Pforzheim Goldsmith and Watchmaking School

Goldsmith. Berufsfachschule für Goldschmiede

13Sep2021 - 28Jul2023
Application
Tags:  Making ,  ProfessionalPractice ,  Technics
Management person:  Michael Kiefer

2 years full-time program plus 1 year and a half of practical experience in the industry or craft business leads to the German degree "Goldschmiedegeselle".
In this course all traditional techniques and skills of goldsmithing are taught plus special techniques like enameling, stone grinding, and setting, chasing, and silversmithing. Exercising the skills according to technical drawings is the basis to complete this apprenticeship successfully.  This is guiding towards the production of jewellery pieces. CAD rendering and jewelry drawing focus on presentation methods for professional practice.

>> Apply directly to us through the Secretary:
Email: sekretariat@goldschmiedeschule.de
Tel: 07231-392532

>> More information (in German).
 

Bachelor Professional. Fachschule für Gestaltung - Schmuck und Gerät

13Sep2021 - 28Jul2023
Application
Tags:  ProfessionalPractice ,  Technics ,  Making
Management person:  Michael Kiefer

In the two-year technical school for design, you set your own focus:
"Craft" or "Art & Design". Both paths lead to the title "Bachelor Professional" and include up to three further degrees.
With the Craft specialization, you will be prepared for the title of master craftsman in the goldsmith's and silversmith's trade, among other things. Their focus is then on special techniques such as silversmithing, chasing, engraving, and enamelling.
If you would like to start a university degree after the technical school for design, the development of your artistic skills with the focus on "Art & Design" provides an excellent foundation. The subjects of sculpture, exhibition, and media design complete your profile on the way to becoming a "state-certified designer".
The attainment of the university entrance qualification is also an essential part of your further education.

>> More information (in German).

Jewellery Design. Berufskolleg für Design, Schmuck und Gerät

13Sep2021 - 28Jul2024
Application
Tags:  Making ,  ProfessionalPractice ,  Technics
Management person:  Michael Kiefer

3 years of a full-time program combining the traditional techniques and skills of goldsmithing in combination with individual design processes. Design topics form the starting point for individual task processing. Here ideas are developed, drawn, models built, the technical implementation considered, tried out, and the piece of jewelry completed. The presentation of the work is an important part of the training concept. 

In theory lessons, design subjects such as jewelry drawing, nature drawing, design theory, but also subject-related theoretical subjects such as technology and gemstone studies are taught in addition to the general subjects. There are also various special techniques such as setting, chasing, stone grinding, and enameling. In the third year, special goldsmithing techniques such as mokume gane, guilloché, electroforming, and old manufacturing techniques are taught

The qualification is State-certified Designer of Jewellery and Objects.
>> More information (in German).

>> Apply directly to us through the Secretary:
Email: sekretariat@goldschmiedeschule.de
Tel: 07231-392532

Requirements
The basic requirement is the secondary school leaving certificate or an equivalent level of education. It is also important to provide proof of design skills through a folder with at least ten of your artistic works in A3 format, mostly drawings.