300467 v.2 Bachelor of Arts (Jewellery Design)

BA(Curtin)

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Introduction
This course develops a professional level of practice in the design and manufacture of contemporary jewellery and associated products. Skills developed in conceptualising design ideas for industry - rendering, drafting, computer technology (CAD modelling and rendering) and production skills. Theoretical studies develop an informed awareness of the contemporary art movement, enhancing design ability. The course is also enriched by visiting artists and craftspeople and the Artist-in-Residence program.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None. Interview and folio, as required.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
The course is three years full-time time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
The first year program provides skills such as computer graphics, photography, technical drawing and freehand perspective drawing. An introduction to theory units of visual culture. A studio-based project for jewellery design is undertaken. Second year develops the jewellery design process and introduces skills such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) and modelling. Skills in technical drawing, rendering and photography are progressed. Theoretical studies continue in visual culture for the third and final year. Third year emphasises consolidating ideas and skills to develop autonomy of practice in the form of a professional internship, work documentation, catalogue production and exhibition concept planning and installation.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
1780	v.6		Visual Culture - Introduction to Visual Culture 191	3.0	25.0
300469	v.2		Jewellery Design 191	3.0	25.0
7670	v.4		Design Studio 191	4.5	25.0
7844	v.5		Design Technology 191	5.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1782	v.6		Visual Culture - Issues in Contemporary Art 192	3.0	25.0
300470	v.2		Jewellery Design 192	3.0	25.0
7672	v.4		Design Studio 192	5.0	25.0
7846	v.5		Design Technology 192	5.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
300471	v.2		Jewellery Design 291	3.0	25.0
300472	v.3		Jewellery Theory Studies 291	3.0	25.0
307089	v.1		Computer Aided Design 291	3.0	12.5
307090	v.1		Presentation Skills 291	3.0	12.5
			SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		25.0
					100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
300473	v.2		Jewellery Design 292	3.0	25.0
300474	v.3		Jewellery Theory Studies 292	3.0	25.0
307093	v.1		Solid Modelling 292	3.0	12.5
307094	v.1		Materials and Manufacture 292	3.0	12.5
			SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		25.0
					100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10008	v.3		Design Management 391	3.0	25.0
300475	v.2		Jewellery Design 391	3.0	75.0
					100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
10010	v.4		Design Reflective Practice 392	3.0	25.0
300476	v.2		Jewellery Design 392	3.0	50.0
307092	v.2		Model Making 291	3.0	12.5
307100	v.1		Materials and Manufacture 392	3.0	12.5
					100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.