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Programme Aims

Students will follow a programme which has been developed to provide training and experience in jewellery and metal sculpture design and manufacture. The programme can be used to provide the basis for a successful design career or to enhance interest for those who would wish to expand an existing hobby. 

Programme Structure

This programme can be studied full-time over one year or on a part-time flexible basis to suit the needs of the individual. The programme is offered as a competence based programme of units which are internally assessed by the College under the guidance of an external assessor. Continuous assessment will occur throughout the programme with no formal examination. 

Programme Content

The programme is comprised of twenty modules. The following list may alter slightly depending on industrial requirements and is a guide to the type of modules included:

• Texture and Surface Decoration
• Line and Tone
• Communications
• Stone Setting
• Doming and Forming
• Piercing and Inlay
• Design Process
• Silversmithing
• Painting Techniques: Water-Based
• Basic Enameling
• Design and Make
  

Career Opportunities

The programme provides the basis for a jewellery design career and can also offer access to many varied opportunities in art and design related fields. 

Progression

Successful students may progress to the HNC jewellery, Design, Manufacture and Business at Lauder College or to an art related degree programme at Art College. 

Preferred Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. All applicants will be considered on merit and will be asked to show examples of their art work at an informal interview. Mature entry is encouraged and will be assessed on an individual basis. 

Funding

Part Time Study

Fees for part-time study will normally apply to clients in full-time employment, although employers can adopt a sponsoring role and offer financial support. Current fees are available from Customer Services who will be happy to provide further details on request. Students who are receiving certain benefits or tax credits, are likely to be eligible for assistance towards fees, travel expenses, study materials and childcare costs.

Full Time Study

Students may be eligible for a Lauder College Bursary, which will cover tuition fees, and may also assist with living and travelling expenses. Lone parents and students in receipt of income support should remain on benefit and claim tuition fees and travel expenses from the college. Alternatively, students who are on benefit, may be eligible for funding through Training for Work or New Deal.

Students under the age of 25 may apply for extra help from the Young Persons Retention Fund, which is worth up to £400. For students over 25 years of age, additional funding is available to all students on a means tested basis, particularly for childcare and housing costs. 

Study Method 

Students can choose to study on a full-time basis, over one year or on a part-time or flexible basis to suit their needs. 

• Part-time - Less than 21 hours per week 
• Full-time - More than 21 hours per week 
• Start date - September 2002 
• Venue - Babcock Lauder Learning Centre 

How to book and enrol:

Visit the centre between 9.00am and 5.00pm or contact us:
Telephone: 01383 559140
Fax: 01383 559172
email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Or Visit our Links page for an Application/Enquiry Form