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Jewelry

Part of: Art & Design Department

Offered as: Major Emphasis

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

Related Areas of Study: Art, Ceramics, Printmaking, Sculpture, Studio Art

Part of: Art & Design Department

Offered as: Major Emphasis

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

Related Areas of Study: Art, Ceramics, Printmaking, Sculpture, Studio Art

Develop your own unique style in state-of-the-art jewelry design facilities.

As part of our comprehensive arts program, the Jewelry emphasis will provide you with a strong foundation in traditional and contemporary jewelry design and metal arts techniques. The curriculum is designed to teach you a variety of processes for working with metal and non-metal materials and explore contemporary and historical artwork. Throughout intensive coursework, you’ll be challenged to develop your own personal style, while building a repertoire of preferred techniques. In fact, your exploration of metal sculpture and studio jewelry-making might even become a springboard for the development of your own unique brand or business. You can take advantage of the unique opportunity to practice your craft in Western Colorado University’s outstanding metalsmith facilities with several torches, buffing wheels and the assistance of a shop technician.

Jewelry Requirements

Emphasis

A major emphasis dives deeper into a specific interest within your major. It allows you to focus on a particular area of study, replacing the need for a separate minor. By tailoring your coursework, a major emphasis equips you with specialized knowledge and skills to better prepare you for career opportunities or advanced studies in your chosen field. 

Scholarships

Scholarships by Department

The Western Colorado Foundation offers scholarships specifically for this program. Explore eligibility requirements and funding opportunities.

General Western Scholarships

Western Colorado University offers merit—and need-based scholarships, recognizing achievement, financial need, and special talents.

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Top Skills

Design
Engraving
Effective Communication
Hand Tools
Polishing
Problem Solving

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Career Pathways

Craft Artist
Etcher & Engraver
Fine Artist
Gem & Diamond Worker
Jeweler
Metal Worker

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Western Colorado University
Quigley Hall 202
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231

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