business practices consistent with jewellery industry standards.
  • Employ jewellery tools, equipment and materials in a confident and safe manner.
  • Use computer software (CAD) skills to produce 2D drawings and 3D models of complex jewellery forms.
  • Produce a professional portfolio that documents attained skills for employment applications.
  • Construct finished jewellery pieces according to given designs.

YOUR CAREER

This program will prepare the successful graduate for an entry-level position as a bench jeweller. The jewellery industry offers a large variety of opportunities with careers in manufacturing, repair, gemsetting, retail or wholesale, precious metals or fashion jewellery and accessories. Some of our graduates establish their own jewellery businesses.

FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS

Successful graduates may continue their studies in the Gemmology certificate program (F105) at George Brown College. Graduates with both Jewellery and Gemmology education have a significant advantage in the workplace.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Have graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college)

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS          :         6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band
  • TOEFL        :        80 (Internet-based) minimum 20 in each skill band
  • PTE             :         54, overall minimum 50 in each skill band

George Brown College Highlights

Type of College Public
Campus Setting Urban
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Number of Campuses 3 + 3 (location/centers)
Type of programs Certifications, Diploma, Degree, and Continuing Education
Number of full-time students 32,000 +
Number of part-time students 3,000 +
%age of International Students 17%
Official Website www.georgebrown.ca

George Brown College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Student Type Tuition Fee
Canadian students 2780 - 15310 USD(two semesters)
International Students 11,320 - 23,900 USD(two semesters)

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Residence Fees

Although rents may vary depending on quality and location, most rents listed by the Housing Service are within the following ranges:

Accommodation Type Rent
Shared Accommodation 500 - 700 USD per month
One - Bedroom Apartment 900 - 1,200 USD per month
Two - Bedroom Apartment 1,100 - 1,500 USD per month
Three - Bedroom Apartment 1,300 - 1,800 USD per month

Meal Plans

The college provide three types of meal plan options its students, the details of which are mentioned below:

Plan Name Cost
Annual Swipe & Save Plan 1700 USD
Semester Swipe & Save Plan 850 USD
Swipe & Save Reloadable Card 400 USD

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