 Sri Lanka's Gems and Jewellery industry can be traced back to some 3,000 years or so. They are part of many legends, folk lore and literary works and are much written about by early travellers. These gems have adorned royalty and celebrities through the ages and even today, are sought after by the rest of world. Out of about 200 minerals that are classified as gemstones, around 75 varieties are found in our country, making our island one of the most important geographic locations in the world for gemstones. In order to convert this natural resource at our doorstep into a value added product, Jewellery Design becomes imperative.
The Jewellery industry in Sri Lanka is developed but we do not have designers who look at trends that are at the fore in Europe, North America and the UK and also design products that would work in these markets. The main reason for this is the non availability and access to education in Jewellery Design and therefore the inability for the country to produce designers and/or professional Jewellery Designers at an international level.
AOD takes pride in this opportunity and Welcomes you to the world of professional Jewellery Design! The Academy of Design, Colombo's premier undergraduate education institute in Design, launches an international diploma in Jewellery Design that can be completed right here in Colombo.
A limited number of scholarships are on offer to potential students Embark on an the Exciting Career of Jewellery Designer.
BTEC National Certificate in Jewellery Design & Manufacture The Academy of Design (AOD) in collaboration with Birmingham Institute of Art and Design UK, launches an International Qualification in Jewellery Design and manufacture! With technical assistance from Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) - School of Jewellery, the number one school for Jewellery Design in the UK, together, AOD will launch the jewellery Design National Certificate from Edexcel International, UK (London Qualifications).
Introduction
Jewellery is a craft base form of study, centuries old and steeped in history. Two parts make up the whole study form, in that design and manufacture go hand in hand to complete the programme. AOD's newly established Jewellery Design & Manufacture programme will undoubtedly meet the needs an industry requires for its further development and expansion of existing industry. The programme hopes to invite all those interested persons who have been waiting long to formalize their talent, engage an interest, follow a dream or simply acquire a new talent in the Jewellery Design field.
Programme Structure
The programme is structured conveniently for interested students and professionals. 3 hours of lecture time over 4 days a week will be attractive to students, working professionals, non working interested students alike. Students begin with basic skills they will need fundamentally to visually communicate their ideas.
They are, figure drawing, still life drawing, history of Art and basic principles of Design.
Students will then move on to specific subjects in Jewellery such as Jewellry illustration, rendering techniques, geometrical drawing, Gemology, Trend Forecasting, Jewellery Retailing and Marketing, Digital Design for jewellery and in the workshop they will acquire the ability to understand the properties and characteristics of materials for metalwork and jewellery-making.
Student will be able to make basic pieces of jewellery such as Rings, Pendants, Chain Links, Earrings, Prongs, Bezels etc. and realize their creations by the end of the program. In the manufacturing section of the program, students will learn processes such as Melting, Hammering, Rolling, Wire Drawing, Soldering, Tube Forming, Setting, Drilling. They will be exposed to different materials other than the basic metals, to enhance their knowledge in using non-traditional methods.
FEES and Duration
Enrollment Fee: Rs. 65,000.00 + Monthly Fees : Rs. 15,000/- plus 15% VAT (government taxes).
Duration: 1 year (Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 9 am to 12 noon. Except during holidays in April/August/December)
Admissions for 2009 have begun. Applicants should submit all details by 25th November 2008. Entry Criteria is O/Ls. For more information contact: The Academy of Design, No 33 1/1 Queens Road, Colombo 03. Tel: 5742480, 5742490, 5867772 - 3, 2502850. www.aod.lk, Emails to info@aod.lk |
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