Diploma In Design (Object & Jewellery) Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts
Price: SGD 18,800

    Course details

    The emphasis of this course is to create objects and accessories – ranging from personal expression to functional lifestyle products. Departing from conventional high volume production and technology-led mass consumption products, the focus is on the understanding of materials, appreciation of crafts, sensitivity to interaction behaviour, elemental technologies and sustainable production methods. Our aim is to help you set the pace in integrating design, culture, fashion, trends and entrepreneurial business practice in an aggregated industry landscape and consumption environment.

    Learning Outcomes

    At the end of this 3 year course, students will:

    • Have the skills to develop design capability in lifestyle products and objects
    • Understand user behaviour and identify trends
    • Cultivate aesthetic sensibilities and build on craftsmanship skills
    • Demonstrate traits of entrepreneurship

    COURSE MODULES

    • ACR1000 Language Arts
    • ACR2000 Singapore Arts Scene
    • ACR3000 Career Skills
    • VAF1001 Drawing Fundamentals
    • VAF1011 2D Fundamentals
    • VAF1021 3D Fundamentals
    • VAF1031 Creative Thinking
    • VAF1041 Introduction to Visual Arts
    • VAF1051 Arts In Practice
    • DTD1201 Visual Presentation
    • DTD1202 Form and Structure
    • DTD1203 Technical Drawing
    • DTD1204 Design Process
    • DTD1205 Design Theory and History
    • DTD2111 Object Design Studio
    • DTD2112 Jewellery Design Studio
    • DTD2110 Advertising and Communicative Design
    • DTD2100 Design and Culture
    • DTD2101 3D Modelling
    • DTD2211 Object Design Studio 
    • DTD2212 Jewellery Design Studio
    • DTD2210 Branding and Marketing
    • DTD2201 Advanced 3D Modelling
    • DTD3111 Design Studio (Object and Jewellery)
    • DTD3110 Material and Production
    • DTD3100 Design Portfolio
    • DTD3101 Design Report 
    • DTD3211 Major Project (Object and Jewellery)
    • DTD3210 Material and Production
    • DTD3200 Studio Visualisation
    • DTD3201 Design Report 
    • DTD1001 Metalsmithing*
    • DTD1002 Ceramics*
    • DTD1003 Sculpture *
    • DTD2113 Object Studies (Business and Entrepreneurship)*
    • DTD2213 Object Studies (Human Factors and Behaviour)*
    • DTD2114 Jewellery Studies (Fabrication Methods)*
    • DTD2214 Jewellery Studies (Materials and Techniques)*
    • DTD2121 Furniture Design Studio 
    • DTD2122 Spatial Design Studio
    • DTD2131 Landscape Architecture Studio
    • DTD2141 Interior Design Studio 
    • DTD2142 Exhibition Design Studio 
    • DTD2221 Furniture Design Studio
    • DTD2222 Spatial Design Studio
    • DTD2231 Landscape Architecture Studio
    • DTD2241 Interior Design Studio
    • DTD2242 Exhibition Design Studio
    • DTD2010 Gemmology*
    • DTD2040 Visual Merchandising*
    • DTD2041 Stage and Set Design*
    • DTD2042 Sustainable Design*
    • DTD2000 Entrepreneurship for Designers*
    • DTD2001 Industry Project*
    • DTD2002 Industrial Attachment
    • DTD2003 Overseas Immersion*
    • DTD2103 Basic Computer Visualisation*
    • DTD2102 3D Visualisation*
    • DTD2202 3D Animation*

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    NAFA hopes to attract applicants with the potential to become excellent arts practitioners. Applicants are selected by merit, based on the following criteria:

    • Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
    • Educational Qualification
    • Language Proficiency
    • Special Factor in recognition of the applicants’ achievements relevant to the course

    Selection is competitive and is subject to the availability of places. However, the Academy may give consideration to talented applicants who excel in Artistic Talent and Creativity, but have not fully met the educational qualifications stated.

    • Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
    • Educational Qualifications - Singapore
    • Educational Qualifications - International
    • Language Proficiency
    • Special Factor
    • Age Requirement
    • Module Exemption
    • Applicants with Special Educational Needs

    POTENTIAL CAREERS

    • 3D Designer
    • 3D Modeler / Visualiser
    • Enamelist
    • Gemmologist
    • Jewellery Designer
    • Model Maker
    • Object Designer
    • Product Designer
    • Stylist / Visual Merchandiser
    • Trends Analyst
    Updated on 08 November, 2015

    About Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts

    NAFA currently has eight Departments: 3D Design, Arts Management and Education, Design and Media, Fine Art, Fashion Studies, Dance, Music and Theatre. The Academy conducts a comprehensive range of full-time diploma courses and delivers degree programmes in partnership with reputable universities from Singapore and the UK. Courses are taught by an international faculty of academics and leading arts practitioners who are passionate about imparting lifelong skills in the arts. Courses are designed to enable students to think critically, creatively and independently and at the same time master important technical skills in a disciplined and structured pace. Engagement and partnerships with industry, the arts community and cultural organisations are regular features and part of the learning process to help our students acquire a repertoire of complex skills-set and knowledge.

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