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300471 (v.2) Jewellery Design 291


 

Area:

Department of Art

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Studio:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

The opportunity to evolve and recognise the personal concerns which will become central to their practice as they progress through the course and move into careers as independent artists/designers. It presents experience in working at jewellery and precious object making, aligning conceptual development with the learning of numerous traditional skills and processes associated with jewellery and metal-smithing and a range of other materials. In addition, students are encouraged to be innovative with theseskills and processes, expanding the traditional vocabulary and finding unique solutions to the problems posed by their creative ambitions.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed imaginative ideas based on interests, intentions and experiences for which the student is able to access primary sources. Demonstrated an appropriate level of judgement, imagination andcommitment in the progress of projects. Selected and developed imaginative ideas and strategies in the conceptualisation and resolution of projects. Used new skills in exploring and making jewellery and precious objects. selected appropriate skills, processes and materials and successfully integrated these with concepts. Demonstrated an appropriate level of documenting ideas and presenting them effectively.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Untracht, Oppi. Jewelley concepts and technology. London, Hale.

Unit Texts:

McCreight, Tim. The complete metalsmith, an illustrated handbook. Worcester, Massachusetts, Davis Publications Inc.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Project 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100300 Visual Arts and Crafts (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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