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This course offers those with experience of foundation jewellery skills the opportunity to explore the use of precious metals and traditional uses of sand casting techniques. Focusing on small-scale castings, students will create unique contemporary jewellery using individually hand-made two-part moulds which use found objects as the component to be duplicated. The components made by casting will be using sterling silver only. This does not preclude the use of other materials in the final design.
It is recommended that students have passed: Jewellery Silversmithing: Foundation or equivalent preferred.
Materials you will need to bring to the first class:
Glasses if you need them for close up work
In addition to the course fee, students are expected to provide the following list of indicative tools, materials and equipment:
Selection of found objects to be used to produce castings
Research for personal projects
Apron (optional)
Sketchbook (optional)
Over the class sessions the course will cover:
1. Step-by-step demonstration of making the two-part moulds.
2. How to melt and pour molten silver into prepared moulds.
3. Experiment with multiple castings using a variety of found objects to gain a better understanding of the process itself and to which forms, produce the best results.
4. Development of personal projects with one-to-one tuition, followed experiments with test samples to further develop design ideas relating to their research.
5. Exploring the relationship between three-dimensional design and how it relates to the body.
6. Production and presentation of final project designs.
The teaching will be based and delivered in specialist art and design studios or workshops and will typically include a range of practical exercises, introductions to techniques, processes and concepts, and set projects which lead to more focused and personal exploration. Over the course, students’ progress will be monitored and supported by the tutor. Teaching will include practical demonstrations, one to one tuition, group discussions and critiques.
For work required to be undertaken after the class hours are complete, the course tutor will set students a ‘directed study plan’ which can be undertaken without the need for specialist workshops or access to models.
Directed study will include research into a range of suggested artists or designers with reflection on the context of contemporary jewellery within visual culture and the relationship between the design and function. Students are expected to demonstrate how their research has informed their work through annotated sketchbooks, a visual digital journal and practical outcomes.
The Directed Study Plan will include preparing evidence of research and practical work to form an appropriate presentation for assessment.
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate a range of working practices and strategies for recording and developing a visual journal, which explore themes and inspirations to develop personal design projects, supported by contextual research and references.
Demonstrate an enhanced knowledge and confidence in jewellery making through the use of precious metals and traditional uses of sand casting techniques.
Demonstrate appropriate judgment to document select, edit and present design ideas and make at least 1 finished piece that shows a clear correlation between the research, ideas and resolved work.
Recommended:
McCreight, T., 1991. The Complete Metalsmith. Worcester, Mass.: Davis Publications.
Astfalck, J., Broadhead, C., and Derrez, P., 2005. New Directions In Jewellery. London: Black Dog Pub.
Mansell, A., Adorn. 2008. London, U.K.: Laurence King Publishing.
McGrath, J., 2005. The Jeweller's directory of decorative finishes, London : A & C Black Publishers.
McGrath, Jinks., 2007. Jewellery Making: A Complete course for beginners. London.
Astfalck, J., 2006. New Directions in Jewellery 2. London : Black Dog Pub.
Woolton, C.,2011. Drawing Jewels for Fashion. Munich: Prestel.
Journal and periodicals:
Dazzle : Modern Contemporary Jewellery, 2016. Available at: www.Dazzle-exhibitions.com. 13 Apr. 2016.
Welcome To Craft Scotland - The Home Of Scottish Craft, 2016. Available at: www. Craftscotland. Web. 13 Apr. 2016.
Welcome To The Crafts Council. Available at: Craftscouncil.org.uk. Web. 13 Apr. 2016.
Details of the Art and Design assessment requirements can be found on the short course website. Please click on the following link for more information: Submission and Assessment Information
If you choose to study for credit you will need to allocate significant time outwith classes for coursework and assessment preparation. Credit points gained from this course can count towards the Certificate of Higher Education.
If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.
If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.