Jewelry Certificate | Diploma / certificate | Art & Design | On Campus | 1 or 2 years | Lorenzo de' Medici - The Italian International Institute | Italy

The Jewelry Design Certificate program aims to familiarize students with: • Fundamental techniques in designing and making jewelry, using both traditional and innovative methods • Creative research to develop individual styles and aesthetics • Comprehensive knowledge of the various areas involving jewelry, from History to current trends, as well as facts and theory on metals and gems. The program is designed to give students an all-round view and knowledge of jewelry design. Students are guided to acquire a solid base in craftsmanship, and at the same time are encouraged to push the boundaries of their imagination. Some of the techniques covered in the program are: basic jewelry construction in metal; wax carving and casting; stone setting; hand drawn jewelry design and rendering; digital 3D projection. Practical courses are composed of hands-on projects, including technical exercises as well as individual creative assignments. The theoretical courses in the History of jewelry, metallurgy and gemolofy give students a solid background in order to become professional jewelry designers.