Expected Course Outcomes: |
1. Make two or three items of jewellery. 2. Apply basic jewellery making techniques such as sawing, filing, sanding, soldering, polishing and finishing with appropriate support from the tutor. 3. Recognise tools and their uses; be able to apply this knowledge in making jewellery 4. Demonstrate an awareness of basic safety issues in the workshop |
Course Outline
Main topic: |
Make a ring |
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Objectives: |
Students will be able to measure and cut the metal, apply a texture, shape, solder, form, fit, file, sand and polish a silver ring. Learn about jewellery making tools and basic jewellery making techniques through listening, watching and making. |
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Main topic: |
Correct and safe use of tools |
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Objectives: |
Students will demonstrate an awareness of safe workshop practice and the correct use of tools to achieve learning outcomes and create items of jewellery. |
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Main topic: |
Critical eye |
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Objectives: |
Students will begin to develop a technical appreciation and apply a critical eye to jewellery making and design. |