Jewellery and Silversmithing - Higher National Diploma
Entry requirements
64 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . As creativity is an important part of this course, you are expected to submit a portfolio as part of the selection process. This is your opportunity to show your ideas and skills to our tutors. If you are not studying a creative subject at Level 3, you can still apply for this course. Our portfolio guidance information includes alternative options for how you can show us your passion for art. This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 64 UCAS Tariff points / CC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of three subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 64 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (E or above on the core) All subjects accepted but Craft and Design preferred. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 64 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 64 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 64 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 64 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 64 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Pass overall Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Pass overall
About this course
Higher National Diploma in Artist Designer: Maker. Core topics include Engineering Design. The course includes a Live Project module with external professional briefs and a Specialist Practice module in which students develop and manufacture their own product range. Modules also cover silversmithing, CAD for bespoke production, and gemmology.
Modules
- Fundamental Silversmithing Skills
- Fundamental Production Processes
- Introduction to Gemmology
- CAD for Bespoke Production
- Silversmithing and Objects
- Professional Context
- Specialist Practice
- Live Project