About JDMIS FAQ

Both new students considering admission into the JDMIS Diploma Programmes and participants interested in attending a Certificate course, often have very similar questions. We have anticipated some of these to help our prospective students plan their education with us. Questions cover topics such as logistic, payment, pricing, exemptions and more.

The JDMIS has deep connections to members of the jewellery industry in manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors. By reviewing their requirements and feedback about employment and management issues, the JDMIS is able to tailor its courses and the directions its students take to ensure maximum relevance to the current job market.

Regional, Industry Wide Survey

In 2011 JDMIS has begun a survey of the jewellery industry in the region with the dual purpose of establishing human resource statistics and building connections to facilitate JDMIS student internships and provide a highly effective and inexpensive recruitment channel to the industry. Personal interveiws with managing directors and human resource directors are currently underway in Singapore and abroad, the salient results of which will be communicated back to the industry and to JDMIS students and alumni.

Employment Opportunities

The JDMIS is establishing connections with retail jewelers, manufacturers, design houses and entrepreneurs willing to provide employment to qualified students who show potential.The JDMIS also provides corporate (staff) training to the local and regional branches of best know international jewellery brands and often receives requests from local and international firms for designers, retail specialists and other positions. Interestingly, the school's most entrepreneurial students who now own and operate their own jewellery brands also come back to the school looking for talented individuats to join their growing teams!

Human Resource Networking

The JDMIS offers fee-free recruiting services to members of the industry seeking educated and capable staff for entry level and middle-management positions within sales, marketing and operations arenas as well as those seeking design talent.
For students that wish to establish their own businesses, the JDMIS also provides links & connections to entrepreneurial organizations and firms that can assist with financing and outsourcing.

Tanja and her team are serious about ensuring JDMIS participants both enjoy and benefit from their experiences at the school. These fundamental principles guide our curriculum development, training delivery and every aspect of our training!

Participants to work at their own pace to reach their objectives.

From day one, JDMIS’ unique curriculum allows learners to accumulate credit towards a diploma, regardless of the time it takes to reach that goal.

Learning is fast, focused, effective and fun.

The classes of JDMIS combine the most recent technology with years of classroom teaching experience. Participants gain a comprehensive set of skills that formerly took years to master. Emphasizing productivity, the JDMIS curriculum allows people to begin creating immediately without tedious lectures or uninteresting ‘practice’ activities.

JDMIS courses provide unrivaled value.

We emphasize practical hands-on learning with professional techniques and materials of the highest quality. Those wanting to become independent jewellery designers will quickly gain the necessary skills, experience and knowledge needed for success. Professionals working in the jewellery industry recognize JDMIS as a resource center where knowledge is deepened and career opportunities are revealed.

Keep your skills up-to-date from home.

Each course is designed to allow learners to practice and improve their skills without needing to work in a jewellery factory or lab. By including tools and equipment, covering accessible techniques and encouraging creative experimentation, you can put your skills to use immediately.

The JDMIS is a leader in the jewellery arts education Arena, providing an extensive curriculum which covers the widest scope of any institution in South East Asia. In order to maintain and improve this standing, the quality of our academics is of utmost importance; as such, the JDMIS has a specialized management unit devoted to academic issues, the Academic Board.

The academic board consists of individuals with interest and expertise in the matters of academic governance of the JDMIS. Tanja Sadow, as Dean, will be responsible for convening and working with this board to address matters related to curriculum development, student and teacher performance and educational effectiveness. This board includes:

 

Tanja M. Sadow

Principal / Dean

Tanja M. Sadow, Dean of the JDMIS, will provide guidance, by way of over four decades of experience in the field of education in Jewellery Arts, continued support in curriculum development and will oversee the quality of instruction. Tanja’s public and professional reputation in Singapore, and throughout the Jewellery Industry, together with her extensive network of contacts within the jewellery education, retail and wholesale industries will provide an invaluable support to the JDMIS and its students.

 

Genevieve Woo

Broadcast Journalist and Presenter, Mediacorp

As a professional presenter, actor and business executive, Genevieve has a unique insight into the human presentation element. In a business environment where personal presence and communication is as vital a facet to success as talent and workmanship, Genevieve's contributions to our academic program's communications courses will be invaluable.

 

Bhavik Bhatt

Senior Brand Consultant, Bonsey Design

Bhavik's passion for branding and design have left their mark on the JDMIS' own image since its inception. An interior architect, brand manager and product designer, Bhavik brings many elements of the commercial world to the school's design and business programmes.

 

Alex Zupancich

Director, Jewellery Design & Management International School

Alex's familiarity with the jewellery industry, love for new technologies used in jewellery design and fabrication, and his experience starting and operating business in three continents helps guide the schools business and design programmes. Alex is also the primary point of contact for administrative processes related to the school's academic operations and can steer these to ensure the board's policy decisions are effectively implemented.

 

Instructors

Students at the JDMIS are ensured rewarding training experiences by the quality of their instructors. All JDMIS instructors and visiting instructors are experienced artists, educators and/or industry members and are selected because of their knowledge and passion for the jewellery field. While many may not have stratospheric qualifications themselves, such documents matter little in the a vocation such as jewellery - where artistic ability, industry experience and strong ability and desire to share knowledge are paramount.

JDMIS regular, Singapore-based instructors include:

 

The school also invites internationally renowned jewellery artists and educators to visit Singapore and share their knowledge in the form of specialized short workshops on specific skills and topics.