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Service Area: Applied Sciences, Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering Systems
Career Cluster: Manufacturing
 

Career Pathway:
Jeweler

As a jeweler, you meticulously craft and design exquisite pieces of jewelry, using your skills in metalworking, gem setting, and precision techniques. You may work independently, create custom pieces for clients, or collaborate with established jewelry brands to contribute to their collections. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creativity, you bring to life timeless and unique pieces that hold sentimental value for those who wear them.

Man working on a bracelet in a jewelry store

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives Exploratory Art Sculpture/Ceramics Metals & Jewelry Metals & Jewely OR
AP Art & Design		 Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • Intro to Engineering & Design

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Future Career Readiness

  • Marketing & Sales

  • Personal Finance

  • Introduction to Business

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • Art Club

  • District Art Show

  • Drama/Thespian Club

  • Maker’s Studio

  • Sustainable Fashion Club

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • Studio Art with an Emphasis in Metals & Jewelry

Future
Careers

  • Jeweler

  • Jewelry Appraiser

  • Jewelry Consultant 

  • Jewelry Designer

  • Jewelry Sales Professional

Community Partnerships

  • Ten Thousand Village Iowa City

  • Arts Iowa City

  • M.C. Ginsberg