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JADE 2230: Diploma Project
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Jewellery Art & Design
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
At the end of the second year, each student is given 5 weeks of full-time in the workshop to create a small collection of jewellery objects based on a single theme or concept. Having worked through the designs in the Design 2 course, they follow the plans they have created for themselves, using a selection of the techniques they have learned throughout the 2 years. Emphasis is placed on each student finding their own unique style of jewellery. Students will each create their own display in which the jewellery will be presented at the Year-End Exhibition.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
JADE 2227.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Work independently to create a collection of jewellery using complex processes and concepts
- Communicate complex ideas through jewellery
- Demonstrate a high level of skill when executing jewellery designs in metal and other materials
- Use time effectively and efficiently when using complex technical processes
- Make decisions about techniques, materials and techniques appropriate to a given design
- Follow a detailed technical plan they have created for themselves
- Produce a professional portfolio for presentation to galleries and potential employers
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 75
Total Hours: 75
Total Hours: 75
Instructional Strategies
Independent work, consultation with faculty, hands-on projects
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
100 |
The components of the final project will be evaluated when done, and will be worth 90%. The portfolio will be worth 10% |
Course topics
- Independent work
- Specialized techniques
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conceptual design
- Portfolio
- Display
- Jewellery as art form and self-expression
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.