IDM 504
Cutlery and Coin Design
2
Course Description
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. explain the principles and processes of cutlery and coin production;
2. identify patterns of designing cutlery and coins; and
3. explore cutlery and coin design and production.
Course Outline
The principles of cutlery production such as fork, spoons and many more. Processes in
manufacturing, patterns of designing such as engraving, reposes, filigree. Silver wares, coppers
wares. However, emphasis shall be on decoration principles such as tapping, chasing, aesthetics
and functionality. The principle and production of coins using method of stamping or pressing
and casting shall be emphasized. Metals such as copper, silver, nickel and the sorts, the
composition of coinage be explained. Drawing and Illustrations of products must be produced.