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Introduction to Jewellery Designing [1]

Paper Code: 
MJD 121
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. Create awareness of design and its interpretation.
  2. Foster appreciation of jewellery designing.
  3. Impart an understanding of Professional and Historical contexts of Jewellery.
  4. Understand the historical and the cultural aspects of jewellery design and metal smithing
  5. Utilize the knowledge of the history of jewellery, its production, design, social context and function to inform design decisions.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Design

Elements of Design                                        

  • Point, line, shape, plane, texture, colour, pattern, form and space
  • Lines – types of lines and application of lines
  • Colour – aspects of colour,colour wheel and colour harmonies
  • Texture – Metal textures & finishes
  • Form – space, shape& 2D and 3D forms

Principles of Design                                         

  • Balance, Rhythm, Harmony, Proportion, Emphasis, Unity and Repetition.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Design process
  • Ornament and ornamentation
  • Concept, research, design development and design preferences
  • Motif: Importance& Types of motif                                   
  • Jewellery Designing an overview
  • Sources & Inspirations
  • Strategy for perfect Jewellery Designing

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
History of Jewellery:
  • Brief Introduction
  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Harappan Culture
  • Study of historical Jewellery- India:                                                 
  • Mauryan,
  • Gupta,
  • Kushan,
  • Mughal

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Historical Jewellery periods
  • Medieval jewellery
  • Mayan civilization      
  • Egypt
  • Mesopotamia
  • Greece
  • Roman
  • Renaissance
  • Turkey

 

12.00
Unit V: 
: Ancient to Modern
  • Art Nouveau,
  • Art Deco
  • Victorian
  • Edwardian 
  • Retro Period                                                   
  • Latest Fashion Trends and Forecast

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Shubhangi, K. Artistic Ideas: Jewellery Designs Fresh from the Drawing Board.
  • Galli , (2000) The Art of Jewelry Design: Principles of Design, Rings, earrings Schiffer Publishing Ltd
  • Galli , (2005) 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; ArnoldscheVerlagsanstalt
  • Young, A. (2008).Jewelry Techniques: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Materials, Stones, and Settings; Potter Craft
  • Austin, D.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

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024 [2]

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