Second year adds courses in presentation techniques for jewellery, precious stone and other materials, casting and advanced metal construction. The graduate will be able to develop a career as a self-employed metalsmith. Programs are usually offered in four Arctic communities. Location and dates vary. Within the context of an art school, the program offers a good technical grounding in the metals field and supports traditional as well as experimental approaches to making jewellery and metal objects.
Some students study part time.
First and second-year students learn jewellery and metalsmithing skills, design, presentation and surface compositional options. Combined with additional technical information in third year, students develop individual programs in their fourth year. Students are encouraged to exhibit throughout their studies and participate in the community as a foundation to a successful career. The centre promotes education in jewellery skills, techniques and the awareness of jewellery, body adornment and design. Courses are three to six weeks.