Jewellery, Accessories and Body Adornment

Aim

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to explore the decorative and aesthetic potential of jewellery, accessories and body adornment to inform innovative outcomes.

Learning outcomes

LO1 Understand the visual, tactile and decorative characteristics of jewellery materials

1.1 Explore the aesthetic and decorative characteristics of materials

1.2 Investigate the creative potential of selected materials

1.3 Explain and justify creative intentions

LO2 Be able to create a portfolio of development work

2.1 Investigate relevant sources to develop imaginative and creative outcomes

2.2 Exploit the properties and characteristics of materials and techniques for innovative design development

2.3 Experiment with making and finishing processes

LO3

Be able to respond to design requirements

3.1 Produce working drawings, visuals, scale models and prototypes

3.2 Explore possible design solutions and communicate ideas through drawing, sampling, model making

3.3 Prepare effective presentations of proposed design solutions, justifying creative intentions

LO4 Understand professional practice in jewellery making

4.1 Operate effectively within a professional jewellery context

4.2 Present, promote and market jewellery products

4.3 Work safely and with due regard to relevant legislation.