Jewellery Design

Students will use design thinking to design, refine and create an outcome that explores the concept of identity.  Students will have the opportunity to create a wearable art whakakai (adornment) to promote Matariki.

Recommended Prior Learning: Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Catherine Dawson

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  12

• External credits: 8

• Total credits:   20

• L 1 Literacy credits: 0

• Numeracy credits: 0

Possible next steps: Jewellery Design 200; Product  Design 200; Design and Visual Communication 200; Digital Design 200, Visual Art.

Technology - Jewellery and Product Design 

Students will research a design movement or era. They will explore casting techniques to follow the design process to create a prototype metal ring that integrates casting and shaping and forming and a design based on students' chosen area of research. Students will research historical and contemporary Māori art and architecture and choose a theme to develop. Students will create a contemporary pendant based on continuing research and development. This programme provides opportunities in STEAM learning and links with Math, Science and Art.

Recommended Prior Learning: Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Catherine Dawson

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  21

• External credits:  0

• Total credits:  21

Possible next steps: Product Design 300; Digital Design 300; Textiles 300

Technology - Jewellery and Product Design