Institution code | P60 |
Duration | 4 years |
Course type | Part-time |
Location | Truro and Penwith College |
Course details
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Year 1
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Core modules
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Observation and Interpretation (TRUR1232)
Students will investigate drawing systems, materials, formats, and subject matter to enable them to undertake and record visual research within a Silversmithing and Jewellery context. Drawings and reference material will be discussed and progressed in the workshops in preparation for 3D interpretations.
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Craftsmanship (Materials, Skills and Technologies) (TRUR1233)
Students will be introduced to the properties of materials and appropriate techniques for working with them through a series of demonstrations and practical investigations.
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Jewellery (TRUR1235)
Students will explore the craft of jewellery in depth, through demonstrations and practical investigations of the specialist processes and techniques. They will use this experience of the challenging skills to develop a personal response of innovative ideas within a jewellery context.
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Year 2
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Core modules
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Silversmithing (TRUR1234)
Students will explore the craft of silversmithing in depth, through demonstrations and practical investigations of the specialist processes and techniques. They will use this experience of the challenging skills to develop a personal response of innovative ideas within a silversmithing context
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Personal Project (TRUR1236)
The student will develop work of a self-initiated personal nature, building on the skills and ideas that they have gained through their previous practical work. Each student will prepare a written statement of intent after consultation with staff. The work that they will present at the end of the module, including a technique and design journal, will be assessed against this statement.
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Critical and Contextual Studies (TRUR1237)
The module introduces students to design theories drawn from historical and contemporary contexts and their influence on design and craft production. The development of study skills of research, analysis and presentation are important aspects of the module.
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Fees, costs and funding
How to apply
For further information and to apply for this course, please contact the institution's admissions team directly using the contact details below.
Our partnership with Truro and Penwith College
Please contact Truro and Penwith College to apply for this course:
Truro and Penwith College
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX
Tel: +441872267000
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk
Help & enquiries
- Admission enquiries
- heenquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk
- +44 1872 267061
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX- https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/
Open days
Partner college open days
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
University of Plymouth open days
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
Studying with Truro and Penwith College
We’re one of the leading colleges in the country, delivering teaching and learning to the highest level. With three modern campuses at Truro, Penwith (at Penzance) and Tregye, we provide you with a unique university experience.
