Jewellery Design

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. further understand the forming of metals and their alloys into utilitarian goods in the jeweller’s craft and trade; and 2. master the intricacies of jewellery craft

Complex compositions and advanced techniques, including a combination of processes and materials for complex works in jewellery. Studio assignments will focus on such processes as production of cast jewellery, lector-forming, granulation, workshop refining, and recovery of precious metals to such advanced techniques in gold and silver such as gem-setting and findings colouring of jewellery, jewellery findings (hooks and locks) Research findings into contemporary jewellery works, wood, bead and simulated materials, through visits to ateliers or sales points, would be an integral part of the course presented in a term paper.