ND: JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
Course Aim:
The aim of the course is to prepare students for the emerging South African jewellery industry in managerial, marketing and manufacturing capacities, while fostering a South African design ethic that does not rely on mass plagiarism of imported images. The course has the following objectives:
To draw on historical studies which heighten design awareness
To develop skills to communicate design intention
To develop technical skills to manufacture jewellery from preparation of metals through to final finishing
To instil good workshop practice
Opportunities:
Graduates enter the following career paths:
Work as a goldsmith
Design and create original models for jewellery manufacturers for mass production
Manage the workshop of a jewellery manufacturer
Become a jewellery designer in a jewellery studio
Become a salesperson or manager in the jewellery retail industry
Design or manufacture theatre or costume jewellery
Become a buyer for large jewellery chain stores
Evaluate jewellery items
Repair jewellery items
Manage a design boutique/studio
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
Offering type: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Popi Makubalo
021 460 3296
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.