Introduction to Jewellery Design (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25CJWT105
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Develop the knowledge of the jewellery design process and fundamental skills in drawing and rendering.

Analyse the forms of metals, Decorations and finishes of metal surfaces

Course Outcomes: 

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

25CJWT105

Introduction to Jewellery Design

 

CO19:  Design finishes, texturing, and patterning techniques to enhance the creativity along with mastering basic rendering techniques for a variety of metals. They will formulate design improvements to refine the production process, fostering skill development and enhancing surface decorations.

CO20: Compile comprehensive practical records detailing plans related to jewellery design across diverse institutional settings and cultivate verbal communication skills to converse effectively with examiners.

CO21: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Practical Sessions, Field practical , Demonstrations ,Giving tasks, Workshop ,  Laboratory industry visits,  Group and Team work

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, design development

Class test, Semester end examinations, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

90.00

Basic Drawing and Sketching                                                    

  • Hand Control Exercise
  • Freehand sketching
  • Motif development to make jewellery
  • Shading of different geometrical shapes
  • Designing principles

         Drawing and Rendering Metals:                                                         

  • Rendering of different metals and other materials
  • Gold, Silver, Platinum
  • Wood, Plastic, Glass & Other Metals

         Surface Decorations                                                                  

  • Various techniques of Enameling
  • Filigree
  • Granulation (Rava work)
  • Engraving & Embossing

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Galli.P, Riviere.D & Li. F.( 2007) Creative Variations in Jewellery Design. Schiffer Publishing, Ltd
  • Mathur,A. (2002) A Jewelled Splendour Rupa.
  • Bennett,D. (2007) Understanding Jewellery by Tourbillon International

 

References: 
  • Mattiello, A. (2005) Techniques of Jewellery Illustration and Colors Rendering Design. Dumatt Corp.
  •  Riviere.D& Li. F.( 2007) Creative Designing Jewellery: Brooches, Bracelets, Necklaces & Accessories,Schiffer Publishing, Ltd

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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