Specialization in
Jewelry design
contemporary
Modalidad Escolarizada – Av. Constituyentes 455, Col. América, CDMX
Start date: January 27, 2026
Closing date: December 8, 2026
Duration: 2 semesters
Schedule: 2 days a week from Monday to Thursday from 6pm to 10pm
Face-to-face classes
+Trip to Jewelry Week, New York (Optional)
RVOE SEP Federal No. 20160728 (30 de septiembre de 2016)
Modalidad Escolarizada – Av. Constituyentes 455, Col. América, CDMX
Start date: January 27, 2026
Closing date: December 8, 2026
Duration: 2 semesters
Schedule: 2 days a week
Monday to Thursday from 6pm to 10pm
Face-to-face classes
+Trip to Jewelry Week, New York (Optional)
Forma parte de nuestra #Comunidad Creativa
The Specialty in Contemporary Jewelry Design addresses jewelry as an author’s language and form of artistic expression. With a focus on experimentation and innovation, non-traditional metals and materials are explored, as well as methodologies that integrate manual work with digital tools and advanced manufacturing processes. The program combines creative development with business, branding and communication tools, allowing students to design and produce original pieces, as well as manage their own brand.
- Creation of author’s collections, which take an idea from conceptualization to the final piece.
- Technical and material mastery, integrating traditional processes with digital tools.
- Interdisciplinary training, linking jewelry with fashion, art and design, broadening the student’s creative scope.
- Strategic approach, with marketing, communication, branding and cost management tools to promote own projects.
- International projection, with participation in competitions, fairs and jewelry weeks that connect the program with the global scene.
Forma parte de nuestra #Comunidad Creativa
Curriculum
Who is it aimed at?
- People who are already part of creative disciplines such as industrial or graphic design, fashion, art, architecture and related areas, and who are looking to expand their practice to jewelry as a means of contemporary expression.
- Those who wish to experiment with artisanal techniques and new technologies, explore materials and develop signature projects that can become collections or their own brand.
- Profiles that understand the pieces beyond their ornamental function and are interested in their symbolic, conceptual and material potential.
What will you be able to work on?
- Graduates have the skills to integrate into different areas of the jewelry industry. They master design processes, materials and traditional and digital techniques, as well as the conceptualization of collections with a contemporary vision. They can work in national and international brands, develop independent projects or create their own brands, as well as collaborate in the direction of collections, specialized production, trend consulting and participate in fairs and competitions.
Talento CENTRO
Talento CENTRO
Lorena Lazard Artista mexicana dedicada a la joyería contemporánea. Master in Sociology from UNAM, with studies in Art and Jewelry from the University of Houston. Founder of Atelier Lazard. She has exhibited in museums and national and international fairs such as Design Week Mexico and Jewelry Week NY and Munich. She has curated exhibitions such as La Frontera at the Museum of Art & Design NY and since 2024 is part of the board of directors of Art Jewelry Forum.
Guillermo Huerta Trained in Textile Design and Fashion Illustration and has a master's degree in Business, Innovation and Creativity. His collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana led him to become the first Mexican illustrator to intervene in luxury goods in Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Chile and Aruba). Her client portfolio includes Liverpool, El Palacio de Hierro, Aldo, Le Coq Sportif, Tous, Tory Burch and DanCassab. Her work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, Grazia, Marie Claire, Glamour, among others.
Teachers
Creative Director of TANE since 2022. Architect by the Ibero, with Masters in Art by Central Saint Martins, London, and in Business, Innovation and Creativity by CENTRO. Her contemporary jewelry has been exhibited in national and international galleries and museums, such as the Museum of Art and Design NY and Design Week in NY, London and Mexico. Winner of the 2012 Quorum Award. She runs her brand Marta Carmela Sotelo since 2009.
Frequently asked questions
and admission process
for foreigners
Why CENTRO?
- Connection with an international network of experts.
- Excellence Boosting Program: study subjects from other graduate programs free of charge to complement your knowledge in other areas of interest.
- Collaborations with CENTRO's Creative Economy Research Center (CIEC), which disseminates scientific content and publishes the academic journal Economía Creativa.
- Professional collaborations with CENTRO Estudio, an area that links the graduate community with the industry in real projects.
Why CENTRO?
- Participation in CENTRO Conecta, a meeting
to connect with companies looking for creative talents. - Campus with 17 workshops of industrial design, textile and fashion, technology, screen printing, among others; 4 projection rooms; 4 computer labs, 1 photography and 1 lighting lab; 2 film and television forums; 13 editing islands; 3 audio booths; 1 ABB robotic arm; 1 Digital Maker Lab; the largest Motion Capture system in Latin America with 24 infrared cameras; and 1 art gallery.
