Fundamentals of Jewellery Designing

Paper Code: 
MJD 121
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Create awareness of design and its interpretation.
  2. Foster appreciation of jewellery designing.
  3. Impart an understanding of Professional and Historical contexts of Jewellery.
  4. Understand the historical and the cultural aspects of jewellery design and metal smithing
  5. Utilize the knowledge of the history of jewellery, its production, design, social context and function to inform design decisions.

Learning outcomes (COs):

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MJD 121

 

Fundamentals of jewellery Designing

 

 

 

 

 

 

The students will–

 

CO1: Apply basics of design concepts and its interpretation of jewellery designing.

CO2: Analyse design elements & principles of composition and its applications.

CO3:  Develop the knowledge about the historical and the cultural                   aspects of jewellery design

CO4:  Analyse the influence of ancient art on design activities and outcomes through the interpretation and analysis of modern Jewellery.

 

 CO5: Apply  ancient art in Latest Fashion Trends and Forecast

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

 

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Shubhangi, K. Artistic Ideas: Jewellery Designs Fresh from the Drawing Board.
  • Galli , (2000) The Art of Jewelry Design: Principles of Design, Rings, earrings Schiffer Publishing Ltd
  • Galli , (2005) Designing Jewelry: Brooches, Bracelets, Necklaces & Accessories, Schiffer Publishing Ltd

 

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

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

  • Diamond World
  •  Jewellery News India
  •  Art of Jewellery
  • Journal of Gem & Jewellery
Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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