• JEWELLERY Design

    2 YEARS

The Design Entrepreneurship course is an amalgamation of a research and market intelligence driven and hands-on approach, unique in the way it examines the fundamental understanding of the Design profession with entrepreneurial concepts.

The learner is coached to provide a controlling link between various components of a venture and to provide innovative design solutions which are user experience-centric while encouraging learners to participate in a design entrepreneurial setup; apply knowledge and practical understanding of materials.

Skills are inculcated in learners to make them Creative Entrepreneurs through multiple industry interactions and internships along with design projects.

Duration

2 years

BUSINESS INCUBATION

The course culminates with inputs on entrepreneurship and developing a Business Plan for individual enterprise. Selected business plans will be provided an opportunity of incubation with ARCH Business Incubator, where the project will be guided by faculty and mentored by industry experts.

SYLLABUS

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF ART & DESIGN
    • Sketching
    • Art appreciation
    • Design thinking
    • Design thinking tools
    • Design process
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP – I
    • Introduction to entrepreneurship
    • Techniques of idea generation and business analysis
    • Identifying customers for business
    • Market research
    • Basic of financial modelling
  • PROFESSIONAL ECOSYSTEM
    • Key sectors of industry
    • Evolution of design industry
    • Design market & economic outlook
    • Design industry analysis & employment opportunities
    • Trends & design implications
    • Design ecosystem
  • MATERIALS TOOLS & TECHNIQUES – I
    • Jewellery Manufacturing
    • Jewellery Sketching and rendering
    • Gemstones Settings
    • Jewellery connectivity’s and closing mechanisms 
  • DESIGN THINKING PROCESS & METHOD
    • Design Spectrum
    • Ideation and concept development
    • Envision and Creation
    • Exposure to Design process finished product
  • DESIGN RESEARCH & TREND ANALYSIS
    • Material trends
    • Forecasting methods
    • Trend analysis
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP – II
  • Building a business model using lean model canvas
  • Fundamentals of team building
  • Branding strategy and social media basics
  • Product development via mvp technique
  • Go-to-market strategy
  • MATERIAL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES II
    • Introduction to Technical Drawings
    • Exploring 2D CAD (Corel & Photoshop) & Applying 3D Rendering
    • Manufacturing Techniques
    • Enamelling
    • Introduction to Casting Process
  • DESIGN PROJECT –  Diamond & Coloured Stones
    • Research & Analysis
    • Conceptualization
    • Design process
    • Form Generation
    • Computer Aided Design/ Manufacturing
    • Checks & Tests
    • Documentation & presentation
  • INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP
  • JEWELLERY MERCHANDISING & MARKETING
    • Introduction to branding
    • Brand identity
    • Brand strategy
    • Case study
    • Concept and introduction of visual merchandising
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP III
    • Fundraising fundamentals
    • Building a pitch deck
    • Advanced financial modelling for start-ups
    • Analysing competition
    • Introduction to project management
  • STYLING & PHOTOGRAPHY
    • The role of the styling 
    • Market strategy
    • Branding and sponsorship guidelines
    • Photography skills and editing 
  • PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
    • Understanding the organizational structure
    • Human resource management
    • International business
    • Production & operations 
    • Governance
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT (INDUSTRY BASED)
    • Project management
    • Project stakeholders
    • Project manager attributes
    • Project management processes
  • FINAL PROJECT (INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP BASED)
    • Develop skills in decision making, problem solving and communication
    • Select, plan, implement, and evaluate a project and present the outcomes 
    • Professional practice

ARCH UNIT

  • 3D CAD (Rhino/ Jewel Cad)
  • Stone Cutting

Career Opportunities

  • Entrepreneur
  • Stylist
  • Product Development Manager
  • Jewellery Trend Analyst
  • Jewellery Merchandiser
  • Jewellery Brand Manager
  • Blogger and Influencer
  • Costume Jewellery Designers
  • Heritage Craft Jewellery Manager

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

We welcome students from around the world and understand that our international students may have special requirements, email us at admission@archedu.org

Placements

Video

Sustainable Luxury in the Jewellery Industry

in conversation with : Katrina Perez

Celebrity Jewelry Blogger and Journalist, London (UK)

Changemakers- New Fashion Business Models

Creative Dialogue between : Vishwas Shringi - Founder and CEO, Voylla Fashions Private ltd, Chintan Bakshi - CEO, Startup Oasis, Thenny Mejia - Founder and CEO, Fashionabc