DaVinci Training Program
A pioneering program preparing arts and design graduates for the job market in the Kingdom of Bahrain
What is the Program?
The DaVinci Training Program is a pioneering program in the creative field, targeting unemployed graduates of Bachelor of Arts and Design programs to reinforce their skills to meet labor market needs. It also targets business owners looking to grow their businesses and employment opportunities.
The program provides a distinguished training environment inside the Safeya Ali Kanoo Hub for Arts and Handicrafts, with modern labs and studios per international standards. A group of academic experts, professional artists, and entrepreneurs lead the training under the management of Bahrain Trust Foundation. Tamkeen fully supports the cost of training.
Admission Requirements
For graduates of arts and design programs
Applicants must be Bahraini.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in fine arts, graphic design, or both.
Must have at least the beginner level in specialized Graphic Design workshops.
Must be a recent graduate or registered as a job seeker with the Ministry of Labor.
Must pass a personal interview and a portfolio evaluation of their artwork.
Program Modules
Managing & Curating Art Exhibitions and Meetings
- Basic principles for organizing actual art exhibitions
- Basics of designing virtual art galleries and virtual reality in artwork
- Basics of preparing workshops and organizing seminars with artists
Graphic Design
- Fundamentals of freehand and digital jewelry design
- Basics of fashion design
- Digital Illustration (Illustrator, Procreate) — Intermediate & Advanced
- 3D design using Blender — Intermediate & Advanced
- Motion graphics (After Effects, Premiere) — Intermediate & Advanced
- Digital Illustration for Children's Stories — Intermediate & Advanced
- Editorial Design for Publication — Intermediate & Advanced
- Packaging design
- Brand design and visual identity
Artwork Marketing
- Fundamentals of developing and marketing art products
- Professional photography of art products
- Digital marketing for creative promotion
Fine Arts Skills & Teaching Methods
- Fundamentals of methods in teaching arts
- Fundamentals of classroom management
- Sculpture basics: clay modeling, molding, and casting (gypsum or fiberglass)
- Ceramics basics: design and implementation of shields and gifts
- Basics and concept of printing with different techniques