Great design is the foundation of high-value jewellery. This course aims to give students the necessary foundations to develop aesthetic appreciation, high standards and skills in creative drawing and essential jewellery knowledge.
This course is entirely online and consists of 5 progressive online components. Graduates are also eligible to pursue more advanced design courses and Diploma in Fine Jewellery Design Programme taught at JDMIS' Singapore campus.
Early-bird Promo, 25% OFF MODULE 1 (U.P S$200)
About JDMIS
The Jewellery Design and Management International School (JDMIS) is the only educational institution in Singapore to focus exclusively on the jewellery arts and the largest specialized jewellery school in South-East Asia.
JDMIS offers internationally recognized professional certifications, diplomas and advanced diplomas in jewellery design, fabrication and business that lead to employment, entrepreneurship, and academia. JDMIS has trained over 20,000 jewellery professionals with over 4,500 students from 42 countries.
Course instructor
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Tanja Sadow
Tanja is an award winning jewellery designer & gemmologist with more than 4 decades of experience educating the jewellery industry across 4 continents. Dean and founder of JDMIS, Tanja works with aspiring artisans as well as top jewellery brand team members to help them achieve brilliance in their careers. Read More
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Course introduction by intructor Tanja Sadow
What you'll learn in JDMIS' Classical Jewellery Design 1 Online:
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MODULE 1: BASIC CREATIVE DRAWING
Learn the tools and techniques for drawing, sketching and tracing including enlargement, reduction and creative variation. You will also learn various techniques to enhance your creativity.
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MODULE 2: WORKING WITH MAJOR FORMS
Learn about the principles and how to manipulate major forms, which allow you to accurately draw jewellery from various views and angles.
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MODULE 3: DESIGNING WITH GEMSTONES
Master drawing all the common gem cuts in all three views. Understand when to use faceted, cabochon and fancy shape gems...
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MODULE 4: SETTINGS AND FINDINGS
Settings and findings keep the gem on the metal and the jewellery attached to the wearer. Learn about the hundreds of types of findings designers use, and many exciting ways to set gemstones into your jewellery designs
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MODULE 5: DESIGN PRINCIPLES & COURSE REVIEW
Learn the various elements and principles to make highly aesthetic designs such as lines, spaces, textures, colours, tones. This unit also include final reviews and assessment exercises.
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Course materials
Students of this online course can choose to buy the materials themselves or click here to buy the whole toolkit set from us.
Estimated shipping time: 2-3 working days within Singapore.
International: 2-15 working days
What’s inside?
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Early-bird Promo, 25% OFF MODULE 1 (U.P S$200)
Reviews for Classical Jewellery Design 1
Not all designers use jewellery-specific software. Advanced CAD designers can quickly transfer their skills to other 3D platforms that extend creative options, interactivity or manufacturing flexibility. zBrush, Fusion 360 & others.
For more information about this course, please contact the JDMIS registrar.
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Tools and materials
Uniquely, JDMIS has all of its CAD Lab configured for remote access - students are given login-credentials to allow them to remotely operate JDMIS' sophisticated equipment and specialised software throughout the duration of their training and project work.
For those that want to install their own software for use off-line, JDMIS works with GemVision to obtain affordable student-licences of this professional software. Industry users ready to adopt these new tools can also take advantage of volume discounts given to JDMIS students from regional software and equipment resellers.
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Learning path
Design
This course offers a design experience. At the end of the workshop, participants will have designed their own jewellery.
Prerequisites: DD300 - Digital Jewellery Design 3: Advanced 3D Modelling & Production
Next Step (Complementary Jewellery Design Specialisations): JD300 - Classical Jewellery Design 3: Jewellery Illustration, Light and Colour
Advanced Jeweller's Knowledge (Core Components):
GT200 - Jewellery Trade Practices 2: Gem Identification Methods,
FT200 - Jewellery Fashion Trends 2: Aesthetic Self Discovery and Future TrendsParticipants attending and completing this programme as a stand-alone certification can choose to enroll for the Fine Jewellery Design Advanced Diploma.
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Duration
30 hours
1 week (Full-time), or
5 weeks (Part-time)JDMIS runs weekday & weekend schedules for this popular course. JDMIS also has flexible make-up schedules and graduates can return without cost for refresher courses (subject to availability).
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With the skills taught in this intermediate class, you can have more creative freedom to create advanced designs in less time. Not only can you close design deals faster, but also your portfolio will expand tremendously. Gain more self-confidence, participate in competitions...the sky is the limit when you master these advanced digital design skills!
Course outline
This class builds on the fundamental skills taught in the first course, allowing you to create even more complex forms and designs using intermediate and advanced modelling techniques. Expand your repertoire of jewellery styles with new and in-demand gem settings. Finally, bring your design process to the next level by learning how create eye-catching video presentations of your jewellery designs, and even prepare your designs for 3D printing.
