BDes (Hons) Jewellery & Metal Design

Course Overview This studio jewellery course empowers you to become a pioneer in the field, blending historical techniques with cutting-edge digital innovation to develop your unique creative voice. You will learn to design and craft compelling jewellery and wearable objects within a supportive, collaborative studio culture at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design. The program culminates in a public Degree Show exhibition, providing a professional platform to launch your career. Key Program Highlights Master both traditional handcrafting techniques and modern technologies like CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and microelectronics for wearables Create in exceptional facilities including a specialist metal workshop, in-house casting, a foundry, and a digital Make Space Develop a deep understanding of the design process from initial research and concept development to the finished piece Exhibit your work throughout the course and showcase your final collection in the annual Degree Show Engage with the historical, social, and aesthetic context of jewellery through critical study and written assignments