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SILVERSMITH+JEWELLERY

image: 'Ring with Interchangeable Centres; Al Morita, 2003.' (9kB)
image: 'Doctor, Merchant, Fool, Student; Claire Graham, 2003.' (6kB)
image: 'Three Rings; Donna Keay, 2003.' (10kB)
image: 'Single Stem Vase; Edith Jones, 2003.' (7kB)
image: 'Imploding Unit; Elaine Maclachlan, 2003.' (14kB)
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WELCOME TO SILVERSMITHING + JEWELLERY

Our reasons for decorating the body are wide-ranging and complex and the wearing of jewellery (shell beads) is the earliest recorded form of modern human behaviour, dating back over 100,000 years. Historically, people have expressed themselves through relatively superficial body adornment to extremely sophisticated symbols as a means of communicating the concept of position, rank, status, etc.

Contemporary studio jewellers continue to challenge perceived boundaries and use the artefact as a way of defining a personal response to social and cultural issues such as gender, relationships politics, and the environment. Similarly, silversmiths explore this interaction between fine metalworking and ideas, through the vehicle of the functional domestic object.

The Department embraces this diversity through informed debate and discussion. It encourages students to develop a personal approach to the research and development of lively design solutions together with a knowledge of traditional and cutting edge technology and skill acquisition.

Whether they intend to enter the broad based jewellery and silverware industries, pursue personal expression through the gallery market or continue in academia, students will develop their skills in a supportive and confident Department.

Anna Gordon and Helen Marriott
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