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JEWL 101 Approaches in Metal: Introductory Fabrication, students are introduced to basic metallurgy and construction skills for jewelry, including soldering, sawing, filing and polishing non-ferrous metals. An emphasis is placed on personal health and safety, using techniques and equipment appropriate to a small studio practice.

JEWL 102 Molten Metal: Introduction to Jewelry Casting, students will explore the sculptural side of jewelry through a variety of casting techniques and mold making. Students will create three dimensional forms with molten metal using the ancient techniques of direct pour, cuttlefish, and lost wax casting.

JEWL 103 Colour and Texture is an introduction to a wide variety of surface treatments and embellishments for jewelry, ranging from patinas to roller printing to keum boo. Create unique surface finishes to make your jewelry stand out. Emphasis is placed on small studio appropriate techniques, with a focus on environmentally sensitive alternatives. Where appropriate, historical context of processes

JEWL 104 Product Design and Creation for Jewelry allows you to delve into small studio production work to create a line of jewelry. Production techniques demonstrated include hydraulic press and electric etching. Combining these techniques with your fabrication, casting and surface treatment skills, you will design and create your own production jewelry, using hand fabrication/construction

JEWL 105 Hammer and Connect: Intermediate Fabrication Level I, learners will build on the hand and construction skills introduced in JEWL 101. Techniques and processes explored will include cold connections, hollow construction, and basic forging. Jewelry design considerations will include functionality and findings such as bales, catches and ear wires. An emphasis is placed on personal health and

JEWL 106 Explorations in Metal: Intermediate Fabrication Level II is an in-depth investigation of more complex forms or series in jewelry. Expand your fabrication skills development through the design and creation of more challenging jewelry pieces in terms of design exploration, execution and finishing. Where appropriate, historical and/or contemporary design relating to jewelry will be discussed

JEWL 107 Sparkle and Shine: Introduction to Gem Setting introduces learners to the exciting world of gemstones, and how to incorporate them into jewelry. Learn how to set cabochons, alternative materials and round, facetted stones in a variety of basic settings. Emphasis is placed on small studio appropriate techniques. Where appropriate, scientific and historical context of processes and

JEWL 108 Jewelry Design Process will complement the technical skills being learned and refined in other Jewelry Certificate courses by researching, presenting and discussing issues and theories surrounding jewelry design, including designing in series. Assignments will consist of researching, writing about, drawing, presenting, and executing jewelry designs.

JEWL 110 Dynamic Metal Forming introduces the fundamentals of synclastic and anticlastic forming through the creation of technical samples and jewelry using hammers and stakes to explore the malleability of precious metal sheet.

JEWL 112 Add More Bling: Intermediate Gem Setting introduces students to more advanced and creative settings, allowing the use of a more exciting range of gemstones in jewelry. Where appropriate, historical and/or contemporary design relating to jewelry will be discussed.

In JEWL 113 One of a Kind: Advanced Fabrication, students utilize fabrication, forming, gem setting and other skills learned to date to design and create more sculptural, one-of-a-kind jewelry suitable for exhibition or competition. Discussions of competition and gallery standards and expectations will help guide the design and creation of work suitable for submission to professional organizations

JEWL 120 Self-Directed Studies is an independent studio-based exploration in which students receive some mentorship. Personal areas of focus are proposed by students. Students develop individual choices and expressions with support and encouragement of faculty advisors.

JEWL 300 Directed Studies in Jewelry permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study.

JOBS 15 Job Search I guides students through the job search process. Topics include resume writing strategies, conducting thorough job search, contacting local support agencies, and practicing common interview questions.

JOBS 20 Job Search II prepares students for transition outside of the mastery program and into the world of work. Students will create resumes or personal profiles for employment and cover letters, identify job search strategies, connect with local employment support agencies, conduct job searches, and practice common interview questions.

KSA 190 Self Directed Studio provides students, under the direction of a faculty member, an introduction to independent studio time with emphasis on the production of a coherent body of work. The student will integrate techniques, materials, and skills learned in previous courses to begin the development of an individual style. Students will prepare and submit a professional quality design brief

LAW 120 Rural Legal Issues I is a one-credit course designed to introduce learners to the legal profession. Information will be provided on pathways into the legal profession and the career potentials in the legal field. Students will also learn about the Canadian legal system and law in general.

LAW 121 Rural Legal Issues II is a one-credit course which will build upon the knowledge gained in LAW 120. In particular, the course will focus on the unique challenges facing legal professionals in a rural area, including the need to have a broad understanding of a variety of legal issues and the challenges surrounding equal access to justice in rural areas.

LAW 122 Rural Legal Issues III is a one-credit course which builds on the knowledge gained in LAW 120 and 121 with an emphasis on professionalism and both oral and written communication. Learners will complete a major legal research and writing project in this course as well as an oral presentation.

LLIT 13 Beginner Living Literacy Skills helps students develop basic literacy skills that are useful for everyday interactions in the community and at home. Students will learn how to use calendars and planners, compose short written correspondences, understand the impact of first impressions, and identify common signs and symbols used in our community.

LLIT 15 Living Literacy I helps students improve their literacy skills. Course topics will focus on literacy skills that impact our daily living. Students will gain confidence with reading signs, symbols, and advertisements, as well as writing words, sentences, short paragraphs, and filling out forms.

LMAT 13 Beginner Living Math helps students develop basic skills in numeracy. Students will learn to recognize numbers and order numbers, count coins and paper money and use basic number operations to solve basic math problems common in everyday interactions.

LMAT 15 Living Math I helps students develop skills in numeracy. Topics will include budgets, wages, coin and paper money, calculator skills, organizational tools, shopping skills, and basic number operations.

MATH 097 Calculus Refresher is a refresher for MATH 100 and is held one week before fall classes start. This courses takes a quick look at critical skills/topics needed to be successful in calculus: a review of graphs of basic functions algebra solving equations trigonometry exponential and logarithmic functions.

MATH 098 will help prepare you for the math component of the Business Administration program at Selkirk College. Topics include solving and graphing equations and problem solving skills.