Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
History of Jewellery Design 334262/2803/2223/1/26
Study guide

History of Jewellery Design 3

34262/2803/2223/1/26
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 3
    Specialisation:
    • Jewellery Design, Gold and Silversmithing
    Choice package:
    • aan opleidingsonderdelen naar keuze
    • aan opleidingsonderdelen naar keuze I
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Jewellery Design & Gold and Silversmithing
    Choice package:
    • Elective courses
  • Bridging Programme Visual Arts
  • Preparatory Programme Visual Arts
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Special admission is required to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Gregory Emma
Teaching staff are not (all) known yet.
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.03.2023 ()
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 History of Jewellery Design 2.

Prerequisite competencies (text)

Passed for Specifieke kunstgeschiedenis juweelontwerp en edelsmeedkunst 2

Learning outcomes (list)

BA3 - The student knows about and understands the social, cultural, artistic, historical and international context of the visual arts and artistic praxis, and continues to develop this knowledge and understanding.
The student knows the factors that since 1200 A.D. have had an influence on the vision of designers, carriers and traders of jewelry.

Course content

A deeper knowledge and understanding of jewellery and adornment in time (past and present) and space (different cultures and continents).
What are the reasons to manufacture, wear and gift jewellery:
- symbolism and other motives
- technical evolution of jewellery production
- historical, political, religious and cultural context and influence.

There is also attention for the current field of practice, through the making of an 'exhibition book'. For this, a number of exhibitions, lectures and other relevant events, chosen by the student, has to be attended.

Study material (text): Mandatory

Course materials are shared on Digitap.
Students take their own notes.
List of handbooks is shared on Digitap

Study material (text): Recommended

List of handbooks is shared on Digitap

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis30,00 hours
  • Description: Assignment: Sketches, photos, notes and critical reflections on:
    - Texts
    - Visits to lectures, exhibitions, fairs, symposia and other relevant events.
  • Remark: The student is individually supervised, assessed and evaluated in the studio. This means that participation in classes and participation in the studio is necessary.
Lectures and / or tutorials26,00 hours
  • Remark: The student is individually supervised, assessed and evaluated in the studio. This means that participation in classes and participation in the studio is necessary.
Work time outside of contact hours34,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Semester 2Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series60,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series60,00
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
Semester 2Artistic educative project assignment40,00Assignment: Sketches, photos, notes and critical reflections on:- Texts- Visits to lectures, exhibitions, fairs, symposia and other relevant events.

Evaluation (text)

Attendance during the classes is obligatory. If the student is illegitimately absent more than three times, participation in the exam may be prohibited.

First chance exam: Second Term:
40% assignment (no second chance)
60% written and oral exam

Second exam chance:
60% written and oral exam