Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
CAD Jewellery Design and Silver- and Goldsmithing 239107/3580/2627/1/09
Study guide

CAD Jewellery Design and Silver- and Goldsmithing 2

39107/3580/2627/1/09
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 2
    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: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Prerequisites

previously registered for CAD Jewellery Design and Silver- and Goldsmithing 1.

Learning outcomes (list)

BA1 - The student has the necessary artistic skills to design and/or realize a personal project within the broad spectrum of the visual arts under supervision.
The student can work out assignments (under supervision of the teacher).
BA2 - The student has the necessary knowledge, skills and insights regarding material, form, action, concepts, function and contents of the chosen medi
The student can apply the knowledge gained in the CAD1 course to their own designs for assigned projects.
The student can analyze a 3D model and convert it into a detailed technical drawing.
The student understands both the possibilities and the limitations of common 3D printing techniques and possible printing materials.
The student can import and export specific file types (eg dwg, ai, jpg) from Rhino (e.g.iges, stl, pdf).
The student can model a perfectly closed 3d model that is suitable to order as a 3D print via an online 3d print service.

Course content

Modelling complex jewellery pieces and objects, including the production of detailed technical drawings and rendered visualisations of these designs.

Independently designing a 3D model within a predefined theme, with the objective of realising the design as a 3D print.

Study material (list)

LaptopMandatory
Personal lecture notesMandatory

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%