Course: Theory and Technology DJ 5

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Course title Theory and Technology DJ 5
Course code KADJ/TT5
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
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
Course content - theoretical part: - Methods of reproduction - Alternative materials in jewellery making Course content - practical part: - Manufacture of moulds and methods of jewellery reproduction - Traditional jewellery techniques - filigree, granulation... - Processing of alternative materials in jewellery making

Learning activities and teaching methods
Work activities (Practical training)
  • Home preparation for classes - 16 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 8 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
General overview of materials, their origin and evolution.
General overview of materials, their origin and evolution.
learning outcomes
Theoretical overview of jewellery production technology on individual and mass scale.
Theoretical overview of jewellery production technology on individual and mass scale.
Define the key concepts forming the theoretical basis for the development of the assignment.
Define the key concepts forming the theoretical basis for the development of the assignment.
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.
Zdůvodnit volbu způsobu vizualizace.
Zdůvodnit volbu způsobu vizualizace.
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.
Master traditional manual jewellery making techniques, largely transferable to general design practice.
Master traditional manual jewellery making techniques, largely transferable to general design practice.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Work activities (Practical training)
Work activities (Practical training)
assessment methods
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Recommended literature
  • Denison, Edward. More packaging prototypes. Mies : Rotovision, 2006. ISBN 978-2-940361-37-3.
  • KULA, Daniel a Elodie TERNAUX. Materiology: průvodce světem materiálů a technologií pro architekty a designéry. Praha: Happy Materials, 2012. ISBN 978-80-260-0538-4.
  • LA ROCHEFOUCAULD, Juliet Weir-de. 21st-Century Jewellery Designers: An Inspired Style. ACC Art Books, 2018. ISBN 9781851499083.
  • LAM, Loretta. Mastering Contemporary Jewelry Design: Inspiration, Process, and Finding Your Voice. Schiffer, 2020. ISBN 9780764359194.
  • MUNRO, Frieda. Troubleshooting for Jewelers: Common Problems, Why They Happen and How to Fix Them. Firefly Books, 2016. ISBN 9781770857353.
  • SHAPIRO, Emilie. How to Create Your Own Jewelry Line: Design ? Production ? Finance ? Marketing & More. Lark Crafts, 2018. ISBN 9781454709336.
  • Skálová, Jana. Nauka o materiálech. 4. vyd. V Plzni : Západočeská univerzita, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7043-244-0.
  • VOLANDES, Stellene. Jeweler: Masters, Mavericks, and Visionaries of Modern Design. Rizzoli, 2016. ISBN 9780847848614.


Study plans that include the course
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