Highlights: -
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Course Name |
Diploma in Jewellery Design |
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Level |
Diploma |
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Duration of the course |
1, 2, or 3 years depending on the institute |
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Eligibility |
Minimum 50% in 10+2. |
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Education mode |
Full-time, Distance. |
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Admission Process |
Merit as well as Entrance Exams |
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Entrance Exams |
NIFT, CEED, SMEAT, UCEED, CEE, NID DAT, SEED, UID DAT, AIEED, SMEAT, UPES DAT. |
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Fees of the course |
Rs 10,000 - Rs 6.00 Lakhs |
Eligibility Criteria: -
- Candidates must have cleared the class 12th in any stream or its equivalent from a recognised board.
- Candidates must have secured an aggregate score of 45%- 55% in the qualifying exam.
- Candidates may have to clear the Entrance Exam.
Syllabus for Diploma in Jewellery Design:
The Diploma in Jewellery Design syllabus will vary from college to college, but the course aims and subjects shall remain the same; the subject distribution over the syllabus may differ, but the study matter remains consistent. Nevertheless, candidates should check the official website to know the complete syllabus. Here is a general guide to Diploma in Jewellery Design syllabus design, as commonly followed by Indian colleges:
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Introduction to Jewellery Design |
Advanced Drawing Techniques |
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History of Jewellery |
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Basics |
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Basic Design Principles |
Metalsmithing Techniques I |
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Drawing and Sketching Techniques |
Gemology |
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Materials and Gemstones I |
Design Project I |
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Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
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CAD/CAM in Jewellery Design |
Portfolio Development |
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Metalsmithing Techniques II |
Marketing and Merchandising |
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Jewellery Manufacturing Processes |
Professional Practices in Jewellery Design |
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Materials and Gemstones II |
Internship/Industry Project |
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Design Project II |
Final Design Project |
Further studies after Diploma in Jewellery Design:-
- B.Sc in Jewellery Design
- M.Sc in Jewellery Design
- M.Des in Jewellery Design
- Certificate Courses: Gemology Courses, AD/CAM Courses for Jewellery, Diamond Grading and Evaluation Courses, Jewellery Retail Management Courses and Workshops and Short Courses.
Employment after Diploma in Jewellery Design:-
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Job Profiles |
Average Salary (LPA) |
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Jewellery Merchandiser/Buyer |
Rs 3.00 - Rs 12.00 LPA |
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CAD/CAM Jewellery Designer |
Rs 4.00 - Rs 8.00 LPA |
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Gemologist |
Rs 3.00 - Rs 10.00 LPA |
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Jewellery Designer |
Rs 3.00 - Rs 10.00 LPA |
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Production Manager |
Rs 3.00 - Rs 10.00 LPA |
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Jewellery Retail Manager |
Rs 3.00 - Rs 12.00 LPA |
FAQs
- Name some popular subjects taught in Diploma Jewellery Design?
Though each university has its separate curriculum for Diploma Jewellery Design, but most of these universities offer some common subjects in this course which are listed below:
- Elements of Design
- Metallurgy and Casting Process
- CAD
- Setting of gemstones in jewellery
- Materials for Design
- What are the hands-on training provided in Diploma Jewellery Design?
Apart from the usual theoretical course of study, a Diploma Jewellery Design offers hands-on training on stone cutting, engraving, polishing along with electroplating, metal colouring, and anodising including use of CAD software for creating jewellery design.
- Which metals are used in Jewellery Design?
Though most jewellers use gold and silver for jewellery design, these days jewellers are experimenting with other metals as well, namely Platinum, Titanium, Palladium, Tungsten and even stainless steel.
- What purpose does CAD software serve in Jewellery Designing?
CAD 3D design software is primarily used for designing jewellery of any shape or material. Using this software, jewellery designers view a piece of jewellery from different angles including inside, top or sides.
Other specialisation in Diploma: -
Diploma in Fashion Design, Diploma in Interior Design, Diploma in Apparel Design, Diploma in Web Design, Diploma in Textile Design, Diploma in Game Design.
