History of Jewellery & Manufacturing process

Paper Code: 
24JWD331
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To understand the skills and techniques of basic shaping, soldering and finishing, setting, re-tipping and to understand the areas of repairs, modifications & production of jewellery.
  2. To impart an understanding of Professional and Historical contexts of Jewellery.
  3. To understand the history and the cultural aspects of jewellery design and metal smiting.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course  Code

Course Title

24JWD  331

History Of Jewellery & Manufacturing  Process

CO1: Use knowledge of the history of jewellery, its production, design, social context and function to inform design decisions.

CO2: Relate the history and the cultural aspects of various historical periods with  jewellery design and metal smoothing.

CO3: Understand the techniques, process terminology and tool of materials used in commercial jewellery manufacture.

CO4: Learn the steps involved in mass production.

CO5: Evaluate the properties of different material.

CO6 : Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignment, 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: 
Study of historical Jewellery - India
  • Mauryan
  • Gupta
  • Kushan
  • Mughal

 

6.00
Unit II: 
History of Jewellery
  • Art Nouveau
  • Art Deco
  • Edwardian Styles
  • Victorian Jewellery
  • Retro  
  •  Egypt
  • Greece
  • Roman 
6.00
Unit III: 
Manufacturing process
  • Handmade jewellery
  • Tools for Handmade jewellery
  • Casting

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Special processes
  • Solders & Soldering
  • Electroplating
  • Laser technology
  • Electroforming
  • quality control process                                                                 

 

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Metal Decoration
  • Enameling
  • Sand blasting
  • Filigree work       
  • Rawa work

           

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Untracht, O. (2011). Jewellery concepts & technology. Doubleday.
  • Evans, J. (2002). A History of Jewellery. Courier CorPOration.
  • Johns, C. (2013). The jewellery of Roman Britain: Celtic and classical traditions. Routledge.
  • Bell, J. (2004). Collecting Victorian Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide. Penguin
  • Higgins, R., & Higgins, R. A. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. Univ of California Press.
  • Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation.  Krause Publications Craft.
  • Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewellery, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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