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Jewellery Art and Design diploma provides hands-on experience in the design and fabrication of jewellery through intensive courses in metal techniques, drawing, design, history of jewellery, gemmology, digital jewellery design, and business management. Opportunity to transfer to jewellery degree programs at AUA (Calgary), or NSCAD University (Halifax).

Jewellery Art and Design Diploma

Vancouver Community College

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Academic Admission Requirement

1. Interview - please bring the following to your interview: 
 
- Portfolio demonstrating artistic ability including 10-20 pieces.* Some examples include:
    - Drawing and Painting
    - Photography
    - Collage
    - Sculpture
    - Jewellery
    - Textile and fibre arts
    - Metal and/or wood work
    - Ceramics
    - Any other art or craft demonstrating creativity and/or manual dexterity
    - Resume
    - Letter of intent
 
*Note: If you do not have a portfolio, you are asked to bring a collection or found images or jewellery, and be prepared to discuss what makes them examples of fine craftsmanship or effective design. 


Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
2. Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encourages to connect with VCC's Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC's Indigenous Enrolment policy and services.
3. If you are missing any prerequisites, VCC offers academic upgrading, English as a Second Language courses, and university transfer options. 

Admission Advice

Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
International students may refer to the VCC International page for details on admission deadlines. 

Vancouver Community College

Jewellery Art and Design Diploma

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