Fundamentals of Design

Paper Code: 
JWT 103
Credits: 
8
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Learning outcomes (COs):

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

JWT 103

 

Fundamentals of Design

 

The students will –

 

CO14:  Analyse the phases of the design development cycle.

CO15:  Expose to appreciation of drawing of different products

CO16:  Develop designs through the use of imagination, innovation and principles .

CO17:  Apply recognized elements and principles of design in the conceptualization and fabrication of metal jewellery forms for a given context, function, or purpose.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Practical Sessions , Demonstrations ,Giving tasks, Field practical , Workshop ,  Laboratory industry visits,  Group and Team Work

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

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

 

60.00
Unit I: 
Elements and Principles of designing
  • Line and its types, Shapes
  • Basic Types
  • Structural & Visual Shapes
  • Colour – Effect of tone,
  • Apparent change of colour
  • Colour schemes
  • Colour rhythm
  • Repetition
  • Balance
  • Proportion

 

20.00
Unit II: 
Texture and finishes
  • Smooth
  • Satin,
  • Florentine
  • Hammer

 

40.00
Unit III: 
Concept development
  • Drawing of Forms
  • Geometric principles, articulation and application in natural and manmade   environment
  • Analysis of form,
  • Still life drawing
  • Nature drawing
  • Generation of 2-d forms
  • Designing principles

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Shubhangi, K. Artistic Ideas: Jewellery Designs Fresh from the Drawing 
  • Galli, M. (2007) Creative Variations in Jewelry Design ‎Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
  • Batterbam,D. (2007) A Word of Ornaments 
References: 
  • Bothwell, D., & Mayfield, M. (2010). Notan: The dark-light principle of design. Courier Corporation.
  • Rajili, N. A. M., Olander, E., & Warell, A. (2015). Characteristics of jewellery design: An initial review. In ICoRD’15–Research into Design Across Boundaries Volume 2 (pp. 613-619). Springer, New Delhi.
  • Olver, E.(2002) The Art of Jewellery Design: From Idea to Reality.Gardners Books

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

  • Diamond World
  • Jewellery News India
  • Art of Jewellery
  • Journal of Gem & Jewellery

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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