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Diploma in 3D Design (Jewellery Design Major) Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore

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Full Time 3 Year(s) Tuition Grant: S$8000; Non-Tuition Grant: S$16000 23-JUL-12
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Course summary

In this programme, students are encouraged to master special techniques such as enameling, repousse and casting. They will also work with various metals, gems and hybrid media, such as fabrics, resins and polymer clay in the exploration of material expression. This studio-based programme promotes research, experimentation, analysis, evaluation, critique and allows students to gradually develop their own personal philosophy and expression through the course of their study. Students will graduate as independent artists and craftsman in jewellery or as jewellery designers. Graduates of the programme may find careers as an environmental Designer, Urban Planning Assistant, Landscape Designer, Technical Designer, Furniture Designer, Exhibition Designer, Event Planner, Model Maker, Product Designer, Interior Designer, Stage or Theatre Designer, Teacher, Project Co-ordinator, Visual Merchandiser, Writer for Design Magazine, Jewellery Designer, Enamellist, Gemologist, Silversmith, Goldsmith, Lapidary (Gemcutting), Casting Specialist, Mold-maker, 3D Visualiser.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants are required to pass in the admission test/audition. The general requirement is Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level with at least four grade-C6 or better grade subjects, excluding English language, or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or Certificate, or relevant Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Nitec qualifications with GPA 2.5 and above may apply. ITE graduates from the following courses are eligible to apply for module exemption: Nitec in Product Design; Nitec in Facility Technology (Landscaping); Nitec in Building Drafting (Civil and Structure); Nitec in Space Design (Architecture); Nitec in Space Design (Interior and Exhibition); Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising; Nitec in Visual Communication; Nitec in Interactive Media Design; Nitec in Visual Effects. Apart from the above general requirements International applicants from India should have obtained Secondary School Certificate (Year 10), including a passing grade of 50 and above for English from The Central Board of Secondary Education Examinations (CBSE). Applicants from other countries should have country specific requirements equivalent to Singapore. Also they should demonstrate their English language proficiency with Grade C6 or better in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level English Language, or TOEFL score of 500 or better, or IELTS Band 5 or higher, or a pass in NAFA English Admission Test, or qualifications equivalent to any of the above.

Qualification

Diploma

Awarding body

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)

About Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) was founded in 1938 and has since been widely recognised as Singapore’s pre-eminent tertiary institution for artistic studies. NAFA’s cosmopolitan and professional academia attracts the best budding talents from Singapore and the world over. Academic programmes at NAFA are offered across eight departments: 3D Design , Arts Management & Education , Dance , Design & Media , Fashion Studies , Fine A read more

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Institution info

  • Overview Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) was founded in 1938 and has since been widely recognised as Singapore’s pre-eminent tertiary institution for artistic studies. NAFA’s cosmopolitan ...read more
  • Campus Facilities Located in the heart of Singapore’s bustling civic district, NAFA’s S$115 million purpose-built campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities and modern amenities, including campus-wide w ...read more
  • Academic Programmes NAFA offers a wide range of diploma programmes across eight departments: Department of 3D Design ; Department of Arts Management & Education ;  Department of Dance ;  Department ...read more
  • Admissions Upon completion of GCE ‘O’ or ‘A’ levels, students could work towards a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in four years. NAFA’s three-year diploma courses integrate ...read more
  • Financial Assistance NAFA’s diploma programmes are publicly-funded by Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE). The Academy may offer Tuition Grant, a tuition subsidy provided by MOE, to international applicants wit ...read more
  • Contact Details International students residing overseas are required to apply for admission to NAFA through the appointed education counsellors when applicable. Applications made through non-NAFA education coun ...read more
  • Student Speak Le Van Giang, from Vietnam, Diploma in 3D Design (Interior Design) 2010 Back in 2006, I was working for a small design firm owned by a German boss in Ho Chi Minh. It was a good experience to work und ...read more

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