| BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE |
1. Course Aim
Graduates must produce a cohesive body of creative work that is a synthesis of technology, problem-solving and the application of research methodology.
The course equips the graduate with current technological knowledge in the field of computer-aided design and associated manufacturing processes.
Graduates must demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate and conduct research and development in a specialised area of design and/or technology in the field of jewellery design and manufacture.
These skills coupled with a deeper understanding of the implications of design thinking will contribute to the development of the local jewellery industry within the global context. |
2. Career Opportunities
Graduates:
- Become goldsmiths
- 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
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3. Admission Requirements
A National Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture (or an equivalent qualification) is required. Prospective students should have achieved above average results in the final year of the National Diploma, or alternatively, satisfy a panel of staff as to their competence to study at a higher level.
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4. Programme Structure: (BTech:)
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| For the duration of the course, the student is placed under the guidance of a supervisor, for both the practical and theoretical or written research components of the course.
At the end of the period of study, the student must have completed a written report and a body of work, which will be exhibited on campus. A panel of staff, assisted by external moderators, will assess the exhibition.
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5. Offering Type and Duration of CourseFull-Time: One year
Part-Time: Two years
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6. Venues of Offering
Cape Town
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7. Contact details
Cape Town
Contact: Ms M Olivier
Telephone: +27 +21 460 3392
Fax: +27 +21 460 3553
Email: olivierm@cput.ac.za |
