The Diploma in Jewellery Design program (1 year) is an intensive course designed to provide students with a strong foundation in jewelry design principles, techniques, and industry knowledge. This program covers various aspects of jewelry design, from sketching and rendering to gemstone identification and manufacturing processes.
Course Duration: 1 year
Course Objectives:
Provide students with a deep understanding of jewelry design concepts and techniques.
Develop proficiency in jewelry sketching, rendering, and design software.
Enable students to create innovative and marketable jewelry collections.
Prepare students for careers in the jewelry industry or to start their own jewelry design businesses.
Semester 1: Fundamentals of Jewellery Design
Module 1: Introduction to Jewellery Design
1 Session: Course orientation and overview of jewellery design.
2 Session: History and evolution of jewelry design.
3 Session: Role of jewellery designers in the industry.
Module 2: Jewellery Sketching and Rendering
4 Session: Basics of jewelry sketching and rendering.
5 Session: Creating jewelry illustrations with various media.
6 Session: Developing a personal jewelry sketching style.
Module 3: Gemstone Identification and Selection
7 Session: Introduction to gemstones and their characteristics.
8 Session: Gemstone identification and grading.
9 Session: Gemstone selection and integration into designs.
Semester 2: Design Software and Manufacturing Techniques
Module 4: Jewellery Design Software
10 Session: Introduction to jewelry design software (e.g., Rhino, CAD).
11 Session: Digital jewellery design and 3D modeling.
12 Session: Creating digital prototypes and renderings.
Module 5: Metalwork and Manufacturing Processes
13 Session: Principles of jewellery manufacturing.
14 Session: Metals used in jewelry production.
15 Session: Techniques for metalworking and casting.
Module 6: Jewellery Collection Development
16 Session: Designing a jewellery collection concept.
17 Session: Creating cohesive and marketable jewelry collections.
18 Session: Developing a collection portfolio.
Semester 3: Marketing and Industry Knowledge
Module 7: Jewellery Marketing and Merchandising
19 Session: Introduction to jewelry marketing and branding.
20 Session: Retail and merchandising concepts.
21 Session: Jewellery promotion and advertising.
Module 8: Jewellery Business and Industry Practices
22 Session: Understanding the jewelry business ecosystem.
23 Session: Industry trends and sustainable practices.
24 Session: Preparing for a career in the jewelry industry.
Module 9: Final Jewellery Collection and Graduation
25 Session: Creating the final jewelry collection.
26 Session: Collection presentation and critique.
27 Session: Preparing for graduation and receiving the diploma.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Regular attend ance and active participation in lectures, workshops, and jewelry design projects.
Completion of jewelry design assignments, including the final collection.
Improvement in jewelry sketching, rendering, and digital design proficiency.
Successful execution of jewelry projects, demonstrating creativity and technical competence.
Materials Required:
Access to cad jewelry design course software (e.g., Rhino, CAD).
Jewellery sketchbooks, art supplies, and design tools.
Gemstone samples and resources for identification and selection.
Textbooks and reference materials on jewelry design and industry practices.
This Diploma in Jewellery Design (1-year program) is designed for individuals who are passionate about jewelry design and aspire to become jewelry designers. It provides a comprehensive education in jewelry design principles, digital design, gemstone identification, and industry knowledge. Upon completion of this program, students will be well-prepared for careers in the jewelry industry, whether in design, manufacturing, marketing, or entrepreneurship.
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