• Masters in Design & Entrepreneurship

    2 Years

Jewellery Design

Excel in your jewellery designing career with a Master’s Programme in Design Entrepreneurship, specialising in Jewellery Design. This programme combines traditional techniques with digitally advanced tools to deliver emotionally driven, innovative solutions while embracing creativity.

Programme Overview

The M.Voc in Jewellery Design & Entrepreneurship at ARCH College is a dynamic two-year programme that seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with modern technology while fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.

Designed for aspiring jewellery designers and business leaders, this programme provides hands-on learning in design techniques, digital tools, and material exploration, equipping students with the skills to innovate and lead in the evolving jewellery industry.

With a strong focus on entrepreneurship, students develop business strategies, brand-building skills, and market insights to establish their own ventures or excel in established luxury brands. Industry collaborations, live projects, and internships offer invaluable real-world experience, while mentorship from expert faculty and industry professionals ensures a strong foundation in both design and commerce.

Additionally, the programme provides global exposure through the Erasmus+ project, fostering cross-cultural learning focusing on Impact Focused Entrepreneurship.

DURATION 2 years Affiliated Vishvakarma Skills University
Eligibility Graduation with minimum 50% Selection Criteria All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED)

SYLLABUS

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF ART & DESIGN
    • Sketching
    • Art Appreciation
    • Design Thinking
    • Design Thinking Tools
    • Design Process
  • MATERIALS, TOOLS, & TECHNIQUES - I
    • Introduction to Jewellery Studies (Illustration and Fabrication)
    • Jewellery Techniques (Illustration and Fabrication0
    • Gemstones Settings
    • Jewellery Connectivity and Closing Mechanisms
  • DESIGN THINKING PROCESS AND METHODS
    • Design Spectrum
    • Ideation and Concept Development
    • Envision and Creation
    • Exposure to the Design process and finished product
  • PROFESSIONAL ECOSYSTEM
    • Key Sectors of Industry
    • Evolution of the Design Industry
    • Design Market & Economic Outlook
    • Design Industry Analysis & Employment Opportunities
    • Trends & Design Implications
    • Design Ecosystem
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP - I
    • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
    • Techniques of Idea Generation and Business Analysis
    • Identifying Customers for Business
    • Market Research
    • Basic Financial Modelling
  • DESIGN RESEARCH & TREND ANALYSIS
    • Material Trends
    • Forecasting Methods
    • Trend Analysis
  • MATERIALS, TOOLS, & TECHNIQUES - II
    • Introduction to Technical Drawing
    • Exploring 2D CAD & Applying 3D Rendering
    • Manufacturing Techniques
    • Germology
  • DESIGN PROJECT – I
    • Introduction to Industry Project
    • Conceptualisation
    • Design Process
    • Professional Practice in Design Industry
    • Budget Control
    • Documentation & Presentation
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP - II
    • Building a Business Model using Lean Model Canvas
    • Fundamentals of Team Building
    • Branding Strategy and Social Media Basics
    • Product Development via MVP Technique
    • Go-To-Market Strategy
  • INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP
  • MERCHANDISING AND MARKETING
    • Introduction to Branding
    • Understanding the process involved
    • Case Study
    • Concepts of Visual Merchandising
    • Introduction to different types of retail spaces.
  • STYLING & PHOTOGRAPHY
    • The role of the stylist
    • Photography
  • PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
    • Understanding the Organisational Structure
    • Human Resource Management
    • International Business
    • Production & Operations
    • Governance
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT (INDUSTRY BASED)
    • Project Management
    • Project Stakeholders
    • Project Manager Attributes
    • Project Management Processes & Techniques
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP - III
    • Fundraising fundamentals
    • Building a Pitch Deck
    • Advanced Financial Modelling for Start-ups
    • Analysing Competition
    • Introduction to Project Management
  • FINAL PROJECT (INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP BASED)
    • Develop skills in decision-making, problem-solving, and communication
    • Select plan, implement, and evaluate a project and present the outcomes
    • Professional Practices

Career Opportunities

  • Entrepreneur
  • Stylist
  • Product Development Manager
  • Jewellery Trend Analyst
  • Jewellery Merchandiser
  • Jewellery Brand Manager
  • Blogger and Influencer
  • Costume Jewellery Designers
  • Heritage Craft Jewellery Manager
  • Design Educator/Mentor
  • Trade Show Networking Specialist

Placements

Frequently Asked Questions

2 years, Full Time Programme

A graduate degree with at least 50% marks.

  1. Jewellery Designing & Manufacturing
  2. Luxury Goods & Accessories
  3. Gemstone & Precious Metal Sourcing
  4. 3D Printing and Jewellery Technology
  5. Heritage Jewellery Restoration

Yes, students have opportunities to pursue internships after the first year of the course.

ARCH collaborates with industries to provide students with real-world project briefs, enhancing their hands-on learning experience and helping them understand client and industry needs.

Industry visits, along with master classes, workshops, and juries at the ARCH campus, emphasise industry interaction and provide collaboration opportunities for students.

ARCH Design Business Incubator, hubIN, supports students in launching their design startups by providing essential guidance, project management assistance, funding, and mentorship to help them embark on an entrepreneurial career.

Erasmus+ is a European Union program that supports education by offering a globally integrated curriculum. Under this program, ARCH College provides a two-year study opportunity with global partners, enabling student engagement across four countries, six ECTS courses, and collaboration with eight higher education institutions. It promotes cross-cultural learning and focuses on Impact-Focused Entrepreneurship.

Video

Sustainable Luxury in the Jewellery Industry

in conversation with : Katrina Perez

Celebrity Jewelry Blogger and Journalist, London (UK)

Changemakers- New Fashion Business Models

Creative Dialogue between : Vishwas Shringi - Founder and CEO, Voylla Fashions Private ltd, Chintan Bakshi - CEO, Startup Oasis, Thenny Mejia - Founder and CEO, Fashionabc