The curriculum focuses on design and research-based projects, with a skills emphasis on illustration & technical drawing skills as well as 3D modelling and product costing.

In collaboration with course leader Anastasia Young, fellow CSM tutor and HJI founder, Nathalie Melville, provides the technical and skills-based modules. (More info in curriculum breakdown).

Students will follow a comprehensive programme blending creative development with technical skills.

The final collection will be presented in a 2D format, showcasing students' proficiency in illustration and technical drawing.

OCT 2024 - JUNE 2025

The Curriculum:

Term 1 (Oct-Dec): Research & Design Process

Exploring the impact of research and development through drawing to initiate ideas for jewellery designs.

Term 1 technical skills module:

Technical and Perspective Drawing

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Term 2 (Jan-March): Design Development and 3D Realisation

Gain a deeper understanding of the design development process through refined drawing practice and model-making.

Term 2 technical skills module:

Traditional Gouache Illustration (including material exploration & analysis)

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Term 3 (Apr-June): Design and Present a Jewellery Collection

Develop key analytical and critical evaluation skills to design a jewellery collection in this final project. The concepts and practicalities of production are explored within the context of contemporary fine jewellery practice.

Final collection presentation at the end of the course.

Term 3 technical skills module:

The Business of Jewellery (practicalities of building, costing and presenting collections commercially)

Central Saint Martins Online Lecture:

x1 per month

One-to-on session with key tutor:

x1 session per month

Technical & Perspective Drawing:

x6 sessions (Oct-Dec)

Illustration and Presentation:

x12 sessions (Jan-April)

Business of Jewellery:

x3 sessions (May-June)

ALL SESSIONS ARE RECORDED WITH ALL ENROLLED STUDENTS ABLE TO ACCESS RECORDINGS FOR THE DURATION OF THE COURSE

For students in Hong Kong, a workshop add on is available.

Utilising the skilled craftsmen in the HJI workshop, all CSM one-year students would be able to have a 10% discount on all workshop programmes.

https://www.hjiasia.com/jewellery-making-courses-hong-kong

HJI has run a specialist wax carving workshop that has proven popular with both design and workshop students alike.

A craftsmanship-based course that has translated well into an online format, all CSM one year students have a 10% discount on this course.

For more details, please email.

CSM - 1 Year: Jewellery Design & Development (online)

10 projects (for full curriculum see breakdown above)
Price : HK$ 52,000

Early Bird sign up before Aug 31st : HK$47,200

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Workshop add ons (with classes flexible to fit your schedule):

Intensive (16 classes): HK$11,800 (reduced from HK$13,000)

Intensive Plus (52 classes): HK$22,500 (reduced from HK$25,000)

Ultimate (72 classes): HK$44,100 (reduced from HK$49,000) 72 classes

Who can join?

Anyone! No prior experience is needed, though students wanting refresh previous skills and training are equally welcome.

I've done another course with you, is this different?

This course is unique in its fusion of creativity and skills - exclusively focusing on helping students find their own creative voice.

Having done any of our courses previously would only help in that you would start with some skills under your belt.

I want to learn more advanced jewellery making skills, what are my options?

We are also offering special prices for any additional workshop classes, should workshop students want to advance their skills outside of the allocated time.

A popular option, a number of past students have signed up for the HJI Ultimate programme to help them develop more advanced skills.

What will I finish the course with?

Firstly, students will have earned their Central Saint Martins / UAL short courses certificate.

Students will have presented their final collection in a 2D format, (with wax / workshop items if added on).

Supplementary projects will build sketchbook and model making skills, as well as the technical and perspective drawing.

All together these will create a substantial body of work that will either kick start an ongoing learning journey, help build a portfolio or simply ignite a passion for jewellery and creativity.