184907 v.2 Postgraduate Diploma in Jewellery Production
PGradDipJewelProd(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 023989D
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year
Introduction
This is a course in contemporary jewellery design and making. It develops professional skills through special workshops supervised by specialist jewellers focusing on gold and precious and semi-precious gemstone design. A key element in the course is involvement in a retail outlet, providing the opportunity to earn an income to offset student fees. Students develop high levels of competence in advanced studio production skills and an informed knowledge of the jewellery industry.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor of arts degree, with a specialisation in jewellery or other appropriate discipline, or a TAFE diploma and relevant professional experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Additional Course Expenses
Students engage in fieldwork in all semesters of the course and are responsible for related expenses. Students are expected to make provision for the purchase of gold, silver and gemstone materials and for tools, at an estimated cost of between $700-$1,000 per semester. Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 12621 | v.4 | Jewellery Production Project 591 | 6.0 | 75.0 | |
| 6301 | v.6 | Visual Arts Theory 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 12622 | v.4 | Jewellery Production Project 592 | 6.0 | 75.0 | |
| 6322 | v.6 | Visual Arts Theory 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: October 20, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J