Fundamentals of Jewellery Design & Germology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
JWD 131
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to –

  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 (COs):  

Course

Course outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

 

 

JWD 131

 

 

 

 

Fundamentals of Jewellery Design & Gemology

Student will be able to-

 

CO1:  Understand basics of design concept

CO2:  Understand design & principles of composition &   2D compositions.                                                       

CO3:  Interpret basic concepts of Gemology.

CO4:  Classify gemstones (natural gemstone, synthetic gemstone, manmade gemstone and assembled gemstone.)

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
 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Fundamentals of Jewellery Designing

 

Fundamentals of Jewellery Designing 

  •  Jewellery Designing an overview
  •   Elements & principles of Designing
  •   Sources & Inspirations

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Gemology

Gemology

  • Introduction
  • Characteristics and classification of Gem stones
  • The 4C’s of Diamonds
  • Gem Stones settings

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Metal

Metal

  • Characteristics/Properties and classification of Metals
  • Metal Texture
  • Form of Metal Decoration
  • Alloy
12.00
Unit IV: 
Type of Jewellery

Type of Jewellery

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

Necklaces

  • Types of Necklace
  • Suitability  of necklaces according to the Age group & Face cut
12.00
Unit V: 
Other essentials

 

             Other essentials

  • Safety and care of Jewellery 
  • Hallmarking
  •   Type of Clips & Clasps

Essential Readings: 

Books Recommended

  1. Watkins, D. (2000). JewelleryDesign Source book; New Holland.
  2. Olver,E. (2000).  The Jeweller's Directory of Shape and Form; Gardners Books
  3. Ludwig, R. (2009). Modern Jewellery Design; Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt
  4. Young,  A. (2008).Jewelry Techniques: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Materials, Stones, and Settings; Potter Craft
  5. D. Austin, R., & Geisinger, I. (2000). How To Design Jewelry. Greet Hannah, G. (2002).
  6. Elements of Design: Rowena Reed Kostellow and the Structure of Visual Relationships (1st ed.). Princeton Architectural Press
Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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