Jewellery Design and Fabrication (Part-time)

1. Introduction to Jewellery

Design and Fabrication

• Jewellery sample works will be shown to have a better understanding on materials, visual elements, design concept, techniques, intricate fine details and finishes.
• Introduction to course assessment criteria. (Final assessment requires powerpoint slides presenting your design with explanation of concept, developments of sketches and illustrations, mock-ups, fabrication process pictures and finalization in actual design).
• Introduction on semi-precious gemstones, to understand the different shape and cut.
• Possible usage on different materials.
• Introduction to workshop safety, and dos and don’ts.
• Visiting the tools supplier to purchase the required tools.

6 hours

2. Conceptualization and Understanding of Fabrication

To select a theme for original concept, design a set of jewellery (3 units), with the understanding of the history and idea behind the above mentioned.

• Research on the theme and create a mood board/mind map such as history, cultural, ergonomics and market research with supporting ideas on the chosen theme.
• 2D development on the concept with sketches, refine drawings/ illustration into forms and shape that is functional jewellery pieces.
• 3D development such as mock-ups, paper mache, clay, wax work to test out the functionality of the design created.
• Experimental process test on the proposed material, such as the functionality and feasibility on the material to achieve the desired result.
• To develop on the technique need to create the jewellery pieces such as texture, finishing and hinges.

• Basic technique – metal piercing

6 hours

3. Design concept and basic

technique

• Redefine sketches and conceptualize ideas.
• Basic technique – soldering, filigree,

6 hours

4. Fabrication: Drawing & illustration

• Students will be taught to create 3D drawings, as well as technical drawing.
• Basic technique – tubing, bezel setting, cabochon setting.
• Sharing experience of different techniques.

6 hours

5. Fabrication:

Illustration / workshop

• Hand drawn illustration
• Advance technique – roll print, and reticulation.

6 hours

6. Development of Fabrication

• Repoussé and chasing

6 hours

7. Development of Polishing

Understand the intricacy of workmanship.

• Final surface texturing/ finishing
• Polishing
• Small detail and touch up

6 hours

8. Presentation

Student need to present their idea, illustration and finish product

• Marketing as how to sell or promote this new product/ idea
• Display with props
• Present illustration on mounting board
• Understand the importance of IP
• Class critics

6 hours

Total

48 hours

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6 hours

• Explore in advance technique, such as granulation, advance setting, forging and etc.

6 hours

Continuing in advance technique

6 hours

Complete production and class presentation.

• Finial finishing such as metal texturing and polishing.
• Presentation on concept and marketing

6 hours

6 hours

6 hours

6 hours

Total

48 hours