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 2025 - JULY 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-July): 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)

Post graduation:

Strategy session - planning for your post graduation year.

Support session - quarterly private coaching sessions to check in on progress.

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

All students will have 1 year access to the digital resource library, including over 100 online support sessions, to help develop a comprehensive and professional visual language.

Monthly group discussion sessions, (in addition to the main CSM lecture), will explore designing to a brief.

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

10 projects (for full curriculum see breakdown above)
Price US$ 6,670

Early Bird sign up before July 31st: US$5,900

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PLEASE NOTE: This course has a 1 week ‘cooling’ off period after purchase, after which, it is non refundable. If you have scheduling challenges we can assist with this on an individual basis.

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.