http://fitnyc.edu/jewelrydesign
School of Art and Design
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 00831 HEGIS 5012
The major in Jewelry Design offers qualified students the opportunity to prepare for positions as designers, self-employed jewelers, or executives in the manufacturing of jewelry.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | JD 113 - Beginning Soldering Techniques | 1.5 |
| JD 131 - Mechanical Drafting for Jewelers | 1.5 | |
| JD 133 - Introduction to Jewelry Design | 1.5 | |
| JD 172 - Tools, Equipment, and Processes | 1 | |
| JD 114 - Piercing and Sawing Techniques | 1.5 | |
| JD 121 - Wax Carving | 1 | |
| RELATED AREA | FA 104 - Sculpture - Basic | 1.5 |
| FA 141 - Drawing I | 1.5 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION / ART HISTORY | EN 121 - English Composition G1 | 3 |
| SC 111 - Introduction to the Physical Sciences G3 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | JD 115 - Metal Forming Techniques: Chasing and Repousse | 1.5 |
| JD 116 - Costume Jewelry White Metal Models | 1.5 | |
| JD 122 - Jewelry Casting | 2 | |
| JD 134 - Jewelry Design II | 1.5 | |
| JD 171 - Materials and Properties | 2 | |
| JD 173 - Materials and Findings for the Jewelry Industry | 1 | |
| RELATED AREA | FA 107 - Basic Design | 1.5 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION / ART HISTORY | choice - see History of Art and Civilization* | 3 |
| choice see Requirements* | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | JD 233 - Jewelry Design III | 1.5 |
| JD 241 - Introduction to Gemology | 2 | |
| JD 262 - Estimating Costs | 1 | |
| JD 263 - Costume Jewelry Production and Marketing | 3 | |
| JD 231 - Objects Design and Rendering | 1.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | CG 111 - Survey of Computer Graphics | 1 |
| DE 101 - Principles of Display and Exhibit Design: Small Scale | 2 | |
| ELECTIVE | choice - General Elective | 1.5-3 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION / ART HISTORY | choice - see History of Art and Civilization* | 3 |
| choice - see Requirements* | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | JD 235 - Fine Jewelry Portfolio | 1.5 |
| JD 236 - Fashion Jewelry Portfolios | 1.5 | |
| JD 243 - Gemology II | 1.5 | |
| JD 261 - Changes and Trends in Jewelry Design | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | CG 212 - Introduction to 3D Computer Modeling | 2 |
| TD 141 - Nature Studies | 1.5 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION / ART HISTORY | choice - see Requirements* | 6 |
| TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION / ART HISTORY | 24 | |
| MAJOR AREA | 33 | |
| RELATED AREA | 11 | |
| ELECTIVE | 1.5-3 | |
| HEALTH AND/OR PHYS. ED | 2 | |
| Total Credits: | 71.5-73 | |
*Art & Design Programs: FIT's General Education and Art History Requirements
FIT's Gen Ed courses are organized along the following categories: G1 Basic Communication; G2 Mathematics; G3 Natural Sciences; G4 Social Sciences; G5 Western Civilization; G6 The Arts; G7 Humanities; G8 Foreign Language; G9 Other World Civilizations; G10 American History.
See list of Gen Ed approved courses under FIT's General Education Requirements and Courses . An FIT Gen Ed course cannot be used to meet more than one General Education area.
Associate Degree: (Effective for students entering AAS programs in Fall 2014)
- Three (3) credits from each required area, totaling 9 credits: G1, G2 and G3
- Six (6) credits from two (2) different areas in liberal arts courses in G4-G10
- Three (3) credits of any 200 or 300 level English literature or speech course
- Six (6) credits from Art/Design History courses: HA112 (3 credits, required for all Art & Design majors), plus another 3 credit HA course.
Certain majors require specific courses. Please review your DARS audit to determine if a particular course is required by your major to meet General Education credits.
Upper Division Alternatives:
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs in Accessories Design
, Textile/Surface Design
, and Toy Design
.