Intermediate Curves & Modelling
Advanced Surface Modelling
Intermediate Gemstone Settings
Pavé Gem Settings
Building Intermediate Jewellery Designs
Preparing files for 3D Printing
Preparing Videos for Customers
Instructor profile:
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Alexander Zupancich
Alex has been training designers and business owners from the region in 3D jewellery design and manufacturing since 2008: building the CAD/CAM skills of over 400 jewellery professionals. He graduated from Duke University with a Bachelors'degree in Computer Science, Marketing and Management and from INSEAD with a Masters' Degree in Business Administration. Read More
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Student's reviews:
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DD200 is better than DD100 because the concepts/designs are more relevant to commercial-grade jewellery. I will set up a team/business segment that provides such a service."
- Jean Y. (Singapore)
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This unit teaches more advanced modelling skills and increases the ability to custom build designs, as well as touches on how we can send the file for further production.
- Andrea K. (Singapore)
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Enjoy the session conducted by Alex. He is very concrete in his demonstration and makes effort to help students understand the technicality. He is able to use layman's term to help us to understand."
- Cheryl C. (Singapore)
Whether you want to become better at your full-time job or expand your business, investing in digital jewellery design is always worth considering. More advanced digital skills let you be more proficient in your speed as well as making more complex designs! In DD300, you will be able to explore advanced subdivisional surface modelling techniques that allow for smooth, organic designs; work with meshes to sculpt surface detail, and learn new matrix builders.
Course outline
Introduction to Sub-Divisional Modelling
Intermediate Clayoo Workflows
Sub-D creation from curves
Combine Sub-D Workflows to maximise creativity
Mesh Sculpting
Custom Gemstones Shapes
Unique Matrix Builders
Advanced Production Concepts
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Tools and materials
Uniquely, JDMIS has all of its CAD Lab configured for remote access - students are given login-credentials to allow them to remotely operate JDMIS' sophisticated equipment and specialised software throughout the duration of their training and project work.
For those that want to install their own software for use off-line, JDMIS works with GemVision to obtain affordable student-licences of this professional software. Industry users ready to adopt these new tools can also take advantage of volume discounts given to JDMIS students from regional software and equipment resellers.
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Learning path
Design
This course offers a design experience. At the end of the workshop, participants will have designed their own jewellery.
Prerequisites: DD200 - Digital Jewellery Design 2: Intermediate 3D Modelling & Gem Settings
Next Step (Digital Jewellery Design Specialisation): DD400 - Digital Jewellery Design 4: Jewellery Modelling with non-Jewellery Tools
Next Step (Complementary Jewellery Design Specialisation): JD300 - Classical Jewellery Design 3: Jewellery Illustration, Light and Colour
Participants attending and completing this programme as a stand-alone certification can choose to enroll for the Fine Jewellery Design Advanced Diploma.
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Duration
30 hours
1 week (Full-time), or
5 weeks (Part-time)JDMIS runs weekday & weekend schedules for this popular course. JDMIS also has flexible make-up schedules and graduates can return without cost for refresher courses (subject to availability).
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Computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD and CAM) processes are revolutionising jewellery today. Freelance designers can produce one-of-a-kind jewellery at a fraction of the cost and jewellery manufacturers can increase production efficiency and quality well beyond what was possible using traditional hand crafting.
Jump-start your experience with CAD using industry-leading CAD software by Gemvision: MatrixGold. Together with essential software skills, you will learn useful sizes, shapes and measurements and gain substantial experience designing jewellery to specifications and rendering stunning, photorealistic images of your designs.
Course outline
Develop skills in the latest technologies in jewellery design. Learn to use the professional industry computer aided jewellery design software by Gemvision. Design highly accurate 3D models that include gemstones and findings, then render these designs in photo-realistic quality as 2D images.
Introduction to Gemvision MatrixGold
*Participants need not have previous 2D or 3D computer design experience.
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3D and Jewellery Modelling Essentials
Learn Jewellery Setting Styles
Master the Commercial Staples
Curves, Surfaces and Solids
Produce Rings, Pendants, Earrings and more...
Rendering with Cycles
Course instructors
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Tameem Mohamed
A marine engineer of 24 years, Tameem rekindled his passion for product design in 2004 and graduated from JDMIS' Metal Clay Arts and Digital Jewellery Design programmes. He went on to start his own jewellery and production label, creating hundreds of designs for his customers before eventually joining JDMIS as an instructor to impart his practical knowledge to the next generation of jewellery designers. Read More -
Alexander Zupancich
Alex has been training designers and business owners from the region in 3D jewellery design and manufacturing since 2008: building the CAD/CAM skills of over 400 jewellery professionals. He graduated from Duke University with a Bachelors'degree in Computer Science, Marketing and Management and from INSEAD with a Masters' Degree in Business Administration. Read More
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Student reviews
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A wonderful course that gives the knowledge of designing jewels, more flexibility to the designer and creates the final output easily.
- M. Sha (Sri Lanka)
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It's a great and useful course... The course content is very well curated.
-Kai Jun E. (Singapore)
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The courses at JDMIS are short and sweet. They are designed to make you understand the subject in a short possible time. I will try to use the skills I've learned to design my own jewellery.
- Khin K. (Singapore)
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Really appreciate the detailed course materials and demo sessions in class!
