STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

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

 2. Identify tools and components as they work together in the creation of wearable metal art.

 3. Apply the visual elements and the principles of design to create jewelry, using various techniques including cold connections with metal.

 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.  Introduction to Tools and Materials

  C.  Techniques:  Wire

  D.  Techniques:  Sheet Metals

 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

 VI. Topics:

  A.  Operating techniques for manually-operated tools and power tools

  B.  Cold-connection techniques with metal

  C.  Cold-connection designs with metal

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

  E.   Visualization and sketching processes

  F.  Collaboration in jewelry making processes

 VII. Professionalism

  A.  Criticism and Evaluation

  B.  Presentation