BA (Honours) Jewellery and Metalwork

previously known as BA (Hons) Metalwork and Jewellery

UCAS code

W721

Attendance

Full-time

Three years full-time

Assessment

• coursework • exhibition at the final year show

Fees

International students 2011/12 academic year

2012/13 academic year

Typically £10,320 a year

2013/14 academic year

Typically £10,320 a year

How to apply

You apply for this course through UCAS.

Contact details

For more information or to check the progress of your application phone +44 (0)114 225 5555, fax +44 (0)114 225 2167, e-mail admissions@shu.ac.uk

About this course

We have a highly respected and lively jewellery and metalwork department. Our roots are based in Sheffield's historic traditions of silversmithing and metalwork. However, the course covers a broad range of approaches, and constantly aims to exploit new materials, technologies and ways of thinking.

This course begins by equipping you with a strong foundation in jewellery and metalwork processes and techniques, such as soldering, stone setting and hand raising. We also challenge your thinking about materials and designing contemporary silverware and jewellery.

During the course you learn to
• apply these techniques in your own practice
• think independently
• develop your creative potential through hands on exploration of materials including precious metals, plastic, textiles and wood

In your second year, you design work for national competitions and individual clients. You also make and sell work through a public selling exhibition. This provides an important challenge and tests your ability.

We want you to graduate with the skills to start your own business or develop a career in jewellery and metalwork.

Our students continue to be successful in live projects and competitions organised by local, national and international professional bodies, such as the Company of Cutlers, Sheffield, and the Goldsmiths' Company, London.

You may be able to take part in an international exchange or study visit during the course. Recent students have visited places such as Zurich, Seoul, Barcelona and Tokyo.

Our teaching staff are practising makers, renowned in the industry. They have created commissioned pieces including the Cutting Edge sculpture, the St Leger Trophy and a collection of corporate gifts.

We have strong links with Sheffield's well-established metalworking community, including sponsorship from the Sheffield Assay Office. We have also received funding for projects from National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, the Millennium Galleries and local Sheffield manufacturers.

Associated careers

Our graduates have found careers in the craft and design industry including
• establishing their own workshop and studio
• working in larger design companies
• freelance working with individual makers or fashion/jewellery designers
• progressing to bespoke starter studio and business training programmes
• postgraduate research work

Entry requirements

2013 entry requirements

A portfolio of creative design work available for consideration at interview and GCSE mathematics and English at grade C or above, plus one of the following

• 240 points from at least two GCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications including art and design. AS levels and Key Skills may count towards these points.

• Access – an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, in an art and design-related programme, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate

• Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) – pass

If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend a selection event with a portfolio of work to demonstrate your ability. Download our application guidance to ensure you understand the selection process and how to produce a strong application and portfolio.

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.

2012 entry requirements

A portfolio of creative design work available for consideration at interview, plus one of the following

• 240 points from at least two GCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications including art and design. AS levels and Key Skills may count towards these points.

Course content

Year one modules

• design induction projects • technology and workshop practice • historical/critical studies • IT and visual analysis • design-and-make projects

Year two modules

• workshop skills • commission-based projects • critical studies • personal research projects • competitions and live projects • professional practice study aligned to your career • European field trip

Year three modules

• graduation projects • competition and live projects • dissertation