Become a Jewelry Designer at LdM Florence

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Throughout the year 
Dates: Year-Round

Description: Established in 1973, Lorenzo de' Medici is one of the largest and leading international schools, with centers in Florence, Rome and Tuscania. LdM Certificate Programs offer students the opportunity to develop their potential individual creativity, artistic talent and technical and professional skills in Design, Restoration and Fine Arts.
With a wide variety of courses structured over two semesters, students will encounter an intensive study in various aspects of Jewelry: historical, cultural, product design and production. Through small theoretical and practical classes (max. 12 students) taught by expert teachers and recognized professionals, students will acquire the knowledge base of gemology, the history of jewelry and the rendering of the design project. In our fully equipped laboratories, students immediately start creating their first pieces of jewelry in silver. With the teacher's assistance, students will learn the various basic techniques which will allow them to produce more and more complex pieces of jewelry. All courses (except Italian language) are conducted in English.

Highlights:
Selected Course List:
Jewelry Design
Jewelry Making
History of Jewels and Their Symbolism
The Professional Jewelry World
Gemology
Wax Carving and Casting Techniques
Relief Works in Metal
Alternative Materials in Contemporary Jewelry
Collection Design for Jewelry
Jewelry Lab and Technology
Stone Setting
Trend Forecasting
Silversmithing and Flatware
Advanced Workshop in Jewelry
Portfolio Development in Jewelry
Major Project in Jewelry Design
...and more!

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: inquire for more info

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of independently and group

Scholarships are Available. visit LdM website

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Lorenzo de' Medici's Mission Statement: Lorenzo de' Medici is committed to helping students realize their own potential, providing a quality education that will enable them to interact successfully with the community worldwide. The School aims to excite and enable students to experience a first class educational and social environment which enlarges their minds, stimulates their talent, and emphasizes the importance of values and the pursuit of knowledge. We also seek to develop real, multi-disciplinary projects in our classes that involve as many of our departments as possible. In this way, we prepare our students to face the actual challenges of their respective fields. Students obtain truly relevant work-related experience by collaborating with colleagues both inside and outside of their specific areas of interest. Then, the results of this collaboration are presented externally for public appreciation and expert evaluation.

Year Founded: 1973