300467 v.3 Bachelor of Arts (Jewellery Design)
BA(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 041765D
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years
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 are 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 on 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.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 1780 | v.6 | Visual Culture - Introduction to Visual Culture 191 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300469 | v.2 | Jewellery Design 191 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308430 | v.1 | Design Typography 191 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308431 | v.1 | Design Conceptualisation 191 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308433 | v.1 | Design Computing 191 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308434 | v.1 | Design Photography 191 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 1782 | v.6 | Visual Culture - Issues in Contemporary Art 192 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300470 | v.2 | Jewellery Design 192 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308432 | v.1 | Design Visual Process 192 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308435 | v.1 | Design Colour and Texture 192 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308436 | v.1 | Design Computing 192 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308437 | v.1 | Design Photography 192 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 300471 | v.2 | Jewellery Design 291 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300472 | v.3 | Jewellery Theory Studies 291 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309025 | v.1 | Design Process and Practice 291 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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| 300473 | v.2 | Jewellery Design 292 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300474 | v.3 | Jewellery Theory Studies 292 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307088 | v.2 | Design Conceptualisation 292 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 307093 | v.1 | Solid Modelling 292 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 1 |
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| 10008 | v.3 | Design Management 391 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300475 | v.3 | Jewellery Design 391 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307096 | v.1 | Client Project 391 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 2 |
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| 10010 | v.4 | Design Reflective Practice 392 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300476 | v.3 | Jewellery Design 392 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307094 | v.1 | Materials and Manufacture 292 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 307100 | v.1 | Materials and Manufacture 392 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: October 20, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J