Manufacturing Process:

Paper Code: 
JWD 332
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To understand the skills that how to work with machines and use different types of hand tools on well equipped work benches.
  2. To provide the knowledge and skills to make jewellery of excellent quality.

 

Learning outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Course outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course  Code

Course Title

JWD 332

Manufacturing Process

Students will:

CO28: work with a variety of materials including non-precious and precious metal.

CO29:  Effective use of techniques of sawing, piercing, annealing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing, hinge making, complicated scoring, bending and other fabrication methods.

CO30:  construct jewellery using hollow form, cold connections, wire, chain and other wearable and light metal objects jewellery

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Practical Sessions ,  problem soling exercises, Demonstrations ,Giving tasks, Field practical , Workshop ,  Laboratory industry visits,  Group and Team Work

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

 

 

120.00
Unit I: 
Jewellery Making Techniques
  • Filing
  • sawing
  • forming the metal
  •  soldering
  • Pendant
  •  Earring

 Enameling        

  • Enhance beads with colourful patterns.
  • Create colourful  charms
  • Use it over engravings to add a new dimension to your jewellery
Essential Readings: 
  • Untracht, O. (2011). Jewelry concepts & technology. Doubleday.
  • Pinton, D. (2002). Jewellery Technology.
  • Untracht, O. (2010). Metal techniques for craftsmen Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
  • Miller, J.(2009). The work of Master Goldsmith: A Unique Collection. Robert Hale.

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • Olver, E. (2001). Jewelry Making Techniques Book. North Light Books.
  • McGrath, J. (2005). The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From
  • Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation.  Krause Publications Craft.
  • Le Van, M. (Ed.). (2005).ThePenland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques. Lark Books.
  • Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewelry, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
  • Loney, J. (2009). Metal Jewelry Made Easy: A Crafter's Guide to Fabricating Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

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