Introduction

Jewellery fabrication using precious metals requires commitment, dedication and experience that was traditionally only achieved through long periods of apprenticeship.

This comprehensive diploma incorporates new technologies as well as traditional techniques to accelerate skills development and build a deep understanding and appreciation for work with precious metals. Students develop the skills and confidence to produce unique and remarkable jewellery creations in Silver, Copper, Brass, Glass and other media.

With a broad array of creative and challenging metalwork projects, structured time to practice and refine critical skills, and exposure to trends, design and gem and jewellery knowledge, metal artists stand apart from their peers in the jewellery industry.

This ‘Enhanced’ variation of the Precious Metal Arts Diploma includes additional wholistic projects that utilise information from all course modules and their successful completion represents not only skills competence, but synthesis of learning and effective practical application of those skills. Enhanced project modules include periods of instructor supervision, peer assessment and formal project assessments.

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Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Jewellery Trade Practices 1: Gem and Jewellery Trade Secrets

Jewellery Fashion Trends 1: Epic and Contemporary Trends

New Metal Technology 1: Creative Silver Modelling Techniques

New Metal Technology 2: Sculptural Design with Mixed Media

Traditional Metalsmithing 1: Foundation Metalwork Skills and Experience

Traditional Metalsmithing 2: Intermediate Techniques & Stone Setting

Project 1: Manufacturing to Client Specifications

Project 2: Flexible, Colourful Contemporary Link Bracelet Project

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 18 and above, and must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

1 GCE ‘A’ level pass OR
12 years of formal education (for international or foreign-system applicants) OR
Diploma from a private educational institution or overseas polytechnic with entry requirements of 10 years of formal education OR
Mature candidates who are 30 years old and above with at least 8 years of relevant working experience


English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to possess one of the following:

C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level OR
IELTS score of 5.5 OR
TOEFL score of 500PBT, 173, CBT or 61 IBT OR
MDIS Online English Placement Test pass OR – MDIS English Entrance Test pass OR
WSS WPL 5 or equivalent English Assessment - Equivalent English qualification OR - Clear indication or letter from institution that medium of instruction for highest qualification was English (for institutions in non- English speaking countries)

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Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Full-time: 8 months

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Fees & Funding

Fees & Structure (Local)

Application fees: S$107.00

Fees & Structure (International) Application fees: S$481.50

*Course material fees may include precious metals and/or gemstones that are subject to change based on market conditions.

Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
   Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.