Metals & Metal Decoration

Paper Code: 
MJD 123
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Provide an in-depth study of metal properties.
  2. Provide comprehensive knowledge about metal decoration.
  3. Acquaint students with hallmarking.

 

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

COURSE Code

COURSE Title

MJD 123

 

Metals &

Metal Decoration

 

The students will–

 

CO11: Examine the properties of metals and their uses in jewellery Industry.

CO12: Learn about precious metals, their mining and care.

CO13: Examine basic jewellery and metal working design vocabulary.

CO14: Learnabout history and various types of metal decoration techniques.

CO15:  Effective use of various metal decoration techniques like filigree, granulation, metal textures, enameling 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 questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

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

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Cihonski, J. L. (2007). NOBLE METALS. Encyclopedia of Physical Science & Technology, 9, 9, 15.
  • Carmichael, R. S. (2017). Practical Handbook of Physical Properties of Rocks and Minerals (2008). CRC press.
  • Chaffers, W. (2012). Hall marks on gold and silver plate. BoD–Books on Demand.
  • 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.

 

 

References: 
  • Olver, E. (2001). Jewelry Making Techniques Book. North Light Books.
  • 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.
  • Hoke, C. M. (2000). Refining precious metal wastes: gold-silver-platinum metals: a handbook for the jeweler, dentist and small refiner. Metallurgical Pub. Co.
  • Smith, H. (2010). Jewellery: Nabu Press.

E-ESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

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

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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