It is a 3-year degree undergraduate course for Arts students and is similar to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. Moreover, the subjects are almost the same for this course. The main motive of this course is to train professionals with the skill of jewellery-making, designs and production. The curriculum of the course includes both theoretical lessons and participation in workshops, exhibitions, shows, seminars etc.

This course is offered at leading institutes such as:

1. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar

2. Sharada University, Greater Noida

DESCRIPTION OF THIS COURSE:

This course is part theory and part practical and students get a chance to have an experience of exhibitions, fashion shows, workshops, seminars, and such activities where they get to learn and get hands on experience in this field.

The Jewellery designing, manufacturing, and trading is an unavoidable part of India's economy. Our country is world-renowned for its age-old gems, precious metals, and jewellery designs. The current boom in the jewelry industry is justified.

Interested aspirants with a pliant mind are best appropriate for this course. Moreover, the students are imparted advanced lessons in:

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  Stone Cutting, Engraving, Polishing, and Testing the quality of precious metals, stones, and gems.

  
  


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  Electroplating, Metal Coloring, Anodizing, Enameling and Stone Setting.

  
  


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  Jewellery Design Themes, Presentations, Jewellery Costing and Jewellery Making.

  
  


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  Application of computer-aided programs to create visual designs of the jewelry created.

  
  


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  Art of working with precious metals and alloys and the technicalities that go into the making of flawless jewellery items.

  
  

Entrance tests are conducted for admission into this course such as:

1. National Institute of Disqualifications from AIEED (All India Entrance Examination for Design)

2. CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design)

3. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Exam

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Students must have completed 12th or equivalent qualifications from any board. Candidates' performance in the entrance exam helps them in admission. The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between Rs. 2 to 2.5 Lacs for a span of 3 years.

CAREER OPTIONS:

The annual salary in this industry continuously inclines with experience and skillset.