A research folder containing information on historic and contemporary jewellery practice and process. [Learning Outcomes 1 & 2]
Design development workbook. [Learning Outcome 2]
Design prototypes and material experimentation. [Learning Outcomes 2 & 3]
A finished body of three-dimensional work. [Learning Outcomes 3]

a-n magazine ISSN 02613425
a-n web http://.www.a-n.co.uk
Crafts ISSN0306-610X
Crafts Council http://.www.craftscouncil.org.uk
Arts Council http://.www.artscouncil.org.uk
New Directions in Jewellery. Jivan Astfalkck & Paul Derrez Black Dog Publishing 2005. ISBN1904772196
Resin Jewellery. Kathie Murphy ADC Black 2005. ISBN0713673117
Electroforming (Jewellery handbook S). Les Curtis ADC Black 2004. ISBN0713652969
The Paper Jewellery Collection. Wendy Ramshaw & David Watkins Thames & Hudson 2000. ISBN0500510199
500 Brooches: Inspiring Adornments for the Body. Marthe Le Van Larke Books 2005. ISBN1579906125
Basic Jewellery Making Techniques. Jinks McGrath ADC Black 2004. ISBN0-7136-6799-0

This module will introduce you to design methodologies and processes applicable to making contemporary jewellery and fashion accessories. You will gain knowledge relating to both historic and contemporary jewellery practice, across a variety of genres and media and will use this knowledge to inform your practice. You will be exposed to designing and making processes relevant to the manufacture of body adornment, this will include processes applicable to one off, batch and industrial production, methods of designing and making such as the use of CAD and CNC laser cutting. You will be encouraged to reflect on and develop your own personal standpoint in relation to jewellery in terms of, style, function, audience, content and media resulting in the production a body of three-dimensional work. This module is not material specific and will encourage you to consider working in one material or exploring the innovative potential of working across media.

Specialist workshop facilities, as appropriate.
Library and slide library
Word processing facilities
Internet access

Workshop modulettes where appropriate.
Technical instruction, demonstration and workshop practice supervised and delivered by academic and technical staff.
Individual tutorials.
Independent learning both studio and workshop based.
Group critiques where you will engage with peers to receive and provide constructive criticism.
Research on historical, contemporary practice.
The design and execution of a body of work.