Cape Peninsula University of Technology Jewellery Design

JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

ND: (National Diploma)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Jewellery Design, The aim of the course is to prepare students for the emerging South African jewellery industry in managerial, marketing and manufacturing capacities, while fostering a South African design ethic that does not rely on mass plagiarism of imported images. The course has the following objectives:

To draw on historical studies which heighten design awareness
To develop skills to communicate design intention
To develop technical skills to manufacture jewellery from preparation of metals through to final finishing
To instil good workshop practice
To develop applied drawing and illustration techniques

Career Opportunities

Graduates enter the following career paths:

Work as a goldsmith
Design and create original models for jewellery manufacturers for mass production
Manage the workshop of a jewellery manufacturer
Become a jewellery designer in a jewellery studio
Become a salesperson or manager in the jewellery retail industry
Design or manufacture theatre or costume jewellery
Become a buyer for large jewellery chain stores
Evaluate jewellery items
Repair jewellery items
Manage a design boutique/studio
Start a jewellery design and manufacture business

Admission requirements
Undergraduates
For all Certificate and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
Additional admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Bachelors, Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
Postgraduate admission requirements

Syllabus and fees

Please Note:
The fees for 2024 reflected below may be subject to change.
Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.

Offering Type and Duration

Full-Time / Three years

Course is offered on Cape Town Campus.

For any queries get in touch with:

Contact: Popi Makubalo

Telephone: 021 460 3296

Fax: –

Email: makubalop@cput.ac.za

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Jewellery Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Jewellery Design

Course Information and Fees

JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

First Year

Second Year

Third Year