Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
History of Jewellery Design 334262/3580/2627/1/82
Study guide

History of Jewellery Design 3

34262/3580/2627/1/82
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 3
    Specialisation:
    • Jewellery Design, Gold and Silversmithing
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Jewellery Design & Gold and Silversmithing
  • Bridging Programme Visual Arts
    Programme option:
    • Jewellery Design & Gold and Silversmithing
  • Preparatory Programme Visual Arts
    Programme option:
    • 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: 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 History of Jewellery Design 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.
The link between historical and contemporary jewellery is also explored through a presentation. This presentation
must contain a historical object of choice, as well as a contemporary object with an original link between the two.

Study material (list)

BibliographyMandatory
Course material via DigitapMandatory
Personal lecture notesMandatory
List of handbooks is shared on DigitapRecommended

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis26,00 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.
Work time outside of contact hours52,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge 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
1st examination periodPortfolio40,00

Evaluation (text)

Attendance during classes is compulsory. If you have more than three unauthorised absences, you may be
refused participation in the examination.
Your presentation is 15 minutes long and contains one historical object and one contemporary example, with an
original and relevant link between the two. Your presentation counts for 40% in the final grade and is an
assignment for which no resit is possible.
Your written exam has a 60% weighting in the final grade.