STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of jewelry forms, processes, history and terminology.

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

 3. Identify tools and components used to create jewelry throughout history, from ancient African to Modern designs.

 4. Utilize ancient jewelry design techniques such as wire weaving and chain-making, to demonstrate enhanced perception, creativity and self-expression.

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

 6. Research and evaluate the social function of jewelry and jewelry artists in history and current society.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.  Media and Processes

  A.  Safety Standards

  B.  Tools and Materials

  C.  Techniques

 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

  G.  Harmony – Rhythm and Repetition

  H.  Unity and Variety

 IV. Subject Matter

  A.  Jewelry designs celebrated in specific cultural and historical contexts

  B.  Jewelry techniques used in specific cultural and historical contexts

  C.  Design process from visualization to creation

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

  E.  Essentials of beaded jewelry making

  F.  Cold connection techniques and designs including clasps, hinges, chain-making, wire weaving, and dapping.

  G.  Current research techniques to explore the history of jewelry designs and techniques

  H.  Standards for durable, wearable, beaded and metal art

  J.   Collaboration in jewelry making processes

 VII. Professionalism

  A.  Criticism and Evaluation

  B.  Presentation