Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
Craftsmanship Jewellery Design and Silver- and Goldsmithing 137296/2803/2223/1/71
Study guide

Craftsmanship Jewellery Design and Silver- and Goldsmithing 1

37296/2803/2223/1/71
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 1
    Specialisation:
    • Jewellery Design, Gold and Silversmithing
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Jewellery Design & Gold and Silversmithing
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
Special admission is required to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Baelus Anja
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: 31.10.2022 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 180,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Prerequisite competencies (text)

No starting competencies are required for this course.

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 theory regarding the physical, chemical and technical properties of materials.
The student can use tools and machines in a proper way.
BA4 - The student develops and sharpens his/her critical and investigative attitude towards designs and/or realizations that arise from visual experiments and research, emotion and intuition.
The student conducts research into (material) technical properties of materials (libraries, internet, ...).
BA7 - The student is able to organize his/her artistic project in consultation with others.
The student can draw up technical sheets regarding the development / construction and production of own work.

Course content

The student learns the basic jewellery techniques.
Introduction to tools, installations, workshop lay-out and maintenance, and safety regulations.
The student learns the properties of metals.
The student learns to draw up technical sheets for course assignments.

Study material (text): Mandatory

Course materials are shared on Digitap.
Students take their own notes.
List of handbooks is shared on digitap
Technical files: drawn up by the student.



Study material (text): Recommended

List of handbooks is shared on Digitap

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials52,00 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.
Practicum10,00 hours
  • Description: Making Technical Files
  • 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 hours118,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series40,00
Academic yearKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series40,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series80,00
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearProject assignment20,00Technical files

Evaluation (text)

semester 1: written examination (40%)

semester2: written examination (40%)

Assignment: Technical files (20%) - no second chance

second examination period:written examination (80%)