What is it and why should I do it?
You will design contemporary pieces using a range of semi-precious metals such as silver and other base metals, alloys and materials. You will use various techniques to create wearable jewellery pieces.
You will design functional wearable pieces combining traditional techniques and style with contemporary practices.
You can design items such as rings, earrings, brooches for example.
You will reflect on other Australian makers with consideration to choosing sustainable materials selecting a variety of materials that enhance your unique designs.
What will I do in class?
This subject will focus on a semester length design project, with all components contributing to your final Contemporary jewellery items. This content will include preparation tasks to explore and develop potential ideas, including design drawings withing a folio.
You will explore and produce your resolved design using various techniques and materials.
A self-evaluation will be completed at the end of your task of your product reflecting on the making process and how you may improve the design further if produced again.
As a student designer you will investigate the practices of other contemporary makers and their sustainable practices to write a report on your chosen maker.
We will have one main piece as the focus in our first term and then move into a specialised area focusing on different enamelling techniques if time permits.
RLT 1 Folio
RLT 2 Production of the design
RLT 3 Evaluation of your design
RLT 4 Investigation into the sustainable practices of contemporary makers with the emphasis on contemporary Australian jewellers.
How do I satisfactorily complete the unit?
All folio, practical work and the evaluation will be completed productively during class time. Students will use home time to allow for thinking and considering of various design considerations for your project. There maybe one set assessment task set as homework.
Which VCE subject does this subject lead to?
VCE Product Design and Technology
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