Fundamentals of Design(Theory)

Paper Code: 
JWT 101
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To create awareness of design and its interpretation
  • To foster appreciation of jewellery designing
     
6.00
Unit I: 
Design

Definition and understanding aspects of design, Designer & Artiest

Classification of Design

  •     Traditional
  •     Contemporary
  •     Transitional
  •     Ethnic/Tribal
  •     Specialty
9.00
Unit II: 
Elements of Design
  • Point, line, shape, plane, texture, color, pattern, form and space
  • Lines – types of lines and application of lines
  • Color – aspects of color, color wheel and color harmonies
  • Texture – Metal textures & finishes
  • Form – space, shape, form
     
9.00
Unit III: 
Principles Of Design
  •     Balance, Rhythm, Harmony, Proportion, Emphasis, Order And Movement,
6.00
Unit IV: 
Design process
  • Concept, research, design development and design preferences
  • Motif :Importance & Types of motif
     
15.00
Unit V: 
Jewellery designing
  • Jewellery Designing an overview
  • Sources & Inspirations
  • Strategy for prefect jewellery designing
     
Essential Readings: 
  1. David Watkins :Design Sourcebook Jewellery ,Edition: Paperback, Publisher: Atlantic
  2. Elizabeth Olver -The Jeweller's Directory of Shape and Form (Jewellery),Paperback-2000
  3. Reinhold Ludwig :Modern Jewellery Design  [Hardcover 2009] Publisher: Arnolds he Verlagsanstalt GmbH .
     
References: 
  1. Anastasia Young  :Jewelry Techniques: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Materials, Stones, and Settings ,publisher Watson guptill  publication, china
  2. Richard D. Austin and Iva L. Geisinger -How To Design Jewelry, Paperback,1987
     
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