Department of Jewelry Design
Undergraduate programme training creative designers in jewellery design.
Who Is It For?
The Department of Jewelry Design is suitable for candidates with strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, high aesthetic sensitivity, and who enjoy working with materials. Individuals with creative thinking capacity who want to explore the relationship between art and craft, can think three-dimensionally, and have the discipline for patient work can develop themselves in this program. It also offers a suitable field for candidates with entrepreneurial goals who wish to create their own brand.
Quick Summary
- 4-year bachelor's program within the Faculty of Fine Arts
- Curriculum combining traditional goldsmithing and contemporary design approaches
- Education in CAD/CAM, 3D modeling, and digital production technologies
- Gemology, precious stone identification and evaluation
- Industry experience through mandatory internship
- Erasmus, double major, and minor opportunities
About the Department
The Department of Jewelry Design is a bachelor's program within the fine arts discipline that focuses on working with metals and precious stones, combining artistic creativity with technical skills. The department offers education spanning a wide range from traditional goldsmithing methods to computer-aided design and production technologies.
Throughout the program, students learn fundamental design principles such as drawing, modeling, materials science, ergonomics, and aesthetics, while gaining hands-on experience in applied techniques including metalworking, stone setting, enamel, and casting in workshop environments. The education encourages the development of individual design language and the creation of original collections.
The department supports students in building professional networks through national and international exhibitions, competitions, and industry collaborations. Through the Erasmus exchange program, double major, and minor opportunities, students gain diverse perspectives.
Career Opportunities
Jewelry Design graduates can work in the goldsmithing industry, jewelry brands, accessory companies, and design studios. Additionally, they can establish their own brand and operate as independent designers.