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Who is the programme for?

Craftsmen, artists, architects, designers, researchers and anyone who wishes to learn and practice traditional arts and crafts.

The Programme teaches:

• The language of traditional arts and architecture through the study of the key elements of traditional Islamic art and the universal principles that underpin them.

• About the vital importance of cultural heritage in the contemporary context of Jeddah’s building arts and crafts.

• Traditional arts and crafts skills through an apprenticeship system with master craftsmen.

• Practical skills and design knowledge that enables you to contribute to the regeneration of the building arts and crafts of Saudi Arabia.

Admission Requirements

The Diploma is 2 academic years with full time attendance required from Sunday - Thursday 9am - 4.30pm from September 2023 to June 2024 & September 2024 to June 2025

Minimum age requirements is 21 years old.

Applicants must be a Saudi national or hold a valid residence permit