Metal Decorations

Paper Code: 
JWT 402
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Provide comprehensive knowledge about metal decoration.

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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Paper Code

Paper Title

JWT 402

 

Metal Decorations

 

 

The students will –

 

CO67:  Students learned about various types and process of metal decoration techniques.

CO68:  Effective use of various metal decoration techniques like filigree, granulation, metal textures, enamelling etc. to enhance the design.

 

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team work

 

Learning activities for the students:Self-learning assignments, Effective , Effective questions

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Metal Decorations

                                                  

  • Meaning and types of metal decorations

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Enameling & inlay

                                                                   

  • The kinds of enamel
  • Techniques
  • History

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Filigree

                                                   

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Engraving & Embossing

                                                      

  • Meaning & Process
  • Difference between Engraving and Embossing
  • Stamping

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Granulation work

          

  • Meaning and Technique
  • Granules
  • Hard soldering
  • Fusing
  • Colloidal soldering

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Codina, C. (2006). The complete book of jewelry making: a full-color introduction to the jeweler's art. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
  • Untracht, O. (2010). Metal techniques for craftsmen . Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
  • McGrath, J. (2005). The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation. Krause Publications Craft.
  • Bates, K. F. (2011). Enameling Principles and Practice. Read Books Ltd.
  • Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewelry, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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