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JWD106 Structural Elements (8)

Abstract

In this subject, students will undertake studies in the design and manufacture of jewellery, with a particular emphasis on key structural elements, including hollow construction, borders and basic manufacture of settings. A combination of bench and machined applications will be used for the realisation of forms, to give students an understanding of the potential of each individual process. In addition, students will utilize a CAD program as a valuable tool to design development and gain an insight into its use in the industry.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment restrictions

Prerequisite(s)
JWD105

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of design aesthetic and manufacture of hollow construction
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetic and functionality of borders in jewellery and its application
- be able to demonstrate a capacity to construct conic bezel, basic claws and pavé settings appropriate to the design and manufacture of a variety of wearable jewellery pieces
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the capacity of the lathe, milling machine and hydraulic press and demonstrate skills in operating each machine in a safe manner
- be able to demonstrate a capacity to appropriately use CAD program as a design tool

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
- designing according to a brief - designing and manufacturing hollow forms - the aesthetic and function of borders as a structural element in a piece of jewellery - the aesthetic and function of conic bezel, basic claws and pavé settings as structural elements in a piece of jewellery - introduction to the lathe, milling machine and hydraulic press intended to the manufacture of small scale work - designing with CAD and its use in the industry

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.