Course: Jewellery Design Studio 2

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Course title Jewellery Design Studio 2
Course code KADJ/AT2
Organizational form of instruction Practical studio classes
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Psotková Sabina, MgA.
Course content
- Realistic tasks, here the emphasis is mainly on the feasibility of the proposed solution, in combination with academic tasks, where the feasibility of the solution may not be the main condition, and experimental tasks, where the emphasis is mainly on the original idea of the proposed solution, its presentation. - Students are encouraged to think independently and critically. - They are encouraged to search for novel solutions in variants. Course content: 1. Introductory class, studio assignment, course requirements. 2. Brainstorming, moodboard 3. Consultation on the developed topic 4. Consultation on the topic in progress 5. Consultation on the topic in progress 6. Consultation on a topic in progress 7. Presentation of the work in progress 8. Consultation on the work in progress 9. Consultation on the work in progress 10. Consultation on the work in progress 11. Consultation on a topic in progress 12. Consultation on a topic in progress 13. Presentation of the studio assignment and evaluation

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Participation in classes - 52 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 52 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Independence, critical thinking.
Independence, critical thinking.
Ability to utilize available technology and materials in accelerating project delivery.
Ability to utilize available technology and materials in accelerating project delivery.
Ability to organize collaborations.
Ability to organize collaborations.
Ability to seek individual distinctive and independent expression based on a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of the assignment.
Ability to seek individual distinctive and independent expression based on a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of the assignment.
Skills
Ability to present the results of one's own work, both in the form of an electronic presentation and in person to an audience of either students or faculty, or to the assignors of real-world assignments.
Ability to present the results of one's own work, both in the form of an electronic presentation and in person to an audience of either students or faculty, or to the assignors of real-world assignments.
learning outcomes
Knowledge
- define the key concepts forming the theoretical basis for the development of the task
- define the key concepts forming the theoretical basis for the development of the task
- justify the choice of technologies and materials used for the task
- justify the choice of technologies and materials used for the task
- describe the methods used in the development of the assignment
- describe the methods used in the development of the assignment
- justify the choice of the visualisation method
- justify the choice of the visualisation method
- list the ethical issues involved in the solution
- list the ethical issues involved in the solution
Skills
- identify the problem
- identify the problem
- analyse the current state of the problem
- analyse the current state of the problem
- propose alternatives/solution options
- propose alternatives/solution options
- evaluate the proposed options - select the optimal solution
- evaluate the proposed options - select the optimal solution
- implement the design/model/prototype and present the project
- implement the design/model/prototype and present the project
teaching methods
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral examination
Oral examination
Preparation of a presentation
Preparation of a presentation
Recommended literature
  • CRHÁK, František. Výtvarná geometrie plus: geometrická gramatika (nejen) pro designéry.. Brno: VUTIUM, 2012. ISBN 978-80-214-3767-8.
  • Denison, Edward. More packaging prototypes. Mies : Rotovision, 2006. ISBN 978-2-940361-37-3.
  • JACKSON, Paul. Folding Techniques for Designers, From Sheet to Form. Laurence King Publishing, 2011. ISBN 9781856697217.
  • LAM, Loretta. Mastering Contemporary Jewelry Design: Inspiration, Process, and Finding Your Voice. Schiffer, 2020. ISBN 9780764359194.
  • MILLER, Anna M. Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising (3rd Edition): Antique, Period & Modern. GemStone Press. 2013.
  • PAREDES, Liana. Spectacular: Gems and Jewelry from the Merriweather Post Collection. GILES, 2017. ISBN 9781907804922.
  • RICHBOURG, Kate. Metalsmithing Made Easy: A Practical Guide to Cold Connections, Simple Soldering, Stone Setting, and More. nterweave, 2016. ISBN 1632503476.
  • Skálová, Jana. Nauka o materiálech. 4. vyd. V Plzni : Západočeská univerzita, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7043-244-0.
  • SMITH, Branford M. Bench Tips for Jewelry Making: 101 Useful Tips from Brad Smith. Whimsey Wylde, 2012. ISBN 0988285800.
  • YOUNG, Anastasia. The Workbench Guide to Jewelry Techniques. Thames & Hudson, 2010. ISBN 9780500515143.


Study plans that include the course
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