Design

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 Edges

Join a Professional Group

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

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.

Join a Professional Group

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

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.

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

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
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.
Except for specific modules of specific content, the medium of instruction for Higher Diploma programmes is English and may be supplemented with Chinese.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

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

BA (Hons) 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) in 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.

Full-time top-up degree programmes in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) of VTC is not applicable to Mainland Students. For admission arrangements of part-time programmes, please visit 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 Design (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 21^st Century Workplace
Enrichment Module B

Industrial Attachment

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for AY2027/28 will be announced at a later stage. The tuition fees for the AY2026/27 is listed below for reference.

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$35,140

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two instalments each year. Each instalment is HK$17,570.
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.
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.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2^nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
Applicants shall refer to the Government's revised eligibility criteria for subvented study places and subsidies for AY2027/28 and beyond. Applicants not meeting the revised eligibility criteria are subject to self-finance fees. If you need any further enquiry on visa requirements, please contact the Immigration Department of the HKSAR.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

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.

The 42nd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition

CHAN Tsz Ying and YIP Yuen Sze Christine, students from HKDI's Higher Diploma in Jewellery Design and Technology programme, have emerged as Champion and The Made-to-Sell Award, and 2nd Runner-up in the The 42nd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition.