Pforzheim Goldsmith and Watchmaking School

Jewellery Design. Berufskolleg für Design, Schmuck und Gerät

12Sep2022 - 20Jul2025
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.
 

Goldsmith. Berufsfachschule für Goldschmiede

12Sep2022 - 20Jul2024
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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

12Sep2022 - 20Jul2024
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).
 

Goldschmith. Meisterschule

12Sep2022 - 20Jul2025
Application
Tags:  Making ,  ProfessionalPractice ,  Technics
Management person:  Thomas Ulrich

The Master-Craftsman School for Goldsmiths is a One-year of full-time training with a focus on designing and preparing your masterpiece that will lead you to the renowned Master-Craftsman’s Diploma in Gold- and Silversmithing. Our intensive preparation for all four parts of the master craftsman's examination, as required by German Chambers of Crafts, includes modules on practical training (Gold- and Silversmithing, Design, Jewelry drawing) as well as theoretical training (Technology, Gemology, Cost Estimation, Business-Studies/Economics, Training of Apprentices, History of Art).

In the traditional workshops, assisted by our skilled staff and modern technology (e.g., laser- and hydrogen-welding technology), you can create functional parts of your design plus you can test them by using computer simulations and models plotted in resin.

Lessons in Technical drawing and CAD will also help you to plan your masterpiece. The Master-Craftsman's diploma is considered the most important certificate for quality in the skilled crafts sector. It promotes job security and a good level of wage, qualifies for management tasks, opens up a wide range of diverse and future-proof career paths, and can be your first step towards self-employment.

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