Description

The third year course prepares students for their professional future. Particular emphasis is put on the creative and intellectual development, as well as the refinement of technical skills. The training is performed with the constant support of a staff of teachers, lead by Ruudt Peters, who represent the pinnacle of international contemporary jewellery. The essence of our philosophy is an intensive focus placed on aesthetic quality. It is the strength of this aesthetic quality that provides our students a foundation for the expression, development, and realization of their own, individual collections. The ideal and tangible complement to the course is represented by the students' participation in numerous qualified national and international exhibitions and fairs.

Subjects:
* Group discussions and critique
* Goldsmith lab
* Concepts and theory in contemporary art
* Lectures, conferences and workshops by visiting artists and lecturers

Admission Requirements:
Students are admitted to the course upon presentation of a curriculum with photos illustrating their level of technical and creative preparation. This portfolio must be approved by the course tutors prior to admittance.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

Diploma/Certification

Subject Areas

• Arts
• Design
• Jewelry Design

Cost in US$:

Euro 12,240 (about USD 18,400)

Program Fees Include:

Enrolled students may use Alchimia's design room, workshop and library during the school's opening hours, for the entire duration of the scholastic year.

Experience Required

yes

Students are admitted to the course upon successful completion of the second year or upon presentation of a curriculum with photos illustrating the level of technical preparation.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Independent living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of maximum 12

Scholarships are Available

The school grants 2 scholarships each year to internal students

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 to 4 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence's Mission Statement

Alchimia, a school of contemporary jewellery and design in Florence, Italy, was founded in 1998 by Lucia Massei and Doris Maninger. Based in Oltrarno, Florence's historic artisan district, the school's philosophy is to provide students an innovative lab of creative thought, rooted in a deep understanding of traditional goldsmith techniques. In courses offered from beginning to advanced levels, students develop strong technical skills guided by a capacity to elaborate artistic concepts and their own creative language. This teaching method, fine tuned over the past twelve years and focused on the students and their individual nature, has produced results of a very high quality, with peaks of excellence made evident by many international prized acknowledgements. All this holds true today more than ever as Alchimia opens its doors in a new location. Unified and expanded, the school's new home in Florence just next to Masaccio's famous frescos marks the realization of Alchimia's philosophy in visible form.

Year Founded

1998