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The 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).

Click [here](https://www.vcc.ca/international/programs/program-areas/design/jewellery-art-and-design/) for information about the international intake for this program.

Jewellery Art and Design Diploma

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**All Applicants**

Admission to the Jewellery Art and Design program is on a competitive selection basis. Applicants must have completed Grade 12 or acceptable equivalent. In addition, an interview will be arranged with the selection committee.

Candidates should bring to the interview:

- Portfolio*
- Resumé
- Letter of Intent
- A portfolio is a collection of images of showing artistic ability, technical aptitude and/or hand-eye coordination. It should be saved as a PDF and sent to the Department in advance of the interview.

It should include 10-20 pieces, and could include examples of any of the following:

- 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
- Portfolios will be judged on the degree to which they show creativity and/or hand-eye coordination.

The resumé should include previous education and work experience. The letter of intent should outline why the applicant has chosen to apply for the program, and could also include career and/or artistic goals, and other areas of interest.

A major focus of the interview is on establishing the applicant’s ability to succeed in the program with consideration given to ability and willingness to accept and grow in a learning environment, ability to interact with others, commitment to the total program, attention span, and previous art/design related training and experience. Successfully chosen candidates may be o?ered seats to the program.

*The Department recognizes that not all applicants will have previous experience in art, craft, or design. Applicants who do not have a portfolio are asked to bring a collection of found images of jewellery, and be prepared to discuss what makes them examples of fine craftsmanship or effective design.

Academic Admission Requirement

**Domestic Applicants**

1. Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
2. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
3. Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program.

**International Applicants**

1. International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
2. Applicants must submit [official transcripts and educational documents](https://www.vcc.ca/international/future-students/apply/how-to-apply/) as required by their course or program.
3. All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom.

**All Applicants**
Recommended Characteristics:

- Open-mindedness
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Creativity
- Manual dexterity
- Strong work ethic
- Good eyesight (corrected vision is accepted)
- Patience
- Attention to detail
- Curiosity
- Enthusiasm
- Commitment
- Appreciation of fine craftsmanship and design


Admission Advice

Program seats will be available on a first-qualified, first-offered basis. You can find the program availability status [here](https://www.vcc.ca/international/programs/program-availability/availability-status/)

International students may refer to the VCC International page for details on admission deadlines.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information.

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Jewellery Art and Design Diploma

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