Course Aims This course aims to develop students’ creativity and to equip them with the basic knowledge and digital technology application skills required for jewellery design, enabling them to apply their learning to the creation of ideas and development of three-dimensional jewellery design. Emphasis is also placed on enriching students’ understanding of culture, aesthetics, technology, design and society, facilitating their further development in the creative industry.
Diversified Learning and Teaching Activities Activities such as technical demonstration and lectures, professional talks and sharing from industry partners, visit to trade fairs, jewellery workshops, etc. will be arranged to support student projects and graduate showcase.
Simulated Learning Environment Equipped with industry-standard facilities and equipment, e.g. Jewel-Tech-Space, Design Studio, Jewellery Workshop, Gemmology Laboratory, etc. for students to practise related knowledge and skills.
Professional Recognition Students will obtain a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 3 certificate in addition to HKDSE qualification upon successful completion of the course.
Hong Kong is the centre of the Asia Pacific jewellery trade, we should embrace this rich cultural heritage and pass it on to young generations. This course introduces design fundamentals and the diversity of body adornments beyond fine jewellery.
- Creative Design Methods (30 hours)
- Work ethics, responsibilities in design profession and conduct on virtual platforms
- Design history and consumer culture on ecommerce channels
- Creative thinking in jewellery design
- Aesthetics and appreciation of jewellery and accessories design
- Fundamental design
- Jewellery Drawing (30 hours)
- Drawing tools, media and technology enabled alternatives
- Basic perspectives and construction drawings
- Presentation of material texture and 3D form on 2D drawing
- Jewellery Making and Material Knowledge (30 hours)
- Jewellery/ accessories design material research and studies
- Categories and structure of jewellery/ accessories design
- Jewellery/ accessories making techniques and modern-day CAD alternatives
- Craftsmanship in jewellery/ accessories design
- Safety rules in workshop and use of tools
- Jewellery Design with Digital Tools (30 hours)
- CAD software fundamentals
- 3D concepts applied in CAD
- Application of various 3D software in jewellery/ accessories design
- Integrated Design Project (60 hours)
- Design processes
- Design brief and methodology in thematic design
- Hand sketches and digital tools to record design development
- 3D printing technology
- Model making
- Digital presentation and media strategy
- Integrated Design Project (choose one of the topics)
- MyBrand
- MyDream
Further Studies Courses related to jewellery design, product design, manufacturing technology and visual communication. For example, there are some related courses offered by the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)/ Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI):
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Jewellery, Materials and Design
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Product Design
Higher Diploma in Product, Furniture and Jewellery Design (Subject Group)
Employment Careers in the fields related to jewellery design, lifestyle product design, jewellery manufacturing technology and visual communication.
Every Saturday
09:00 – 13:00 OR
14:00 – 18:00
Subject to mutual agreement between the school and the VTC.
- Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI)
3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, N.T.
Students are required to attend a group interview or an online interview/ assessment. Selection is based on student’s interest in design, motivation and willingness to learn, aptitude, drawing and design-related skills as well as communication skills.
$15,100 (Course fee is fully subsidised by the EDB.)
Remarks:- Lessons may also be scheduled during summer holidays.
- Final class venue/ time may be subject to change with respect to the confirmed number of enrolment and other special circumstances.
