Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
CAD Jewellery Design and Silver- and Goldsmithing 139106/3580/2627/1/72
Study guide

CAD Jewellery Design and Silver- and Goldsmithing 1

39106/3580/2627/1/72
Academic year 2026-27
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
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff are not (all) known yet.
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2026 ()
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: 78,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites 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 masters Rhino's basic commands for creating and editing curves, surfaces, solids.
The student can draw correctly in Rhino (length, radius, angle, coordinates).
The student masters the drawing of more complex shapes with specific surface and solid commands
The student is able to produce (simple) technical drawings and can render these.

Course content

Introduction to the basic functions of Rhino for Curves, Surfaces, Solids, Transform, Dimensions and Edit.

Development of strategies to observe, analyse, and model 3D forms.

Modelling the student’s own design in the software and executing the design in the workshop.

Study material (list)

LaptopMandatory
Personal lecture notesMandatory
Rhino for Jewelry (to be ordered online)Recommended
  • Author: Buscaglia, D.
Rhinobook (also available in Dutch)Recommended
  • Author: Van der Kley, M.
Tutorials on YouTube, RhinoTV, Vimeo ...Recommended

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials52,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours26,00 hours
  • Remark: homework and independent practice

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodArtistic skills assessment during the examination series100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodArtistic skills assessment during the examination series100,00

Evaluation (text)

First semester

 
Practical exam: 40%

Second semester

 
Practical assignment: 10%
Practical exam: 50%