62 63 Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design PROGRAMME AIMS This 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. PROFESSIONAL CORE MODULES • Gemmology • Jewellery Design • Jewellery Illustration • Manufacturing Technology for Jewellery CAREER PROSPECTS This programme is the only sub-degree level programme in Hong Kong which provides training Remarks: Applicants who are interested to study this programme, please apply for the “Higher Diploma in Product, Furniture and Jewellery Design (Subject Group)”. 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 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 of marketing, branding, timepiece, eyewear, personal accessories, etc. Graduates can work in a wide range of industries as jewellery designer-maker, timepiece designer, eyewear designer, quality controller, merchandiser, supervisor, marketing executive, developing their own brand / product. ARTICULATION TO UNIVERSITY Graduates can pursue relevant degrees locally. Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the top-up degree programme offered by: • Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi): BA (Hons) in Product Design Graduates can also apply for admission to relevant degree programmes of local universities: • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Product Design • Hong Kong Baptist University: BA (Hons) in Visual Arts Upon admission to relevant degree programmes, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on an individual basis. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION This 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). Higher Diploma in Jewellery Design and Technology 珠寶設計及科技高級文憑 Chan Kwan In ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGN
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