Design for jewellery makers

Discover how you can find inspiration for designing jewellery, generate quick sketches and construct plan drawings as a means to develop your own jewellery range.

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Key course information

Dates
04/11/11 - 18/11/11

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
3 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £130
Senior fee: £78
Concession: £57

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VV939

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

The course is about developing design and drawing skills and is specifically aimed at those involved in making jewellery.

What topics will we cover?

We will start with 2D line drawing, exploring tension and relaxation, symmetry and asymmetry, concentration, optical balance etc. This will be followed by some exercises, i.e. “wire drawing”. Then we will generate several sketches of plants as well as architecture, from where we will move on to stylizing and abstracting. At the end of day one everybody should have several ideas/designs for jewellery.

During the second day we will develop a small jewellery collection from your favourite design from day one. We will also learn how to construct plan drawings in order to be clear about how your pieces would look from different angles and to be able to start producing these pieces after the course.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Find inspiration for designing your own jewellery through doodling, nature and architectural studies
- Generate two- and three dimensional sketches with pencil and/or ball point pen
- Design your own jewellery collection
- Construct plan drawings of your jewellery.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is suitable for beginners, but would also act as a refresher course that builds on skills for more experienced students.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught through demonstration and short projects, supported by hand-outs covering information related to session activity. There won’t be any work outside the class necessary, but if you wanted to, you could try to produce a few more designs before the second day of the course.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You should bring in pencils and a sketchbook. All other drawing materials will be provided.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Visual arts

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