Program Description
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This program will give students
a comprehensive education in the design theory and technical and
aesthetic skills required by the jewellery and metals industry
for entry level positions. This program initiates student to create
functional and aesthetic jewellery and metalwork. And also makes
them familiar with styles in jewellery and metals from ancient
to contemporary times. This program provides the student with
skills needed to produce and repair jewellery, flatware and hollowware.
Students explore traditional and contemporary techniques, materials
and concerns as they move forward in the program and also they
are provided with conceptual, creative, critical and technical
support and a stimulating variety of perspectives and approaches.
The emphasis in Semesters 1 and 2 is on basic information and
techniques as related to jewellery. Advanced jewellery techniques
will be learned as well as hollowware and flatware in Semester
3 and 4. At the end of either Semester 2 or 4, a co-op work term
is mandatory. The students will acquire four months of hands-on
paid, co-operative work experience with industries who are interested
in these skills. The co-operative plan links theory and practice
very effectively. |
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Career Opportunities
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The graduates will be introduced
to accounting and business practices suitable for small business,
which will allow them to seek out employment with an existing
manufacturer. As well the graduates will be reliably able to demonstrate
their skills to the production aspects of the industry. Graduates
will be able to find services in jewellery manufacturing, jewellery
retailing and custom studios. Moreover they are capable to work
in design, production and/or retailing within the industry. |
Common Job Titles:
- Jewellery Technician and Jewellery Designer |
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Employment Prospects -
Over the next five years: Good
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Employment for this occupation
is expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations
through the year 2005. |
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Characteristics of Occupation
Main Industries of Employment:
- Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores,
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Miscellaneous Manufacturing,
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Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing,
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Personal and Household
Goods Wholesaler-Distributors,
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Performing Arts,
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Spectator Sports
and Related Industries |
Income:
Average
Annual Employment Income $27,000
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Admission Requirements
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- Ontario Secondary
School Diploma at or above the general level, or equivalent
- Grade 12 English
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Immigration Prospects for Canada/USA |
Latest information is available upon request. |
