Course Information
Description
The Diploma in Fashion Jewellery and Promotion programme encourages creativity and critical thinking on the part of students, and equips them with the skill necessary to create commercially viable and ecologically-friendly jewellery – through conceptualisation, innovation, originality, technical skills, and professionalism at all levels
The programme objectives are:
- Gain proficiency in technical drawings / three-dimensional design as well as hone drawing skills through a range of traditional and non-traditional methods and materials
- Understand the basics of pattern, contrast, and texture within design using colour
- Be familiar with basic 2D and 3D design skills: drafting and detailing
- Gain proficiency in using software applications extensively used in design industry
- Acquire the ability to construct jewellery pieces leveraging concepts of form, structure, volume, color, texture, contrast, scale, and dimension
- Explore the relationships between historical, cultural, social, and economic factors and how these have influenced modern design practices
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be of age 18 and above, and must obtain one of the following requirements:
- 1 GCE 'A' level pass
- 12 years of formal education (for international or foreign-system applicants)
- Diploma from a private educational institution or overseas polytechnic with entry requriements of 10 years of formal education
- Mature candidates who are 30 years old and above with at least 8 years relevant work experience
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to possess one of the following:
- C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level
- IETLS score of 5.5 OR — TOEFL score of 500PBT, 173, CBT, 61 IBT
- MDIS Online English Placement Test pass
- MDIS English Entrance Test pass
- WSS WPL 5 or equivalent English Assessment - Equivalent English qualification OR - Clear indication or letter from institution that medium of instruction for highest qualification was English (for institutions in non-English-speaking countries)
Career Opportunities
Information not available
Modules
Jewellery Research and Development
- Jewellery Illustration and Presentation
- Jewellery Digtial Modelling and Imaging
- Jewellery Fabrication and Techniques
- Jewellery History and Cultural Studies
- Jewellery Visuals and Publication
- Jewellery Management and Promotion
- Jewellery Professional Development 1
All assessment is based on 100% coursework/projects
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)
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