Message from the Dean

Tanja Sadow, Dean & Founder of the JDMIS speaks upon its inauguration:

After more than two decades of passionate dedication to such a wide spanning, varied and creative sector of the industry... a sector which has been largely ignored and sometimes looked down on by traditionalists... it fills me with great pride to accept this pioneering position as founder and Dean of the Jewellery Design and Management International School, and of all places, to have the opportunity to do so in a city so dear to me, and so motivating to the Arts as is my Singapore.

I am proud to say that the curriculum has been designed and perfected over the years, to expose students to a varied yet interrelated study program which gives each student the skills to enter the industry with confidence, either as a jewellery designer, self employed studio jeweller or as a marketeer, merchandiser or sales manager.

Our overall objectives are to build a strong foundation of technical skills, design skills and concepts, workshop management, drawing, merchandizing and marketing. To stretch the boundaries of visual perception, expression and experience in an integrated programme which includes expressive drawing and design processes in 2D and 3D materials.

We welcome students from all races to this vibrant and exciting city, and hope that by affronting a lack of knowledge and understanding about the wealth of non traditional jewellery making techniques, materials and styles... we will be able to prepare them to enter with strength and character into new niche markets in which they will leave their mark on this world.