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Jewelry Arts Courses

Jewelry Arts | Master Valuer™ | Gemology Certificate Program Modules 5 and 6 | Jewelry Sales & Marketing Program

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The Jewelry Arts curriculum of CIJT is exceptional and is a comprehensive hands on program with intense individual instruction, testing and state of the art equipment. We have developed this program to give you a thorough knowledge of metal art, jewelry design and gemstones.

You can enroll with absolutely no experience and expect to receive a full well rounded education.

The successful completion of our program provides graduates with diplomas and certificates in Jewelry Repair, Jewelry Arts, and Advanced Jewelry Arts and prepares you for testing for JA Bench Certification.

Features of our facility:

State of the Art - 30 individual stations and custom apprenticeship program
Curriculum is project oriented and 95% hands on
Customized training programs for the advanced and beginning jeweler
Full time instructors experienced in the jewelry trade
7 hours per day (Mon - Thur), 1/2 day on Friday with open lab in the afternoon
A studio with your own personal work bench
Real world atmosphere - professional!
Your tools and supplies
A personal locker for privacy and personal property
Upon graduation, all students are offered placement assistance in the industry
Placement assistance
Student housing available

VETERAN'S Post 911 - G. I Bill Benefits - Basic living allowance $1745.00 for E-5 - Certificate and diploma course. NDC

Certificate in Jewelry Repair (12 weeks - Modules 1 & 2)

Module 1 - Introduction of basic procedures used to develop skills as a fine jeweler. Techniques covered include working with metal, developing finger dexterity, soldering, shaping, and creating four prong settings and piercing. Also covered are the skills required to repair and renovate through retipping, repronging and shank redevelopment.

Module 2 - Advanced skills from Module I are included with a wide variety of techniques and increasing degrees of difficulty in fabrication, setting and resetting stones, including basket fabrication. Styles of settings include 4-prong, 6-prong, flush, bezel, gypsy, and channel. Restoration and repair of intricate pieces are covered in this module as well.

Diploma in Jewelry Arts (18 weeks - Modules 1 - 2 plus Module 3)

Module 3 – Designed to challenge the student in all aspects of training from Modules I & II. Emphasis is placed on design, wax carving, model making, casting, molding, injection and finishing cast pieces. Pave’ setting, illusion tops, strip settings and additional bead settings are a strong part of this curriculum, along with setting of marquise, pear, princess and a variety of different shaped stones. Design and Rendering is included in this module.

Diploma in Advanced Jewelry Arts (24 weeks - Modules 1 - 3 plus Module 4)

Module 4 – This module gives you the freedom to apply all the skills you have developed in the first three modules. Our students find this last module very exciting because it takes them beyond their critical thinking into the flow of true precision and creativity.

Certificate in Advanced Metal and Media Techniques (6 weeks - Modules 5 & 6)

Module 5 – provides two specialized workshops of your choice for one week each and one week for practice and experimentation with the workshops. Our workshop students always want to stay longer and practice and we have made this possible. 3 Weeks- Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30pm - 3 weeks - Fridays free day/ optional

Module 6 – Module 6 provides two specialized workshops of your choice for one week each and one week for practice and experimentation with the workshops. Our workshop students always want to stay longer and practice and we have made this possible. 3 Weeks - Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30pm - 3 weeks - Fridays free day/ optional

Take a fun quiz:

1. What is the gold content percentage (%) of 18K Gold? (Answer)

2. Name three techniques in jewelry making? (Answer)

3. What is the most expensive metal to use? (Answer)

4. What does a steamer do? (Answer)

5. What is pickle used for in jewelry making? (Answer)

Course Fees (Module 1 Start Dates - First Monday of every month)
Registration Fee Domestic International Students		$100 $450
Certificate in Jewelry Repair Includes Modules I & II 12 weeks - 360 hours		$6,675 $550 Tools
Diploma in Jewelry Arts Includes Modules I, II & III 18 weeks 540 hours		$10,150 $650 Tools
Diploma in Advanced Jewelry Arts Includes Modules I thru IV 24 weeks 720 hours		$13,525 $650 Tools
Certificate in Advanced Metal and Media Tech Modules V & VI 6 weeks 180 hours		$3,900 Includes supplies
Deposit $500.00 with application, 1/2 tuition due 6 weeks prior to start date, balance due first day of class. Housing deposit when applicable - Student housing is limited, call for availability It is recommended that students test for JA Bench Jeweler Certification

Schedule
Evening Tuesday - Saturday Classes		Ongoing
Registration - one time		$50
Supplies included with tuition		$395.00*
Tools		Minimum - $190
Evening Class 6 Tuesdays (Evening classes are scheduled from 6 PM to 9:30 PM - make up days okay)		$395
Saturday Class - when scheduled (Saturday classes are scheduled from 9 AM to 4:30 PM)		$179 for 2 Saturdays + Supplies $50*

*Please Note: Supply costs may vary as skill develops and will be added to tuition upon review with teachers - due to fluctuation in metals prices

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