A metal smith or simply smith is a crafts person fashioning useful items (for example, tools, kitchenware, tableware, jewelry, and weapons) out of various metals. Smiting is one of the oldest metalworking occupations. Shaping metal with a hammer (forging) is the archetypal component of smiting.
In the jewelry industry, 3D printing works by using CAD to create 3D printed wax or resin models of jewelry. These are then used to cast delicate pieces with the fine metals,3D printing with precious metals to begin with would be overly costly. These molds mean that separate sections of metal don’t need to be soldered together, creating a more solid and complex piece of jewelry.
BSc. (Metalsmithing And Jewelry Technology Degree
The School of Metalsmithing And Jewelry Technology offers a four-year undergraduate course leading to the BSc. (Honours) Degree in Metalsmithing And Jewelry Technology.
Bachelor BSc (Metalsmithing And Jewelry Technology ) At KNUST Entry Requirement
Wassce /Sssce Applicants
Credit passes in Three (3) SSSCE/WASSCE Core Subjects; Including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus credit passes in any three (3) electives from the following disciplines: Visual Art, Home Economics, Technical, Science and General Arts
A /O Level Applicants
FIVE (5) credits at GCE ‘O’ Level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics, plus TWO (2) passes at the Advanced Level.
Mature Applicants
Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the Application. In addition to passing a written and oral examination, applicant must have;
EITHER
FIVE (5) credits at GCE ‘O’ Level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics;
OR
Credit passes in THREE (3) SSSCE/WASSCE Core Subjects; including English Language, Mathematics (Core) and Integrated Science, plus credit passes in any THREE (3) Electives from any of the following disciplines: Visual Art, Home Economics, Technical, Science and General
Arts.
HND And Diploma Certificate In Relevant Areas
Applicants may be admitted to start either from the SECOND (2nd) or THIRD (3rd) year based on performance at the interview.
Preference would be given to Metal Product Design Applicants in the case of programme (a)