42 Jewellery Design and Manufacture (D8JD1Q) The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is situated in the metropolis of Johannesburg, which is one of the dynamic Jewellery hubs of South Africa. The state-of-the-art facilities combined with the expertise of the lecturing staff makes the UJ Department of Jewellery Design a premier setting to study towards a career in the Jewellery industry. The department’s aim is to cultivate broad-based skills associated with jewellery entrepreneurship. Students are encouraged to develop a range of competencies which enables them to achieve their full creative potential. The diploma programme incorporates Jewellery Practice that includes Jewellery Design, Drawing and Manufacturing Techniques. Other key areas of study include Gemmology, Technology, Contextual Studies and Design Management. Career Opportunities Career opportunities exist in the following: — Contemporary jewellery designer / maker — Commercial jewellery designer / manufacturer — Jewellery retail industry —Retail / wholesale buying —Gemmology / diamond industry — Jewellery workshop manager — CAD jewellery designer — Education / training Admission Requirements — Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture (D8JD1Q) — Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification with a minimum APS or M-score. Average Point Score (APS) A minimum APS of 20 with Mathematics or 21 with Mathematical Literacy is required to apply for the programme. Diploma Min APS Languages Mathematics OR Maths Literacy OR Technical Maths Language of teaching and learning * 20 with Mathematics OR 21 with Maths Literacy OR 22 with Technical Maths 5 (60 – 69%) Maths: 3 (40 – 49%) Maths Lit: 4 (50 – 59%) Tech Maths: 5 (60 – 69%) * English, Home Language or English First Additional Language For detailed information, refer to page 4 of this brochure.
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