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Introduction to Jewellery Designing
Paper Code:
MJD 121
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
- Create awareness of design and its interpretation.
- Foster appreciation of jewellery designing.
- Impart an understanding of Professional and Historical contexts of Jewellery.
- Understand the historical and the cultural aspects of jewellery design and metal smithing
- Utilize the knowledge of the history of jewellery, its production, design, social context and function to inform design decisions.
12.00
Unit I:
Design
Elements of Design
- Point, line, shape, plane, texture, colour, pattern, form and space
- Lines – types of lines and application of lines
- Colour – aspects of colour,colour wheel and colour harmonies
- Texture – Metal textures & finishes
- Form – space, shape& 2D and 3D forms
Principles of Design
- Balance, Rhythm, Harmony, Proportion, Emphasis, Unity and Repetition.
12.00
Unit II:
Design process
- Ornament and ornamentation
- Concept, research, design development and design preferences
- Motif: Importance& Types of motif
- Jewellery Designing an overview
- Sources & Inspirations
- Strategy for perfect Jewellery Designing
12.00
Unit III:
History of Jewellery:
- Brief Introduction
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Harappan Culture
- Study of historical Jewellery- India:
- Mauryan,
- Gupta,
- Kushan,
- Mughal
12.00
Unit IV:
Historical Jewellery periods
- Medieval jewellery
- Mayan civilization
- Egypt
- Mesopotamia
- Greece
- Roman
- Renaissance
- Turkey
12.00
Unit V:
: Ancient to Modern
- Art Nouveau,
- Art Deco
- Victorian
- Edwardian
- Retro Period
- Latest Fashion Trends and Forecast
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
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