Gem Stones Illustration and Rendering Techniques

Paper Code: 
JWT 105
Credits: 
8
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

JWT 105

 

Gem Stones Illustration and Rendering Techniques

 

The students will–

CO21: Apply basic rendering techniques on various kinds of gemstones.

CO22: Use of highlights and angle of reflection to enhance the look of the gemstones.

CO23:  Use of stone setting and its rendering techniques .

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, design development

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

 

60.00
Unit I: 
Drawing & Rendering of gem stones
  • Drawing of different geometrical shapes                                                   Size and Shapes of Gem Stones
  • Cut Stones                                                                                               Facets drawing and rendering
  • Round Brilliant Cut
  • Marquise Cut
  • Oval Cut
  • Pear Cut
  • Heart shape Cut
  • Princess Cut(square)
  • Octagon Cut (Emerald cut)
  • Cushion Cut
  • Triangle Cut
  • Trillion Cut
  • Baguette cut
  • Tapered Baguette

 

20.00
Unit II: 
Cabochons

Drawing & Rendering of Cabochons stones 

  • Opaque
  • Transparent
  • Translucent stones.

 

40.00
Unit III: 
Settings of Gem Stones

Finishing and enhancement of designs using different settings

  • Prong
  • Bezel
  • Pave
  • Flush
  • Channel
  • Invisible
  • Illusion
  • Fishtail & Others

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Karanth, R.V (2008) Gemstones: Enchanting Gifts of Nature by Geological society of india Ltd.
  • Chikayama, A. (2013) Dictionary of Gemstones & Jewelry by IMACBC Co.Ltd  
  • Matlins, A. (2009) Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide     
  • Jaffer, A. (2019) Beyond Extravagance : A royal collection of gems and jewels by Assouline

 

References: 
  • Mattiello, A. (2005) Techniques of Jewellery Illustration and Colors Rendering Design. Dumatt Corp.
  • Brambatti M., Vinci C. &  Possamai A ( 2018),Jewellery Illustration and Design: Techniques for Achieving Professional Results, Promo press, (ed 1)
  • Crowe, J. (2006). The Jewellerś Directory of Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones, from Cut and Colour to Shape and Settings. A & C Black Publishers.

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

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

 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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