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Higher Diploma in Jewellery Design and Technology
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code DE110513C

Higher Diploma in Jewellery Design and Technology

To study this programme, applicant should apply for "Higher Diploma in Product, Furniture and Jewellery Design (Subject Group) [Programme Code: DE110513]", please click here for more information.

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Pursue Higher Education with Optimistic Career Prospects

Graduates will possess the skills to become well-rounded jewellery and image product designers in the industries or to establish their own brands and products.

Programme Advantages

Join a Professional Group

Students are eligible to apply for student membership of different professional associations.

Programme Advantages

Pursue Higher Education with Optimistic Career Prospects

Graduates will possess the skills to become well-rounded jewellery and image product designers in the industries or to establish their own brands and products.

Programme Advantages

Join a Professional Group

Students are eligible to apply for student membership of different professional associations.

Basic Information

The programme covers jewellery design, technology and management, which provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to the fields of jewellery design, personal accessories and image product design such as eyewear and timepiece, CAD / CAM technology, gemmology, marketing and retailing. It enables students to develop their potential in the modern principles of jewellery design, craftsmanship, manufacturing technology, and gemmology. Graduates are equipped with comprehensive skills for building their careers in the jewellery, personal accessories and image product design industry.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic, language and communication training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 2 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
HKDI

Professional Recognition

The programme is strongly supported by the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association (HKJMA). Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA), the Hong Kong Jewellery Designers Association (HKJDA) and the Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong (IDSHK).
Remarks
  1. The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
  2. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  3. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Digital Advertising
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Product Design

Graduates may pursue relevant Degrees locally or overseas. They are eligible to apply for admission to the top-up Degree programme offered by the following university in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE):

  • University of the West of England, Bristol, UK: BA (Hons) Fine Art # (Registration Number of Non-local Higher and Professional Education: 253254)
# It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE.

Graduates may also apply for admission to relevant Degree programmes of local universities:

  • Hong Kong Baptist University: BA (Hons) in Visual Arts
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Product Design

Upon admission to relevant Degree programmes, graduates may apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on an individual basis.

Career Prospects
The programme is the only sub-degree level programme in Hong Kong which provides training in the field of jewellery design and manufacturing technology. The jewellery industry in Hong Kong is one of the six largest export industries among all manufacturing industries, and the largest earner in the world in terms of output. Industry demand is so great that the graduate employment is almost guaranteed. They will work as design professionals in the jewellery industry and eventually become fully fledged jewellery designers. Students will also acquire fundamental knowledge on marketing, branding, timepiece, eyewear, personal accessories, etc. Graduates can work in a wide range of industries as jewellery designer-makers, timepiece designer, eyewear designer, quality controllers, merchandisers, supervisor, marketing executives, developing their own brands / products.

Curriculum

  • Cultural Studies
  • CAJD: 3D CAD for Jewellery
  • Fundamentals of Gemmology
  • Jewellery and Image Product Design Studies: Body and Wearing Piece
  • Jewellery Design Studies: Elementary Jewellery Design
  • Jewellery Design Technology: Jewellery Materials
  • Jewellery Design Visualization: Illustration and Rendering
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 1)
  • Aesthetics and Semiotics
  • CAJD: Surface Modeling for Jewellery
  • Elective Module: Jewellery Design Studies: Intermediate Jewellery Design
  • Elective Module: Jewellery and Image Product Design Studies: Trend and Personal Image
  • Elective Module: Jewellery Design Technology: Intermediate Jewellery Techniques
  • Elective Module: Jewellery and Image Product Design Technology: Metal Fabrication Fundamental
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 2)
  • CAJD: Rapid Prototyping for Jewellery
  • Elective module: Gemmology Specifications
  • Elective module: Jewellery Design Technology: Craftsmanship and Making for Image Product
  • Elective Module: Jewellery Design Technology: Advanced Jewellery Techniques
  • Elective Module: Expanded Studies: Master Class for Image Product
  • Elective Module: Practical Gem Testing and Certificate
  • Elective Module: Styling Photography: Product, Portrait and Image
  • Elective Module: Jewellery Design Studies: Advanced Jewellery Design
  • Elective Module: Expanded Studies: Factory Visit – - Jewellery Production
  • Professional Practice: Marketing and Retailing in Jewellery Design
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module A
  • CAJD: Total Modelling for Jewellery
  • Commercial Visual Merchandising
  • Jewellery Design Technology: Jewellery Manufacturing Technology
  • Graduation Project for Jewellery Design
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Enrichment Module B
  • Industrial Attachment

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
  2. In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
  3. Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
  4. Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
  5. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition 2024

Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition 2024

Tam Suet Ying and Huang Jing Wen, students from HKDI's Higher Diploma in Jewellery Design and Technology programme, have emerged as Champions of the Student Group in the Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition 2024. Tam's winning piece "Fusion" blends traditional and modern elements, promoting cultural appreciation. Meanwhile, Huang's "Unrestrained" captures the spirit of youth and encourages a limitless and passionate approach to life.

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