Jewellery Design Course
Study Method
Online
Provider
International Career Institute
Recognition
IAPCC
Start Date
Enrol anytime
Recognitions
Accredited/ Certified by IAPCC
Study method
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Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement -
Blended
Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
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In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
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Virtual
Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Subjects
Units
Introduction
- About designing jewellery/jewellery past to present
- Benefits of the career
How to Design Jewellery
How to Design different types of jewellery
- Earrings
- Neckpieces
- Bracelets
- Rings
- Jewellery materials
- Metal
- Beads
- Gemstones and synthetics
- Malleable and moldable
- Natural materials
Equipment and supplies
- Workspace equipment
- Hand tools
- Beading supplies
- Metal
- Soldering tools
- Findings, stampings and finishing
- Suppliers to use
The Design Process
- Developing your ideas
- Sketching it out
- Choosing your materials
- Patterns or moulds
- Samples and prototypes
Making Your Own Jewellery
- Health and Safety
- Soldering
- Filing
- Saw-piercing
- Wirework
- Outsourcing production
- Communicating your design ideas
- Areas of production expertise
- Finding production specialists
Preparing for Your Career
- Sense of aesthetics and design
- Hand-eye coordination
- Creativity
- Communication skills
- Sales ability
- Tradeshows and craft fairs
Getting Hired
- Types of employers
- How to find job openings
- Positions to apply for
- Finding advertised positions and unadvertised positions
- Job hunting materials: your resume, cover letter and portfolio
- Finished jewellery samples
- Interviews, making a great impression and interview questions
Starting Your Own Business
- Your unique concept
- Creating a business plan
- Start-up costs and getting financing
- Legal matters and considerations
- Setting up your workspace/workshop
- Employees and contractors
- Setting your prices
- Wholesale vs. retail pricing
- Profitability
- Calculating price
- Fulfilling orders
- Establishing a delivery date
- Custom design services
- Accepting payment/jewellery design
- Managing wholesale accounts
Selling Your Designs
- Marketing materials (portfolio, samples, website, stylesheet and price lists)
- Selling to individuals
- Craft shows and galleries
- The Internet
- Hosting a promotional event
- Finding wholesale buyers
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