Fundamentals of Jewellery Design & Gemology

Paper Code: 
24JWD131
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To familiarize the students with terminology related to Jewellery Designs.
  2. To provide comprehensive knowledge about Principles & Elements of designing
  3. To understand the Forms of metals, and Textures of jewellery surface
  4. To impart the knowledge of Gemology  
  5. To learn the basic skills like safety and care of jewellery 

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course  Code

Course Title

 

24JWD  131

Fundamentals of Jewellery Design & Gemology

The students will –

CO1: Apply basics of design concepts and relationship between foam and functions.

CO2: Interpret basic theory of Gemology Classify gem stones (natural gemstone, synthetic gem stone, manmade gem stone and assembled gem stone.)

Analyze design, elements & principle of comPOsition

CO3: learn about various types and process of metal decoration techniques.

CO4: Design a range of jewellery for women considering aesthetics and wear ability.

CO5: Understand of various types of jewellery adornment and its care.

CO6 : Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students: Self learning Assignments, Effective questions.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 
 

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Fundamentals of Jewellery Designing
  • Jewellery Designing an overview
  • Elements & principles of Designing
  • Sources & Inspirations
6.00
Unit II: 
Gemology
  • Introduction
  • Characteristics and classification of Gem stones
  • The 4C’s of Diamonds
  • Gem Stones settings

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Metal
  • Characteristics/Properties and classification of Metals
  • Metal Texture
  • Form of Metal Decoration
  • Alloy

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Type of Jewellery

Women

  • Earring                   
  • Pendant               
  • Ring                   
  • Bracelets
  • Anklets
  • Brooches

Necklaces

  • Types of Necklace
  •  Suitability 
6.00
Unit V: 
Other essentials
  • Safety and care of Jewellery
  • Hallmarking
  • Type of Clips & Clasps

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Untracht, O. (2011). Jewellery concepts & technology. Doubleday.
  •    Galli, Riviere,Li,Fanfan (2009). The Art of Jewelry Design: Principles of Design, Riings earrings, Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
  •    Gowan (2018). Jewelry Designing, Larsen & Keller.
  • Kothari, G. (2018). Jewellery: The Scientific Study of Social Traditions. Paperback
  • Kothari, G. (2018). GahaneKyonPahne?. Paperback

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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