Vision

To develop the differently Abled to become a technical professional to meet the needs of Jewellery Industries in the areas of designing & manufacturing process

Mission

• Upgrading the skills constantly, confirming to the needs of jewellery industries incorporating the state-of-art technical developments.

• Creating opportunities to work an individually as in team.
• Providing exposure to structure and unstructured real-world projects in the area of jewellery Design and manufacturing through hands-on activities.
• Making use of total communication to make themselves relevant to the world of work through use of sign language and other assistive technologies.

• Inculcating moral values and leadership abilities among the students which helps to make contribute to growth of the society.

About the Department:

JSS Mahavidyapeetha, a household name in South Karnataka in the field of education been many. It is also serving the cause of differently abled students by running three schools and a Polytechnic for the Differently Abled.

JSS Polytechnic for the differently abled  (JSS PDA) is also conducting a diploma and short term courses in Jewellery Design and Technology from the academic year 2001-02 with the support of World Gold Council and JSS MVP, an International non-profit making organization, involved in jewellery production technology promotional activities. This is the first polytechnic across India to offer a three year diploma course, in Jewellery design and technology coursing the areas of Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Techniques.

According to the industrial needs the curriculum has been implemented in the year (2015-16). The curriculum includes subjects like Mathematics, Chemistry, Introduction to jewellery making techniques, Stone settings, Casting and design studies etc. The department is having Experienced and highly qualified staff who have acquired communication skills and subject skill to teach differently abled students.

The programme aim is to give more practical knowledge in the area of jewellery design and making. The students can participate in state as well as international level in jewellery designing and making. The department conducts various guest lectures, Workshop, Industrial visit to expose the students to know practically through interaction, working method and employment practices. Many of our Alumni are placed in various Jewellery industries like Tanisqh(Titan), Joyalukkas, Blue stone, melora jewells,  Arum, A – Star, Ganjam jewelers, Rajesh exports, Pruthvi Jewels,3D-Max and many more Industries.

Eligibility: Candidates who have passed SSLC (Karnataka) or its equivalent and students with loco motor disabilities and hearing impaired are eligible for admission.

Program Outcomes

1. Basic and Discipline Specific Knowledge:  Apply the knowledge of basic mathematics, science and engineering in the field of Jewellery Design to solve engineering problems.
2. Problem Analysis: Identify and analyze well defined Jewellery Design problems codified standard method.
3. Design/Development of solution: Use acquired knowledge and methodologies in jewellery designing and manufacturing to analyse, interpret the data,and to synthesise the information to arrive at valid conclusions for Jewellery manufacturing problems.
4. Engineering Tools, Experimentation and Testing: Apply modern Engineering tools and appropriate technology technique to conduct standard tests and measurements.
5. Engineering Practice for Society, Sustainability and Environment: Apply appropriate Technology in the contest of society, Sustainability, environment and Ethical practice.
6. Project Management: Use Engineering management principles individually as a team member or a Leader to manage projects and effectively communicate about well-defined Engineering activities.
7. Life-Long Learning: Ability to analyze needs and engage in updating in the context of technological changes.

Programme Educational Objectives

1. Lead a successful career as an employee or entrepreneur in the field of Jewellery Design and Technology.
2. Exhibit creative manual and CAD designs to present his or her ideas and thoughts efficiently.
3. Able to work effective as an individual in multi discipline and society at large.
4. Adopt the latest changes and development in the field of Jewellery Design and Technology.

Programme Specific Objectives

1. Enable students to meet an individual in industry level in present context.
2. Provide more information on Modern jewellery trends in jewellery making in the present context as Imitation jewellery and Temple designing.