JADE 2225: Metal Techniques 4: Specialized Jewellery Processes
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Jewellery Art & Design
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this technical course, students are encouraged to pursue their own individual interests by researching specialized techniques and presenting them to the class. Options for these research projects could include chasing and repoussé, anticlastic raising, granulation, engraving, pavé diamond setting, hollowware, advanced forging, fold-forming, lapidary, and inlay techniques. Basic enameling techniques and basic jewellery repair will also be covered.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify various specialized areas of the jewellery trade
- Discover resources for lifelong learning beyond the two-year program
- Acquire specialized skills needed to further their careers and designs
- Utilize basic enamelling techniques to add colour to their jewellery
- Utilized various techniques toward building an individual style
- Perform basic jewellery repairs common in the jewellery industry
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 150
Total Hours: 150
Instructional Strategies
Demonstrations, independent research, presentations, hands-on exercises
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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65
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3-4 technical and creative assignments worth 10-20% each
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Project
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35
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Research project
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Course topics
- Independent research
- Specialized jewellery trades: chasing and repoussé, anticlastic raising, granulation, engraving, pavé diamond setting, hollowware, advanced forging, fold-forming, lapidary, and inlay techniques
- Enamel
- Jewellery repair
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.