7 Courses
BJDT 351 Advanced Designs and Modelling
This course is designed to give students an in-depth knowledge of the various types of models used in representing abstract ideas, words and forms through the use of simple model making materials such as plastic, paper, high density and cardboard. Special emphasis will be placed on the scale model as one of the most useful and easily understandable of all the modelling processes.
BJDT 352 Fabrication and Finishing Techniques
This course covers construction of jewellery components, single and multiple-piece items involving a range of fabrication processes and techniques.
BJDT 353 Introduction to Gemmology
This course deals with the elements of gemmological knowledge that are important in jewellery design, metalsmithing, gem-setting and jewellery repair, and with practices of instrumental gem identification that are necessary for persons in the jewellery trade. It will involve the study of precious, semi- precious and synthetic stones employed in modern times for jewellery making.
BJDT 354 Introduction to Gem Setting
This course is a study of the characteristics of the various gemstones for setting purposes as well as gem setting skills necessary for bezel and claw settings for both faceted and cabochon stones. The setting of jewel clusters is covered. Various metals are used for setting purposes.
BJDT 355 Seminar
This course is designed to help students to focus on the ideas and issues in the field of contemporary Jewellery Design. It addresses concerns of 21st century jewellery designers which are meant to enable students to understand concepts, visual and material culture, and make aesthetic judgments.
ACDT 356 Business Management and Sustenance
The course exposes students to the general managerial world of how to raise funding and sustaining a business entity.
ACDT 357 Operations Management
The course seeks to address the key operations and logistical in service and manufacturing organizations that have strategic as well as tactical implications.
