COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Accessory Design

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NEŞEM ERTAN

Offered to

Accessory Design
Accessory Design

Course Objective

The course aims to supply the student with basic research on contemporary jewellery samples, information gathering on concepts and collections of today s jewellery designers, practice of new jewellery proposals made by the student using alternative materials and techniques in jewellery atelier.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Lewin, Suzan Grant (1994). One of a Kind, American Art Jewelry Today. New York, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers
Olver, Liz (2004). The Art of Jewellery Design, from Idea to Reality. London, A&C Black Publishers Limited
Phillips, Clare (1996). Jewelry, From Antiquity to the Present. London, Thamesand Hudson LTD.
Phillips, Clare (2000). Jewels and Jewellery. London, V&A Publications
and other publications on contemporary jewellery design

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Within the context of the course,
The lectures are arranged to provide student with the knowledge on the basics that form the jewellery design perception of today. The transformation of jewellery is taught using visuals of the designs of studied dates. Pioneer jewellery designers and artists and their approaches on jewellery is studied from the 20th Century on. Students are asked to make jewellery design proposals and studying on these proposals, the material and production methods are determined. Finally, the designed jewellery is produced in the atelier.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

The exams are tools to measure the students' comprehension of the technical aspect of design methodology, with integrated discussions improving their knowledge and creating options to judge their ability to interprete.
The assignment and presentations aim to improve and measure their ability to arrange and transfer ideas in addition to their acquired knowledge.

Assessment Criteria

Attendance is of utmost improtance.
Passing grade from the exams and orderly submissions made on time are required to pass.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Course flow is adjusted in real time. Since there is no suggested reference, individual participation is required to attain the advantages of sharing case study experience and class discussion is important to realize the course content which is composed a variety of aspects in addition to transferring information. Students are encouraged to question, discuss, comment, criticize subjects to improve their communication skills in addition to gain self trust so as to be able to construct and put forward unique approaches and ideas.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

nesem.ertan@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesdays between 12:30-13:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes