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Classification of Jewellery (Theory) [1]

Paper Code: 
25CJWT202
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to –

This course aims to educate the students on the important categories and sub-types in Jewellery. Students will have an in-depth knowledge of the various product types and their special features.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

 

 

25CJWT202

 

 

Classification of Jewellery

 

CO28:  analyze the various types of face adornments, including earrings, nose rings, and head accessories that incorporate cultural, traditional elements and healing properties.

 

CO29: critically evaluate and interpret the aesthetics, functionality, and historical contexts and healing properties of neck adornments such as necklaces and pendants.

 

CO30:  Develop a comprehensive understanding of the main features, symbolic meanings, and design methodologies associated with hand adornments, including bangles, bracelets, bajubands, and rings.

 

CO31:   develop the understanding of body adornments like anklets, toe rings, satkas, waist belts, and body chains, with attention to cultural significance and healing properties linked to materials used in body adornments.

 

CO32: evaluate various types of men's jewelry design, including healing properties, aesthetics appeal, and practicality.

 

CO33: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

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

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

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

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Face Adornment
  • Earring
  • Nose Ring
  • Head accessories
  • Healing properties

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Neck Adornment
  • Necklace
  • Pendant
  • Mangal sutra
  • Healing properties

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Hand Adornment
  • Bangle
  • Bracelet
  • Bajuband
  • Ring
  • Healing properties

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Body Adornment
  • Anklet
  • Toe Rings
  • Satka
  • Waist Belt
  • Body chain
  • Brooch 
  • Healing properties 
12.00
Unit V: 
Men’s jewellery
  • Various types of men’s jewellery
  • Healing properties of jewellery           
Essential Readings: 
  • Jain,N., Phophalia,S.(2024). Head to Toe: A complete Jewellery Guide
  • Raha, S. (2020). Body and jewellery: reflection on ghurye’s perspective.

 

References: 
  • Barnard, N. (2008). Indian Jewellery

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026 [2]

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Source URL: https://jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/classification-jewellery-theory

Links:
[1] https://jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/classification-jewellery-theory
[2] https://jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-2026