Specialist jewellery making equipment
Fine metal workshop
Wood workshop
Plastics & Resin workshops
Ceramics workshops
Technical Hub- CAD & Laser cutting
Thompson Library and slide library Lecture theatre and tutorial rooms
Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment will support this module where relevant.
Word processing and output facilities
Internet access

You will present for Assessment 100% Coursework that includes the following practical elements-

A research folder containing information on historic and contemporary jewellery practice and process. [Learning Outcomes 1 & 2]
Technical logbook of processes demonstrated and explored [Learning Outcomes 1,2 & 3]
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]
Submission is Summative Assessment. Please refer to the Award Handbook for a full description and rationale for assessment methods.

Key Information Set Data
100% Coursework

Marthe Le Van and Juror Bruce Metcalf (7 Jul 2012) 500 Rings (500 Series). Lark Books
Marthe Le Van and Talya Baharal (7 July 2011) 500 Silver Jewelry Designs (500 Series). Lark Books
Marthe Le Van (2005). 500 Brooches: Inspiring Adornments for the Body. Lark Books
Jivan Astfalkck & Paul Derrez (2005) New Directions in Jewellery. Black Dog Publishing.
Kathie Murphy (2005) Resin Jewellery. A&C Black
Wendy Ramshaw & David Watkins (2000) The Paper Jewellery Collection. Thames & Hudson.
Les Curtis (2004) Electroforming (Jewellery handbook S). A&C Black
Jinks McGrath (2004) Basic Jewellery Making Techniques. A&C Black

Specialist Periodicals in Library:
Crafts Magazine & A-n Artist Newsletter

Websites:
Association of Contemporary Jewellers: http://www.acj.org.uk/
Crafts Council http://.www.craftscouncil.org.uk
Arts Council http://.www.artscouncil.org.uk

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 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.

Scheduled Learning Activities
Lectures
Seminars
Individual tutorials
Group Tutorials (Feedback) where you will engage with peers to receive and provide constructive criticism.
You will engage in Technical instruction, demonstration workshop modulettes where appropriate.

Guided Independent Study
Independent learning both studio and workshop based. 3D skills development & Practise
Materials Exploration and Experimentation
Independent Reading and Research on historical, contemporary practice.
The design and execution of a body of work.

Key Information Set Data
Scheduled Learning 17%
Guided Independent Learning 83%