Fundamentals of Design (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25CJWT101
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Create awareness of design and its interpretation.
  2. Foster appreciation of jewellery designing.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

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25CJWT101

 

Fundamentals of Design

 

 

 

 

 

 

 CO1:   Apply basics of design concepts and its interpretation on designing

CO2:  Equip with the understanding of the Elements of Design

CO3: Analyze principles of composition in design & 3D compositions.

CO4: Understand the design process and design development

CO5: Utilize fundamental principles of jewellery design and employ effective strategies in the process of jewellery creation.

 

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions

 

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

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Design
  • Ornament and ornamentation
  •  Definition and understanding aspects of design, Designer & Artiest
  • Classification of Design
  • Traditional
  • Contemporary
  • Transitional
  • Ethnic/Tribal
  • Specialty

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Elements of Design
  • Point, line, shape, plane, texture, color, pattern, form and space
  • Lines – types of lines and application of lines
  • Color – aspects of color, color wheel and color harmonies
  • Texture – Metal textures & finishes
  • Form – space, shape, form

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Principles of Design
  • Balance, Rhythm, Harmony, Proportion, Emphasis, Order and Movement.

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Design process
  • Concept, research, design development and design preferences
  • Motif: Importance& Types of motif

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Jewellery designing
  • Jewellery Designing an overview
  • Sources & Inspirations
  • Strategy for prefect Jewellery Designing

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Galli, Riviere,Li,Fanfan  (2009). The Art of Jewellery Design: Principles of Design, Riings earrings, Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
  •   Gowan (2018). Jewellery Designing, Larsen & Keller.
  • Kothari, G. (2018). Jewellery: The Scientific Study of Social Traditions. Paperback
  • Kothari, G. (2018). Gahane  KyonPahne?. Paperback

 

References: 
  • Watkins, D. (2000). Jewellery Design Source book; New Holland.
  • Olver,E. (2000).  The Jeweller's Directory of Shape and Form; Gardners Books
  • Ludwig, R. (2009). Modern Jewellery Design; Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt
  • Young,  A. (2008).Jewellery Techniques: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Materials, Stones, and Settings; Potter Craft

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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