Beading Art

Paper Code: 
JWT 404
Credits: 
8
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Introduced to the types of wires and beads available to jewellery makers
  2. Gain an understanding of the function of different wires and findings and gain skills in using the main tools for wire and bead jewellery

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

JWT 404

 

Beading Art

 

 

The students will be able to –

 

CO73:  Create bead drops which to string onto your cord, using wire and beads.

CO74:  Make beaded necklaces and earrings.

CO75:  Learn the technical skills including use of the various pliers, threading, knotting and stringing.

CO76:  They can create their own fashionable jewellery.

CO77:  Understand essential abilities related to entrepreneurship and commercialized beading art and open new boundaries for job seekers.
 

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Practical Sessions ,  material sourcing,Demonstrations ,Giving tasks, Field practical , inspiration board,  Workshop ,  Laboratory industry visits,  Group and Team work

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective , Product development

Class test, Semester end examinations, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

30.00
Unit I: 
Introduction of Beading Material & tools

                        

  • Beads & other Materials
  • Beads
  • Findings
  • Threads and Wires
  • Tools and Other Equipment

 

90.00
Unit II: 
Basic Bead Jewellery Techniques

                                             

Nylon-coated Wire with Crimp Beads

  • Steel / Silver wire knotting
  • Nylon-coated Wire with Crimp Beads
  • Gimp with Beading Thread
  • Using Beading Thread
  • Basic Earring Making
  • Headpins & Brooches
  • Bead Necklaces
  • Necklace Threading /strings
  • Jewellery Making  

 

 

Essential Readings: 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

  • Berkebile., J., (2012) Making Wire & Bead Jewelry: Artful Wirework Techniques, Lark Crafts; (1ST ed)
  • Tocchinskaya, E., Komleva, G. and Volynets, S. (1988). Jewellery. Leningrad: Aurora Art Publishers.
  • Matlin. A (2012), Engagement & Wedding Rings,: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love
  • Bovin, M., & Codina, C. (1964). Jewelry Making. Bovin.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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