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Fundamentals of Jewellery Design & Gemology [1]

Paper Code: 
TJD 101
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

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Title

 

 

 

TJD 101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fundamentals of Jewellery Design & Gemology

The students will –

 

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

CO2: Equip with the understanding of the Elements of Design

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

CO4: understand the design process and design development

CO5: Apply basics of jewelelry design and strategies of jewellery designing

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Tutorials Discussion, , 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

 

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Study of Design
  • Elements of Designing                                                                                  
  • Point, Line, Shape, Plane, Texture, Color, Pattern, Form and Space
  • Principle of Designing
  • Balance, Rhythm, Harmony, Proportion, Order, Movement, & Compositions’

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Jewellery Designing
  • Jewellery Designing: an overview                                                                         
  • Sources & Inspirations

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Metal
  • Precious metals : Gold, Silver & Platinum
  • Characteristics/Properties and Classification of Metal
  • Metal Textu
  •   Alloy
9.00
Unit IV: 
Gemology

Characteristics Gem stones:                                       

  • Physical Properties of Gem Stones
  • Optical Properties of Gem Stones
  • Moh’s scale of Hardness

Classification and types

  • Precious and Semi-precious Gems

Gems Stones: Shapes & cuts

  • Studying Different Cuts and Shapes of Stone

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Gemology

            Gemstones setting                                                                                                                                                                                                           

  • Study of Setting –Channel, Prong, Pave, Plate, Flush, Illusion, Invisible and Tension.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Shubhangi, K. Artistic Ideas: Jewellery Designs Fresh from the Drawing Board.
  • Galli , (2001) The Art of Jewelry Design: Principles of Design, Rings, earrings Schiffer Publishing Ltd
  • Galli , (2002) Designing Jewelry: Brooches, Bracelets, Necklaces & Accessories, Schiffer Publishing Ltd

 

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).Jewelry Techniques: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Materials, Stones, and Settings; Potter Craft
  • D. Austin, R., & Geisinger, I. (2000). How To Design Jewelry. Greet Hannah, G. (2002).
  • Elements of Design: Rowena Reed Kostellow and the Structure of Visual Relationships (1st ed.). Princeton Architectural Press

 

 

 

E-RESOURCES:

 

 

JOURNALS:

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

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023 [5]

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Links:
[1] https://www.jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/fundamentals-jewellery-design-gemology-7
[2] https://www.pdfdrive.com/gemstone-gemology-and-jewelry-books-and-gem-identification-e3455.html
[3] https://www.pdfdrive.com/a-book-of-precious-stones-the-identification-of-gems-and-gem-e10315441.html
[4] https://www.pdfdrive.com/gems-gemology-vol-42-no-3-e19403568.html
[5] https://www.jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2022-2023