Course Information & Syllabus
Course Information :
This program encourages the pursuit of innovation , achieved through application and development of practical skills with
intellectual engagement towards perceptions, concepts and outcomes, it explores the opportunity to achieve a high level
of professional craft and design skills by maintaining a fine balance between art and making. It also introduces students to basic accessory design concepts, visualization techniques, manipulation of materials & techniques of interpretation, leading to creation of costume jewellery and accessories in various materials and traditional craft styles. The main emphasis is placed on experimentation, creativity and high standards of professional accessory practice so that the students design and develop concepts suitable for the commercial market translating original concepts into
finished products.
Year 1 :
Creative Accessory Design
Research and Resource Material
Creative Use of Drawing Media, Materials & Skills
Creative Design and End Product Development
Year 2 :
Specialized Technical & Workshop Skills Development
Up to Date Technologies
Critical Understanding of Alternative Materials
Economic Properties and Processing Cost
Idea Refinement and End Product Development
Coursework & Assessment :
The course is highly vocational and is delivered through practical workshops, design studio, lecture and seminar
projects, visits and programmes, also deals with the particular areas of crafts, including technology, design and
commerce. The projects and course work are evaluated continuously with formal assessments at regular intervals, therefore
regular feedback on the students performance through out the course. A lecture and seminar programme runs through out the first two stages of the course, introducing and developing theoretical practical studies in the design process and
production, business and design practice specialist guest lectures are also included.
Careers :
Accessory designers, stylists, accessory marketing and merchandising specialists, accessory sales and manufacture personnel. 