Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
History of Jewellery Design 134257/3298/2425/1/60
Study guide

History of Jewellery Design 1

34257/3298/2425/1/60
Academic year 2024-25
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: 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).
Co-ordinator: Gregory Emma
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 31.10.2024 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 90,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Prerequisite competencies (text)

No starting competenties are required for this course.

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 and understands the motives that encourage people to manufacture and wear jewelry. "
The student pays attention to historical, social, economic, religious and political contexts and thier (possible) implications for the design of jewelry.

Course content

An introduction in time (past and present) and space (different cultures and continents) of jewelry and adornment.
What are the reasons to manufacture, wear and gift jewelry:
- symbolism and other motives
- technical evolution of jewelry 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, have 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
  • Description: inclusive visiting museums and exhibitions
    and reading exercises
  • 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
Eerste examenperiodeKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series80,00
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
Eerste examenperiodePortfolio20,00

Evaluation (text)

Attendance during classes is compulsory. If you have more than three unauthorised absences, you may be refused participation in the examination.

Your portfolio comprises sketches, photos, notes and critical reflections on both (1) texts and (2) visits to lectures, exhibitions, fairs, symposiums and other relevant events. Your portfolio counts for 20% in the final grade and is an assignment for which no resit is possible.

Your written exam has an 80% weighting in the final grade.