Course General Description

Create a luxurious ornament, a precious keepsake, a fabulous fashion statement What was true for Cleopatra 2,000 years ago is still true today: A fine piece of jewelry is no less than a masterful work of art, one we display on ourselves rather than on a wall. These treasures from past and present can be seen in museums around the world. Today, the creation of fine and costume jewelry is a multibillion-dollar global industry, offering many opportunities for talented people with the right professional training. FIT's program is closely tied to the industry, with a faculty of experts who bring firsthand knowledge of today's market into the classroom. As mentors, they guide you to find your own niche in this competitive, highly specialized field. In intensive classes that combine traditional craftsmanship with digital technology and rapid prototyping, you will master hand-rendering, as well as digital modelmaking and gemology. You'll acquire the computer design skills now in demand throughout the industry, and learn to design fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, and jewelry made from alternative and sustainable materias. You'll graduate with an in-depth understanding of jewelry design, manufacture, and merchandising, prepared to forge a successful career in this multifaceted industry.

School General Description

One of New York City’s premier public institutions, FIT is an internationally recognized college for design, fashion, art, communications, and business. We’re known for our rigorous, unique, and adaptable academic programming, experiential learning opportunities, academic and industry partnerships, and commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. While our pedagogical mission is to prepare our students for professional excellence in design and business, our broader ethos is to foster creativity, inspire leadership, impart a global perspective, and educate students to embrace inclusiveness, commit to sustainability, and engage with community. We encourage students, scholars, teachers, and industry colleagues to cross traditional boundaries of both geography and disciplines. Together we strive to develop innovative design and strategic business solutions that will upend the status quo, create personal and professional opportunity, and have a lasting and sustainable global impact.