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:

To provide students with a deep understanding of jewelry design concepts and techniques.
To develop proficiency in jewelry sketching, rendering, and design software.
To enable students to create innovative and marketable jewelry collections.
To 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                                                                                                                                                                                      Session 1: Course orientation and overview of jewellery design.
Session 2: History and evolution of jewelry design.
Session 3: Role of jewellery designers in the industry.

Module 2: Jewellery Sketching and Rendering                                                                                                                                                                                     Session 4: Basics of jewelry sketching and rendering.
Session 5: Creating jewelry illustrations with various media.
Session 6: Developing a personal jewelry sketching style.

Module 3: Gemstone Identification and Selection                                                                                                                                                                      Session 7: Introduction to gemstones and their characteristics.
Session 8: Gemstone identification and grading.
Session 9: Gemstone selection and integration into designs.

Semester 2: Design Software and Manufacturing Techniques

Module 4: Jewellery Design Software                                                                                                                                                                                                  Session 10: Introduction to jewelry design software (e.g., Rhino, CAD).
Session 11: Digital jewellery design and 3D modeling.
Session 12: Creating digital prototypes and renderings.

Module 5: Metalwork and Manufacturing Processes                                                                                                                                                                       Session 13: Principles of jewellery manufacturing.
Session 14: Metals used in jewelry production.
Session 15: Techniques for metalworking and casting.

Module 6: Jewellery Collection Development                                                                                                                                                                                      Session 16: Designing a jewellery collection concept.
Session 17: Creating cohesive and marketable jewelry collections.
Session 18: Developing a collection portfolio.

Semester 3: Marketing and Industry Knowledge

Module 7: Jewellery Marketing and Merchandising                                                                                                                                                                           Session 19: Introduction to jewelry marketing and branding.
Session 20: Retail and merchandising concepts.
Session 21: Jewellery promotion and advertising.

Module 8: Jewellery Business and Industry Practices                                                                                                                                                                           Session 22: Understanding the jewelry business ecosystem.
Session 23: Industry trends and sustainable practices.
Session 24: Preparing for a career in the jewelry industry.

Module 9: Final Jewellery Collection and Graduation                                                                                                                                                                     Session 25: Creating the final jewelry collection.
Session 26: Collection presentation and critique.
Session 27: Preparing for graduation and receiving the diploma.

Assessment and Evaluation:                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Regular attendance 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 jewelry design 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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