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Gemology 36662/1717/1920/1/17
Study guide

Gemology 3

6662/1717/1920/1/17
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 3
    Specialisation:
    • Jewellery Design & Gold and Silversmithing
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Jewellery Design & Gold and Silversmithing
  • Bridging Programme Visual Arts
  • Preparatory Programme Visual Arts
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Goossens Thessa
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Semester 1 + Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 31.10.2019 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 90,00 hours

Prerequisites

having passed Jewellery design: Specific Art History 2.

Prerequisite competencies (text)

Passed for Edelsteenkunde 2

Learning outcomes (text)

The student

- has the theoretical and practical knowledge to make the right choices in function of his work

- can further refine the skills in the gemstone research( gemological identification)

Learning outcomes (list)

BA2 - The student has the necessary knowledge, skills and insights regarding material, form, action, concepts, function and contents of the chosen medi
The student knows the physical and optical properties of gems and can make adequate choices when incorporating gems into the visual work.

Learning objectives

The student can identify a gemstone.

The student can use all identification devices adequately.

Course content

Discussion and gemological identification of different groups of precious stones with attention for historical,social,cultural and economical context.

Study material (text): Mandatory

- Syllabus + the student takes notes

- PowerPoint presentation with images

- Didactic materials:identification instruments                           

Manuals: 

- Walter Schumann (2010): Gemstones of the world: Sterling publishing company,

                                        ISBN-13:978-1402768293

- Walter Schumann (2018): Gemstones of the world: PDF

- Cornelius S.Hurlbut Jr & George S. Switzer (1979): Gemology, ISBN-13:978-0471422242 

- Gunther,B(1981): Tables of gemstone identification, Kirshweiler: Verlagsbuchhandlung

- Elisabeth Lenzen; Roger Dedeyne, Ivo Quintens (2007):Tables of gemstone identification, Gent:

                                                                                   Published by Glirico

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials52,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours38,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearKnowledge test100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test100,00

Evaluation (text)

semester 1: written examination

semester 2: written and practical examination

second examination period:written and practical examination