Why CENTRO?
- Connection with an international network of experts.
- Excellence Boosting Program: study subjects from other graduate programs at no cost to complement your knowledge in other areas of interest.
- Collaborations with CENTRO's Creative Economy Research Center (CIEC), which disseminates scientific content and publishes the academic journal Economía Creativa.
- Professional collaborations with CENTRO Estudio, an area that links the graduate community with the industry in real projects.
- Participation in CENTRO Conecta, a networking event with companies looking for creative talent.
- Campus with 17 workshops of industrial design, textile and fashion, technology, screen printing, among others; 4 projection rooms; 4 computer labs, 1 photography and 1 lighting lab; 2 film and television forums; 13 editing islands; 3 audio booths; 1 ABB robotic arm; 1 Digital Maker Lab; the largest Motion Capture system in Latin America with 24 infrared cameras; and 1 art gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you have scholarships and financing?
CENTRO Scholarship: you can apply once you have your admission letter. A socio-economic study is conducted (with cost) and an external company evaluates the need for financial support. With this information the scholarship committee awards the percentage. The decision is final.
CENTRO Graduate Scholarship: 30% for graduates of both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Financiamiento: trabajamos con la empresa Laudex para el financiamiento de los programas. Ellos realizan un estudio de riesgo y otorgan el porcentaje de apoyo. Laudex Advisor Data: Linda Granados : 55 7672 2250 : linda.granados@laudex.mx
2. Are there benefits for prompt payment?
10% benefit on your first tuition payment if you register before April 20 for August graduate programs and October 20 for January graduate programs.
6% on your first tuition or full semester/quarter if you enroll before June 15 for August graduate programs and December 15 for January graduate programs.
3. Can I enroll without a bachelor's degree?
It is an essential requirement of the SEP to have a bachelor's degree in order to pursue a postgraduate program. If you are still in the process of obtaining your degree, you can enroll by presenting a certificate from your university indicating that you have completed 100% of your credits satisfactorily and that your degree is in process.
4. Can I obtain my degree through a CENTRO Graduate Program?
Yes, you can do so, by means of a letter from your university indicating that you have successfully completed 100% of your undergraduate credits and authorizing this degree process.
5. Why should I have a good level of English?
6. What are the requirements to take a Postgraduate course?
To begin your admission process you need: Bachelor's degree (if you are in the process of graduating you have the first semester to present your degree), letter of motivation, admission form with your data, Curriculum Vitae, interview with the program management for evaluation and acceptance, preferably professional experience, good level of English (applies to some programs).
In some graduate programs you will be asked for specific requirements related to the knowledge of software programs or to have a portfolio. Your advisor will inform you of these specifications.
To begin your enrollment process you need to present the following documents: Letter of Acceptance, Birth Certificate, Bachelor's Degree Certificate, Bachelor's Degree, CURP and Professional ID.
What is the admission process like?
Once you meet all the requirements mentioned in the previous points, you must pass an interview with the management or coordination of the program of your interest. If you are admitted to the program, we will give you your letter of acceptance and you can start the enrollment process by paying the first tuition fee and sending the required documentation. At this point you can start, if necessary, the scholarship application process. Once you have completed the admission forms, made the payment and sent the documentation, you will be officially enrolled in the postgraduate program.
How is the admission process for foreigners?
You can choose to take the program and obtain a degree from CENTRO or revalidate your studies to obtain a degree from the SEP.
Consult the frequently asked questions for foreigners here
9. Can I take courses from other graduate programs?
CENTRO has developed the "Impulse to Excellence" program, which allows graduate students to take courses from other programs to enrich their education at no additional cost.
Specialties: 2 subjects per semester/quarter (4 in total of the program).
Master's Degree: 2 subjects per semester/quarter (6 in total for the program).
To obtain this benefit you must meet certain academic prerequisites and have no financial debts.
What is the difference between a Specialty and a Master's Degree?
A Specialty is a postgraduate degree to deepen in a specific area of knowledge and develop skills for a better job performance. Upon completion, you obtain a Specialist academic diploma awarded by the SEP. The average duration is one year.
A Master's degree is the last stage of formal education, a postgraduate program that provides academic, theoretical and practical training superior to that of a specialty. It requires analytical and interpretative skills to elaborate concepts and develop arguments. Upon completion, you obtain a Master's degree awarded by the SEP. The average duration is 18 months or between 400 and 500 hours of training.