Gem Stones Illustration & Rendering Techniques

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

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Introduce various mediums, application of these on different kinds of paper.
  2. Rendering of stones, to show cut, colour, effect of different mediums, pencil shading.

 

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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Paper Code

Paper Title

JWT 105

 

Gem Stones Illustration and Rendering Techniques

 

The students will be able to –

 

CO15: Learn basic rendering techniques of various kinds of gemstones.

CO16: Use of highlights and angle of reflection to enhance the look of the gemstones.

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

 

40.00
Unit I: 
Drawing & Rendering of gem stones

Drawing of different geometrical shapes

Size and Shapes of Gem Stones

 

 

20.00
Unit II: 
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 III: 
Cabochons

Drawing & Rendering of Cabochons stones 

  • Opaque
  • Transparent
  • Translucent stones.
40.00
Unit IV: 
Settings of Gem Stones

Finishing and enhancement of designs using different settings

  • Prong
  • Bezel
  • Pave
  • flush
  • Channel
  • Invisible
  • Illusion
  • Fishtail
  • Others

 

Essential Readings: 

 

 

References: 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

  • Mattiello, A. (1995) 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.

 

 

 

 

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