Jewelry Making Basics (80 Hours)

Course Description: This course guides students through the complete jewelry design process, from developing initial ideas and sketches to creating a finished jewelry design. Students will explore the history of jewelry, design principles, color theory, material selection, and basic jewelry-making techniques. The course introduces both traditional and digital jewelry design methods, allowing students to express their creativity through hand-drawn sketches, colored renderings, and digital 3D modeling. Students will learn how to visualize their ideas, experiment with shapes and textures, explore different materials and finishes, and develop their own unique jewelry pieces using traditional tools or digital design software. By the end of the course, students will be able to develop and present a complete jewelry design concept using the techniques they have learned.         What You Will Learn:

• The history of jewelry
• Jewelry as personal and cultural expression
• Design Principles & Sketching Basics
• Color Theory & Symbolism in Design
• Color & Material Selection
• Jewelry Drawing & Rendering Techniques
• Introduction to Digital Jewelry Design
• 3D Modeling Using Rhino 8
• Exploring Shapes, Textures & Finishes
• Overview of Jewelry-Making Materials & Tools
• Basic Jewelry-Making Techniques
• Introduction to 3D Printing for Jewelry
• Developing Your Final Jewelry Design Using Traditional or Digital Techniques