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