Manual Jewelry Designing Course (07-Weeks)
If you aspire to create exclusive designer jewelry, this Manual Jewelry Designing Course is definitely for you. Without wasting much time, let’s begin your design journey. Gain an understanding of jewelry design theory and artistry with this course. Learn about the shape, form, and composition of metal.
Explore faceted gems, cabochons, and pearls while studying basic techniques, including the behavior of light at different angles. Apply traditional drafting techniques to jewelry design with a focus on aesthetic and functional design.
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Details About Manual Jewelry Designing Course (07-Weeks)
- Course Name: Manual Jewelry Designing
- Entry Level: Matric, preferably Intermediate
- Duration of Course: 7 weeks
- Working Days per Week: 6 days
- Total Working Days: 42 days
- Training Hours per Day: 4 hours
- Total Training Hours: 168 hours
- Training Methodology: 80% Practical, 20% Theory
- Medium of Instruction: English / Urdu
- Library: Use of library/internet is encouraged
- Course Kit: List of drawing tools and paper handed to the student during enrollment
Training Objectives
- Understand jewelry design theory and artistry.
- Illustrate the shape, form, and texture of metal.
- Render faceted gems, cabochons, and pearls while learning basic techniques by studying the behavior of light at different angles.
- Apply traditional drafting techniques to jewelry design, focusing on aesthetic and functional design.
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Knowledge Proficiency
By the end of this Manual Jewelry Designing Course (07-Weeks), the trainee should be able to:
- Explain the basic principles of design.
- Understand design methodology.
- Define the color wheel to create contrast and various color combinations.
- Know the history and concept of jewelry through the ages.
- Understand basic stone-setting techniques for precious and semi-precious stones.
- Have basic knowledge of metallurgy, including chemical compositions, alloys, and hallmarking.
- Identify and grade gemstones, including those available in Pakistan.
- Define domestic and international jewelry markets.
- Create market-oriented functional designs, incorporating modern fashion trends.
Skill Proficiency
Upon successful completion of this Manual Jewelry Designing Course, trainees will be able to:
- Sketch and draw designs in 3D with real effects.
- Use isometric projection to transfer designs for manufacturing.
- Mechanically examine designs.
- Improve color rendering skills to enhance aesthetic designs.
- Perform redesign exercises with stones and metals.
- Investigate ancient jewelry techniques for modern designs.
- Utilize stencils to create unique patterns.
Scheme of Studies
Manual Jewelry Designing Course (7-Weeks)
| Sr. No. | Topic | Theory Hours | Practical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pattern Making | 12 | |
| 2 | Design | 6 | |
| 3 | Pattern making | 16 | |
| 4 | Isometric drawing | 12 | |
| 5 | Color science | 2 | |
| 6 | History of jewelry | 8 | |
| 7 | Mogul jewelry | 3 | |
| 8 | Shading | 52 | |
| 9 | Basic metallurgy | 2 | |
| 10 | Basic stone setting, cuts & styles, stones in Pakistan | 2 | |
| 11 | Jewelry modeling | 2 | |
| 12 | Necklace, ring, earring sizes with body parts | 2 | |
| 13 | Construction drawing of gemstones | 2 | |
| 14 | Investigation and 3-view transformation | 4 | 24 |
| 15 | Designing using jewelry templates | 1 | 10 |
| 16 | Final presentation, jury, discussion | 8 | |
| Total | 34 | 134 |
Tools and Equipment (For Class of 15)
| Equipment | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Drafting Boards | 15 |
| Eclipse Stencil | |
| Isometric Eclipse | |
| Du-Matt Jewelry Stencil |
Consumables (For Class of 15)
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Drawing Sheets | 50 |
| Drawing Roll | 4 |
| Tracing Roll | 4 |
| Colored Pencils | 15 Sets |
| Water Colors (12 colors) | 15 Sets |
| Crayons (12 colors) | 15 Sets |
| Lead Pencils (Assorted) | |
| Wire (Assorted, 4 Meters) | |
| Playdo/Clay | 1 Pack |
Minimum Qualification of Master Trainer
- Masters in Fine Art/Graphic or Bachelor in Product Design
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Employability for Graduates
- Self-employment
- Jewelry Designer
- Entrepreneur
- Teaching
Reference Books
- Cartier by Hans Nadelholder
- Material (Hardcover, 1996)
- Indian Japanese Jewelry by Simon Fraser and Toyojiro Hida
- Dance of the Peacock: Jewelry Traditions of India by Usha R. Krishnan and Bharath Ramamrutham
- Contemporary Jewelry of the Classical World by Dyfri Williams
- Art Deco Jewelry by Sylvie Raulet
- Collectible Silver Jewelry by Fred Rezazadeh
- Jewelry Contemporary Design & Technique by Grobet File Co.
- European Designer Jewelry by Ginger Moro
- Ethnic Jewelry: African, Asian, and Pacific by Michel Butor and Pierre-Alain Ferrazzini
- The Jewelry and Adornment of North American Indians by Lois Sherr Dubin
- Art Deco: 14910-1939 by Charlotte Benton.
Evaluation Procedure for Manual Jewelry Designing (7-weeks)
- Within one month of admission, students must register with the Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE).
- Grading System:
- A+ (80% and above)
- A (70%-79%)
- B (60%-69%)
- C (50%-59%)
- F (Less than 50%)
- Both theory and practical exams must be passed.
- Attendance: Students below 80% attendance are ineligible for exams.
- Examining Body: PBTE, Lahore, will conduct and supervise the exams.
Testing Methodology:
- Class attendance/participation: 10%
- Sessional performance (practicals, quizzes, assignments): 40%
- Final exams (Theory: 10%, Practical: 40%)
- Total: 100%
Results are submitted to PBTE Lahore within seven days, and certificates are issued to successful candidates.
