The BA (Hons) Jewellery & Silversmithing at the University for Creative Arts (UCA) is designed for aspiring makers who wish to explore the intricate relationship between form, material, and concept within the crafts industries. You will delve into the historical and contemporary contexts of jewellery and silversmithing, questioning established practices and developing an unbiased, progressive understanding of ethical approaches. This course is ideal if you are passionate about tactile creation, material innovation, and the cultural significance of adornment and functional objects, preparing you for a dynamic professional life.
Studied full-time on campus over three years, you will gain hands-on experience through extensive workshop-based learning, mastering techniques from traditional silversmithing to 2D and 3D CAD CAM for design and making. You will develop your creative practice through units like 'Body, Object, Space' and 'Audience and Context', culminating in a major final-year project, 'Realisation', suitable for professional exhibition. You will graduate with a strong portfolio, a deep understanding of professional practice, and the confidence to pursue careers as independent makers, designers, or within the wider creative industries.