Metal Decorations

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

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

JWT 402

 

Metal Decorations

 

 

The students will –

CO81:  learn about various types and process of metal decoration techniques.

CO82:  learn history of metal decoration techniques.

CO83:  Effective use of various enameling etc techniques to enhance the design.

CO84:  learn the process of filigree and granulation in jewellery and other kind of products .

CO85:  learn the application of engraving and embossing in jewellery and other kind of products .

 

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: 
  • Untracht, O. (2010). Metal techniques for craftsmen . Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
  • Brittain,A. ; Morton,P.(2010). Engraving on Precious Metals, London : N.A.G. Press
  • Darty,L. (2004). The Art of Enamelling : techniques, Asheville,N.c : Lark Books.

 

 

References: 
  • Codina, C. (2006). The complete book of jewelry making: a full-color introduction to the jeweler's art. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
  • 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.

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNAlS:

  • Journal of Gem & Jewellery Industry 
  • Art of Jewellery
  • Diamond World

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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