STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of jewelry terminology, media, and processes used to create jewelry.

 2. Identify tools and components of handcrafted jewelry making used in the creation of wearable art.

 3. Apply the visual elements and the principles of design to create jewelry, using various media and techniques, including beads and wire.

 4. Select, analyze and compose jewelry designs that demonstrate enhanced perception and communicate ideas and sensibilities.

 5. Assemble and assess a presentation of your work that demonstrates professionalism.

 

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.  Media and Processes

  A.  Jewelry Making Safety Standards

  B.  Tool, Gemstone, Bead and Component Terminology

  C.  Techniques

  D. Rudimentary Metal Work

 II. Visual Elements of Design

  A.  Line

  B.  Shape

  C.  Value

  D.  Texture

  E.  Color

  F.  Space

 III. Principles of Design

  A.  Balance

  B.  Scale

  C.  Proportion

  D.  Movement

  E.  Dominance

  F.  Contrast

  G.  Harmony – Rhythm and Repetition

  H.  Unity and Variety

 VII. Topics:

  A.  Manually operated tools and operating techniques

  B.  Essentials of hand-crafted jewelry making

  C.  Beaded, briolette and other horizontally-drilled designs

 

  D.  Media, standards, and processes to create durable, wearable, beaded art

  E.  Visualization and sketching processes

  F.  Collaboration in jewelry making processes

 VIII. Professionalism

  A.  Criticism and Evaluation

  B.  Presentation