Jewellery designers
plan the pattern and style of jewellery. They decide which
metal to use (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) and which stones
(precious or semi-
precious) to use. An important aspect of designing is also
to present your design
in an eye-catching manner.
This course
aims to -
Create design awareness of different styles of jewellery
Develop skills to communicate design intention
Create
digital jewellery models
Translate
digital models to 3D master models through JewelCAD applications.
2D
COMPUTER GENERATED JEWELLERY DESIGNING using
CorelDRAW and Photoshop
An
introduction to the various software
used for jewellery designing. Mastering
the tools of the Coreldraw and Photoshop
software.Use
of different materials like silver, gold,
coloured stones, precious gems etc. Designing
bracelets, necklaces,brooches, earrings, rings.Creating
you own signature line of jewellery designs.
Mentioned
above are the technical aspects of Jewellery
Designing, the aesthetic aspects are introduced
and fine tuned with every exercise the student
does. Research for inspiration and converting
inspiration to original ideas is the key to
a successful jewellery design career and is
emphasized at all stages.
2D
Computer Generated Jewellery Designing using CorelDRAW
This
course begins from starting the CorelDraw Program
and covers its powerful features used to create
professional graphics. How to add basic drawing
elements, and create different diamonds and precious
stones, how to modify those elements and then edit
and colour are covered in the exercises. You are
then taken through some of the special effects that
can be applied to them. The creative aspect of making
bangles, rings, jewellery sets and other professional
artwork is also covered.
PHASE
- I
1)
Introduction
to the CorelDRAW program
2)
Basic
tools in CorelDraw
3)
a)How to make a Heart
b)How
to make a Heartleaf
4)
a)How
to make a Round shaped diamond
b)How
to make a Bugget shaped diamond
5)
Color
Fill & Outline Tools
Exercise
- Ia
Exercise
- Ib
Exercise
- Ic
a)How
to color a Round shaped diamond
b)How
to color a Bugget shaped diamond
Exercise
- IIa
Exercise
- IIb
Exercise
- IIc
6)
Interactive
Tools
a)To
make a necklace and fill colors
b)To
make a pendant
c)To
make a Stone
Phase
II
1)
The
Color Pallette
2)
a)How
to fill Gold color
b)How
to fill Platinum color
c)How
to fill White Gold color
d)How
to fill Silver Gold color
e)How
to give Sandfinishing effect
f)How
to give Pearl effect
g)How
to give Kundan effect
h)How
to give Diamond effect
i)
How to give Bugget effect
3)
Exercises
InDesigning basic shapes of diamond with shading
Exercise
- IId
Exercise
- IIe
Exercise
- IIf
Phase
III
1)
Diamond
with measurement
2)
a)
Learn to make Gold Pendant
b)
Learn to make Platinum Pendant
c)
Learn to make White Gold Pendant
3)
Interactive Blend Tool
Phase
IV
1)
Text
Option
2)
a)
Learn to make a Ring
b)
Learn to make Earrings
c)
Learn to make Bangles
3)
Exercises
InDesigning variety of Earrings, Rings Necklaces,
Bracelets, etc.
Exercise
- III
Exercise
- IV
Exercise
- V
2D
Computer Generated Jewellery Designing using PHOTOSHOP
Adobe
PhotoShop is an Image Processing software package.
It enables you to present your jewellery designs
with appropriate special effects like the glow of
a diamond or light and shadow on gold, etc. You
can also create a whole range of designs by modifying
one design. Adobe Photoshop is acknowledged in professional
fields as the cutting-edge Program, the final word
in inspirational Designing.
Phase
I
1)
Introduction
to the Photoshop program.
2)
Menu
Bar and Selection Tools.
3)
Drawing
& painting tools - Modify your ruby pendant into
an emerald pendant.
Phase
II
1)
Image
editing & manipulation - Create a set of rings,
earrings and a bracelet to match with your necklace.
2)
Working with text - Let your presentation look professional
with attractive titles.
3)
Working with layers - Easier handling of your images
while editing.
Phase
III
1)
Uses
of various tools - Retouch old jewellery
2)
Working with images, channels & masks
3)
Saving
and loading selections
4)
Using
paths - Design a complete set of fashion jewellery
5)
Special
effects on images - use Filters to make your designs
alluring - Give a flare, give a glow and put the spotlight
on your design!
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Phase
IV
1)
Saving
files with different extensions i.e. GIF, JPEG, PDF
and other web supported formats
2)
Importing files from Coreldraw or any other applications
3)
Scanning
images
Original
Modified
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JEWELCAD
JewelCAD has the power
and tools for you to create jewelry in an intuitive and
timely manner. From the virtual to reality, JewelCAD will
be your tool.
a)
Fun and easy-to-use interface allows reasonable learning
curve.
b)
A built-in-library of parts and mountings gets you started.
c)
Mirror left-to-right earrings with a "click".
d)
Calculate volume and weight of the final product.
e)
Render your design for review.
f)
Scaleable gem shapes (round, marquee, pear, to name
a few).
g)
Design data of JewelCAD are ready for mould-making by
rapid prototyping.
h) Export
and Import models for use with Rhino3D, Vellum, .IGES,
.STL files.
i)
Provides scale and cut to exact dimension and weight.
j)
Users can further expand the library by inputting their
own designs.
k)
With Feature of simple wire-frame to full color images
it is useful in 3D designs to store as data files
taking up minimal disk space.
APPLICATIONS
:
a)
If you are a Jewelry Manufacturer, designer, retailer,
or enthusiast, JewelCAD has the power and tools
for you to create and sell jewelry faster than ever
before.
b)
Create 3D Jewellery (Rings, Chain, Pendants, Sets
etc.)
c)
Create scaleable Gems, stones with different colours.