Jewellery Design

South Africa

National Senior Certificate with admission to a Bachelor’s Degree, or verification Certificate indicating an equivalent. Competent in English at NQF level 4. Mathematics preferred.

Special admissions

We offer mature age exemption to Degrees, Diplomas and Higher Certificates as per USAF requirements.
Inscape will consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on informal or non-formal learning for admission to this course.

International students

For admissions to Bachelor’s Degree: Higher Education South Africa (USAF) complete or conditional exemption certificate. A study permit in the name of Inscape Education Group is valid for the duration of the chosen course.

You can enrol for our Bachelor of Design programme at any campus to complete your 1st year. Our programmes are quality assured and standardised across all Inscape campuses. Students who are accepted into certain degree specialisation programmes might be required to complete their 2nd and 3rd-year studies at another specialised Inscape campus.

FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN 1st year – DESIGN SKILLS

Developing fundamental design skills to create design savvy, critical thinkers. Communication, Software and Leadership skills in preparation for intense 2nd and 3rd-year studies. Developing an awareness of the integrated nature of design, advancing the unique thinking of our students. Introducing an appreciation for Design History and context. Establishing fundamental building blocks for creative problem-solving. Exposure to various design disciplines within the Bachelor of Design to assist in selecting the ‘right’ specialisation from 2nd Year.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC 2nd year – DESIGN KNOWLEDGE

Discipline Specific knowledge will be developed through creative processing and ergonomic and cultural considerations in jewellery and adornment design. The relationship between sensory perceptions, objects and space will be explored as well as the style and technical properties of both commercial and high-end fine jewellery. Applying theory to practice through an understanding of the historical context and investigating the artistic and commercial world of jewellery based on a variety of approaches and cultural issues. Traditional and contemporary jewellery design materials and techniques are explored. Advancing software skills and technical knowledge through an introduction to software programs that assist in jewellery design and rendering imaginary geometric volumes.Developing an understanding of the business of design through the awareness of the jewellery industry and understanding jewellery business theories, economic systems, business systems and the context of culture and consumption.

SPECIALISATION 3rd year – DESIGN STYLE

Developing a signature design style by understanding environmental sustainability and using jewellery as an expressive language through original, coherent and effective jewellery design solutions. Visualisation and understanding the complexity of symbols and signs will further assist in developing a unique design style using innovation in jewellery through the exploration of both traditional and non-traditional mediums. Developing advanced knowledge and expert skills by exercising rendering techniques and establishing distinctive artistic attributes of jewellery. Architectural and functional knowledge will further assist in industrial prototyping and the understanding of convergence in technology and machinery will assist in industry readiness. Awareness of the latest design technologies and innovations through practice in software assisting in sculpting and digital rendering. Developing an understanding of the guidelines and principals involved in running a design business. Promoting business vision, mission and values gives graduates the confidence and ‘know-how’ to start their own design initiatives based on foundational knowledge of strategic development, marketing strategies, importance of branding and managing finances.

Articulation options

Students who have graduated with the Bachelor of Design degree may apply to register for an Honours or Post Graduate Diploma in a related field. Institutional minimum requirements will apply.

As part of the Total Annual Fee you will receive:

Tuition including:

• Industry relevant and suitably qualified faculty members
• Positive teaching and learning experience
• Continuous based assessment
• Custom designed curriculum and courseware
• Enabling learning environments
• Modern, design sensitive, well located, easily accessible and secure campus locations
• Online Learner Management System with live data
• Industry collaborative engagements
• Extended campus hours and Onsite wifi connectivity
• Onsite library and resources

And Compulsory study packs include*:

• Textbooks
• E-books
• Stationery and equipment
• Wacom intuos tablet
• Adobe creative cloud
• ProQuest
• Grammarly
• Autodesk*
• LinkedIn Learning
• Workshop fee
• Hardware support including 3 x support tickets (onsite & helpdesk tickets)
• Student card                                                                                                                                                                        *course dependent

Graduates enter their profession as Studio Jewellery designers, where they have expertise in concept, prototyping, manufacturing and production, as well as all the skills required to technically specify and visually present, project manage and market a design.

Jewellery Designers can take up a role in buying, distribution, visual merchandising, establish a design studio or become freelance consultants and designers. From a media perspective they can work as photographers, journalists, trend forecasters, analysts, and production agents relating to the industry.

To apply for this course, please use the link below.