- Michelle T. (Singapore)
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The structure of the course materials was easy to follow. All the tools are relevant for the day to day CAD design.
-Hannah A. (US)
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The course was challenging and intensive. The hands-on sessions in person definitely helped and the instruction sheets were self-explanatory. The videos were full of information but there were a lot of hours to go through so the in-person sessions definitely helped to gear us up to speed immediately. I will definitely continue to practice what I have learned as someone who has no exposure to the jewellery trade.
- Christina M. (Singapore)
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Highly effective structured lessons that allow you to pace your learning as comfortably as you wish it to be paced.
- Dylan T. (Singapore)
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This course stimulated my aspiration and enhanced my design thinking. I'm planning to start a small jewellery business, so all I have learnt from this course is useful and applicable. Design thinking process is applicable to my current work too.
- Nay W. (Singapore)
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I am very happy that I took this course. Extremely practical, useful and definitely will help aspiring jewellery designers!
- Jaime H. (Singapore)
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My favourite course! Didn't expect to learn digital design that easily, thanks to Alex's wonderful teaching.
- Soi Mui (Singapore)
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I have gone to quite a few courses, this is the first time I meet a teacher with was so much patience. Thank you so much Tameem.
- Chai Wee T. (Singapore)
Duration & Training Modes
Duration: 3-5 weeks
Mode: Blended or e-Learning
All important theory and practical demonstrationst will now be delivered through asynchronous (self-paced) online learning. This means that students go through most of the learning at their own pace and convenience via a comprehensive series of online videos and attend live interaction sessions (physical or online) afterwards to receive maximum support and guidance under expert instructors to reinforce the learning of key skills and concepts. For more information on different training modes, click here .
JDMIS also has flexible make-up schedules and graduates can return for free for refresher courses (subjected to availability).
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Learning path
Design
This course offers a design experience. At the end of the workshop, participants will have designed their own jewellery.
Prerequisites: None
Next Step (Traditional Jewellery Design Specialisation): DD200 - Intermediate 3D Modelling & Gem Settings.
Next Step (Complementary Design Specialisation): JD100 - Classical Jewellery Design 1: Creative Drawing and Essential Jewellery Knowledge.
Participants attending and completing this programme as a stand-alone certification can choose to enroll for the Fine Jewellery Design Diploma.
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Tools and materials
Blended-learning students will receive everything they need to complete all their coursework. The course fee includes all the tools, drawing materials and reference materials required for students to complete their coursework efficiently.
e-Learning students may choose to opt out of purchasing the toolkit by letting our registrar know at the time of your registration.
To ensure you have the best learning experience, we upgraded our machines again with more RAM. These powerful i7 machines are running very smoothly with the new Matrix Gold - even using remote access
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the difference between Blended Learning and e-Learning Modes of Study +
The Blended Learning is a new option where less physical attendance is required to complete the course. The majority of your learning will take place through structured asynchronous (self-study) learning on our online platform. Once you have completed the required online lessons, you will attend scheduled classroom sessions at JDMIS’ campus (in Singapore) where core techniques and knowledge are reinforced under the guidance of our expert instructors.
Similar to the Blended Learning, participants of the e-Learning Course will go through self-directed and self-paced learning through our structured online course. After completing the required self-study, participants will attend scheduled live online sessions with an expert instructor and a small group of other online learners.
In general, the total duration of e-Learning courses is slightly shorter than their blended-learning counterparts due to the absence of physical class attendance. This makes the e-learning courses more affordable, and also a suitable choice for individuals who do not have the option of joining us at the JDMIS Singapore campus.
For more detailed explanation on the Blended Learning and e-Learning, please visit our Training Mode explainer page.
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Most of your jewellery training will be delivered through HD-quality recordings that you can view at your own pace and convenience. Live session with the instructor (physical for Blended, and online for eLearning) will be scheduled in between or near the end of the course to reinforce your mastery of key concepts.
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What if I have questions during self-study? +
The learners from each course will receive access to an exclusive WhatsApp Group where you can get feedback from instructors and engage in discussions with your fellow students. You can also raise your questions during the live lessons with the instructors.
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How much time do I need to study a week? +
As most of the course is self-paced, you conduct your study at your own pace that suits your learning style. but the general recommended duration is 1-2 days a week. -
Are the tools & materials included? If not, how much do I need to pay? +
The cost of tools and materials is already included in the course fee. All students will receive the same tool kit that they will need to complete their course efficiently. For Singaporean and PRs, the amount will be invoiced and paid separately because tools & materials fees are not covered by SSG funding. Overseas students doing the online only/e-Learning option are eligible to opt out of purchasing the toolkit by letting our registrar know at the time of your registration.
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How will my assignment be graded and what do I need to pass? +
You are responsible for completing the online lessons before attending the live sessions with JDMIS instructors. Each course has several milestone assignments which you need to complete and submit by specified deadlines in order for your instructors to review and provide feedback.
In order for your instructors to review your assignments and provide feedback, you need to take photos/scans of your completed work (design or jewellery piece) and submit them onto the JDMIS online assessment portal.
You need to obtain an average mark of 60% or higher to pass the course and receive your Certificate of Completion.
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