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Overview
This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Fine
Arts (AFA) degree with a concentration in Jewelry and
Metals and a Certificate of Jewelry Design (CJD). To
complete both, see below to finish the degree AND
certificate in 90 credits. (Read program QR code to see
more)
Estimated Length of Completion
Degree: Associate of Fine Arts (LASFAAA)
6 quarters, Full time
Career Opportunities
A Jewelry and Metals pathway can lead to various career
opportunities. Examples include:
Jeweler
Graphic/Industrial Designer
Small Business Owner/Entrepreneur
Practicing Studio Artist and Performer
Teacher
Art Therapist
Artist Assistant
Art Handler
Curator
...(Read program QR code to see more)
Future Education
Once you complete the AFA degree and CJD, additional
education opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art or Art History or a
related field at a four-year college or university.
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or Master of Fine Arts in
Visual Art.
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree at one of
the Seattle Colleges.
Program and admissions requirements vary from college to
college. Use the College Navigator search engine (
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator) to find bachelors
programs in Washington state or around the country.
Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to
transfer to the institution of your choice.
Our graduates have successfully gone on to get degrees of
higher learning at many institutions, including University of
Washington, California College of the Arts, Pacific
Northwest College of Art, School of the Art Institute
Chicago, Rhode Island School of Design, San Diego State
University, Western Washington University and have
received scholarships and opportunities at many other
programs such as Penland School of Craft and Pratt Fine
Art Center. Program and admissions requirements vary
from college to college. Contact an admissions
representative to find out about specific admissions
requirements including submitting a portfolio and major pre-
requisites for the institution of your choice.
Pathway:
Jewelry and Metals
Area of Study:
Arts, Design, and Graphics
Scan QR code to learn more
about this program.
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Get Started
Step 1: Apply and register at North Seattle College anytime
(the application is always free). Once you become a
student, register for classes using the online class schedule
and go to the academic calendar for registration dates and
tuition deadlines.
Step 2: See an advisor to create a personalized educational
plan by the end of your second quarter. Your plan will
include prerequisites, graduation requirements, and transfer
preparation if you plan to transfer to another college or
university to earn a bachelor's degree.
Tuition and Fees
Learn more about the estimated cost of attendance and
general fees to attend college.
Financial Aid and Funding Resources
It's time to apply for Financial Aid for next year by
completing either the FAFSA or the WASFA 2024-25.
Need help paying for college?
All students in need should apply for financial aid; do not
assume you are not eligible! Visit Financial Aid to learn
more about the application steps and types of financial aid
available, including grants and scholarships you don’t have
to pay back. You do not need to be a full-time student to
receive financial aid funds. There are also art-specific
scholarships available to students.
Program Contact
Coordinator
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Division
Location
IB 2312
Division Contacts
(206) 934-3709
Mailing Address
NSC Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Division
9600 College Way N
3nc2312
Seattle, WA 98103
Advising Contact
Contact the Arts, Design and Graphics Area of Study
advisor
Phone: (206) 934-3658
Pathway:
Jewelry and Metals
Area of Study:
Arts, Design, and Graphics
Scan QR code to learn more
about this program.
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Before Quarter One
Pre-College or Transitional Studies Math (if needed)
Pre-College or Transitional Studies English (if needed)
Apply for Financial Aid and other funding before your first quarter. Visit the Financial Aid Office to explore how to pay for
college.
Transfer previous college credits to North if applicable.
Attend New Student Orientation.
Explore placement options: take the math and English placement tool if needed.
Make an informed choice on the number of units to take each quarter.
F-1 international students must enroll full time (12+ units) each quarter and check in with the International Programs
office before the start of the quarter if enrolling in less than 12 units and/or before starting any work or volunteer
experience.
If you need academic accommodations for a documented disability, please contact Disability Services.
A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are below. The schedule and to-do list will help you explore courses and complete
tasks on time. The guide assumes a fall quarter start, but you can begin in any quarter.
Sample Schedule
This is an example of a quarterly schedule:
Quarter 1
ART101 or ART111 (5 units)
ENGL&101 English Composition I (5 units)
ART280 Metal Object Design (5 units)
Quarter 2
ART101 or ART111 (5 units)
ART251 Art History (5 units)
ART281 Jewelry Design I (5 units)
Quarter 3
ANTH130 or WMN205 or Individuals/Cultures/Societies
(5 units)
ART282 Jewelry Design II (5 units)
ART102 Design (5 units)
Quarter 4
ART210 Digital and Graphic Art (5 units)
Pick one from the following list (5 units)
ART 106 | ART 114 | ART 121 | VLPA Studio Class
Pick one of the following computation classes (5 units)
MATH& 107 | PHIL& 120 | ACCT 110 | BUS 124
Quarter 5
ART283 Intro To Alloying Jewelr (5 units)
ART290 Art Business (5 units)
ENVS&100 or BIOL&100 or Natural World (5 units)
Quarter 6
ART284 Bench Techniques And Pra (5 units)
ART112 Drawing (5 units)
ART252 6th-16th Century (5 units)
Pathway:
Jewelry and Metals
Area of Study:
Arts, Design, and Graphics
Scan QR code to learn more
about this program.
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Sample Quarterly To-Do List
This is an example of a quarterly to-do list:
Quarter 1
Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor
in Starfish to meet and discuss your goals. Learn more
about Starfish here.
Document all work made in class every quarter.
Apply for Student Art Sale in early November.
Explore careers and majors through workshops,
counseling, and career services.
Come to the Library to get help with research; check
out resources; access computers and study space; and
create media projects.
Visit the Student Learning Center to learn about
tutoring services offered in-person and online.
Check out campus life: Art Group, Art Gallery, Student
Clubs and Affinity Groups, TRIO, Equity & Welcome
Center, Wellness Center, etc.
Quarter 2
Create an educational plan with your assigned advisor.
Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year
in Winter or Spring quarter to maximize your funding
options.
Research and develop a list of four-year colleges and
universities.
Attend transfer events at North and universities of
interest.
Visit North's Transfer webpage for transfer information.
Let your faculty know that you are pursuing the
Certificate in Jewelry Design and Associate of Fine
Arts.
Apply for Licton Springs Review by January 31 and
League for Innovation in March.
Attend campus lectures/forums from the Arts,
Humanities & Social Sciences division.
Quarter 3
Update your educational plan and confirm your
program of study with your assigned advisor.
Apply for summer financial aid.
Apply for Juried Student Show and Spring Art Sale in
late April/early May.
Talk with your Arts, Design & Graphics academic
advisor about summer electives.
Visit potential universities and determine application
deadlines.
Apply for the Seattle Colleges Foundation Scholarship
and other scholarships. Art specific scholarships are
available.
Consider Student Leadership positions and other on-
campus jobs such as work study opportunities in the
NSC Art Gallery and the Ceramics studio.
Attend "Making Learning and Teaching Visible"
campus event every spring.
Quarter 4
Document all work made in class every quarter.
Visit potential universities and determine application
deadlines.
Summer quarter is recommended but not required.
Please see financial aid about your summer funding
options and your assigned advisor for summer course
options.
Pathway:
Jewelry and Metals
Area of Study:
Arts, Design, and Graphics
Scan QR code to learn more
about this program.
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