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Three-Dimensional Arts: Jewelry and Metalsmithing

Palomar College

Associate's DegreeCIP: 50.0713

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Locations

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  • San Marcos, California

    1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, California, 92069-1487

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringReading ComprehensionQuality Control AnalysisInstructingLearning StrategiesActive LearningWriting

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingDesignSales and MarketingFine ArtsMathematicsAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingCommunications and MediaPsychology

Abilities

Near VisionFinger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessOral ComprehensionOriginalityProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningCategory FlexibilityManual DexterityControl PrecisionOral ExpressionVisualizationFluency of IdeasVisual Color DiscriminationFlexibility of ClosureMultilimb CoordinationWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Examine gems during processing to ensure accuracy of angles and positions of cuts or bores, using ma
  • Assign polish, symmetry, and clarity grades to stones, according to established grading systems.
  • Estimate wholesale and retail value of gems, following pricing guides, market fluctuations, and othe
  • Clean and polish metal items and jewelry pieces, using jewelers' tools, polishing wheels, and chemic
  • Smooth soldered joints and rough spots, using hand files and emery paper, and polish smoothed areas
  • Create jewelry from materials such as gold, silver, platinum, and precious or semiprecious stones.
  • Measure, cut, and file pieces of jewelry, such as rings, brooches, bracelets, and lockets.
  • Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and
  • Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
  • Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
  • Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
  • Direct theater productions.
  • Mentor students.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAccounting softwareInventory management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareData base user interface and query softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareElectronic mail softwarePoint of sale POS softwareDocument management softwareVideo creation and editing softwareMusic or sound editing software

Tools

Angle grindersArborsBead drilling visesBelt sandersBench refractometersChipping hammersCrack hammersCross peen hammersCutting lapsDiamond girding lathesDiamond grindersDiamond sawsDigital balancesDigital calipersDigital micrometersAdjustable bench visesAir compressorsAutomatic lathesAwl setsBail pliersBall peen hammersBanding pliersBattery testersBead reamersBeading pliersBeading toolsBeading tweezersBench knivesAlcohol lampsAllen wrenches

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsAchievement
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Gem and Diamond Workers51-9071.06
  • Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers51-9071.00
  • Craft Artists27-1012.00
  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary25-1121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Loupes, shadowgraphs, and microscopes — apply routinely to examine gem processing accuracy and confirm cut angles meet quality standards with minimal oversight.
  • Polish, symmetry, and clarity grading scales — assign grades independently to common stones using established grading systems in a production or retail setting.
  • Wholesale and retail gem values — estimate with confidence by consulting current pricing guides and tracking market fluctuations for standard gem varieties.
  • Optical instruments including polariscopes and refractometers — use proficiently to differentiate between familiar stone types and detect common internal defects.
  • Plot diagram documentation — produce accurate clarity characteristic records for a range of stones, flagging unusual inclusions for senior review.
  • Color discrimination and visual grading — apply calibrated visual color assessment to sort and grade gems consistently across a full production shift.
  • Customer consultations on gem selection — conduct with active listening and clear speaking to help clients choose appropriate stones for jewelry applications.
  • Analytical or scientific software — input gem examination data and generate standard reports in support of grading and quality control workflows.
  • CAD software for jewelry design reference — review gem dimensions and proportions within design files to confirm stone suitability for setting specifications.
  • Inventory and accounting software — maintain up-to-date gem lot records and assist with pricing calculations as part of routine operational duties.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
6%
Placement Rate
64%