DIPLOMA IN
JEWELLERY DESIGN

(R2/214/4/0146) (07/25) (A11156)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Intakes: January / May / September     Duration: 2 years 4 months, Full-time


 

The Diploma in Jewellery Design allows students to explore a variety of areas within traditional and contemporary Jewellery Design practice where the emphasis is placed on creativity, innovation, experimentation, and material applications through technical skills and computer-aided programs to design jewellery and accessories giving students both technical and aesthetic traits of jewellery designing.

 

Students will also learn skills in design management, portfolio building, and marketing. Therefore, preparing each individual for entering the market as a contemporary Jewellery Designer / Maker.

FIELD OF STUDY

  • Studio Practice I: Contemporary Jewellery Design
  • Observational Drawing Skills
  • 3D Conceptualisation
  • Model Making
  • Studio Practice II: Resin and Acrylic
  • Colour Analysis in 3D Design
  • Digital Imaging
  • Materials and Processes
  • Studio Practice III: Metal and Wood
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Academic Research & Communication Skills
  • Cultural Studies
  • Design Theory
  • Design Drafting and Rendering
  • Studio Practice IV: Enamelling and Glass
  • Solid Modelling
  • Jewellery Technology
  • Studio Practice V: Silversmithing
  • Computer Rendering
  • Design Management
  • Internship (Jewellery Design)
  • Studio Practice VI: Gem Analysis and Stone Setting
  • 3D Manipulation
  • Major Design Project

MPU Module
U1: Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International)
U1: Philosophy and Current Issues
U2: Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Malaysian without Credit in Bahasa Melayu)
U2: Entrepreneurship
U3: Moral Issues in Malaysian Society
U4: Co-curricular

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

MALAYSIAN ENTRY REQUIREMENT

  • SPM / IGCSE / O-Level: at least credit in 3 subjects
  • UEC: Grade B in 3 subjects
  • SKM / SVM Level 3 in the related field;
    (Note: The HEPs are required to conduct screening and provide appropriate bridging courses specific to the discipline of the programme)
  • A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in the related field with at least a CGPA of 2.00
  • College Community Certificate: Pass Level 3, MQF in related field and SPM 1 credit
  • STPM / A-Level: at least Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in any subject
  • STAM: at least Grade Maqbul
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

 

Pass Portfolio Review and Interview determined by the HEP as required

INTERNATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENT

  • IGCSE / O-Levels: 3 Credits
  • International High School Equivalent

 

Pass Portfolio Review and Interview determined by the HEP as required

 

 

ENGLISH COMPETENCY

  • MUET: BAND 3.0
  • IELTS 4.0
  • Other Equivalent English Competency

 

Study Pathway

SPM

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Areas of employment include:

  • Jewellery Product Manager
  • Jewellery Designer
  • Jewellery Maker
  • Accessories Designer
  • Design Consultant
  • Design Educator

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