JWD305 The Language of Jewellery (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Design and Visual Production (DSVIS)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
In this subject, students will be expected to comprehend and apply the technical and creative capacity of the jewellery medium to communicate ideas.
Students will be required to research and develop a series of works that respond to specific briefs. In addition, students must demonstrate a sound understanding of current directions in contemporary jewellery and a high level of knowledge and skill in the articulation of design outcomes. The work produced must indicate technical refinement and conceptual rigor.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JWD305
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate mature and reasoned research skills and design development process
- be able to communicate and show evidence of all progress and thinking toward the outcome in an articulate methodical and appropriate manner
- be able to demonstrate an awareness of historical and contemporary cultural developments that provide context to the frame of reference for the development of original work
- be able to complete a series of designs that together can be viewed as a coherent body of work
- be able to demonstrate a deep knowledge of the medium in technical and conceptual terms
- be able to complete a body of work appropriate to the requirements for a client or for exhibition
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
With emphasis on rigorous conceptual development, depth of investigation and expert technical production - Development of proposal contract - Research techniques, ideas generation - Design development - Present a seminar on the frame of reference, research, and design development leading to the creation of a cohesive body of work - Innovation and originality informed by an understanding of the history of jewellery - Exhibition design and display techniques
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.