Sample work Industrial Technology Stage 5: Bracelet Design

Context

Students are undertaking the fourth module of the Industrial Technology Metal focus area, specialising in Jewellery. Through the previous study of the core modules in Art Metal and specialised modules in Jewellery, students have developed knowledge, skills and understanding of suitable materials, processes and techniques for individual projects based on an analysis of properties and aesthetic appeal. They have had a range of experiences using elementary hand tools, machine tools and processes for cutting, shaping, joining and finishing metals. In this unit on metal jewellery, students have selected materials for individual projects based on an analysis of properties and aesthetic appeal.

Outcomes

5.2.1 applies design principles in the modification, development and production of projects
5.2.2 identifies, selects and competently uses a range of hand and machine tools, equipment and processes to produce quality practical projects
5.3.2 selects and uses appropriate materials for specific applications

Criteria for assessing learning

(This criteria would normally be communicated to students with this activity)

Students will be assessed on their ability to:

• demonstrate creativity in the design of a feature for a bracelet, including the selection and use of metals for aesthetic appeal
• demonstrate quality workmanship in the finished bracelet including:
  • cutting and shaping of metals
  • joining of metals
  • setting of stone
  • finishing techniques

Work Sample Assessment 

Terry 

Terry has demonstrated a very high level of creativity in the design of a feature for a bracelet. The design elements have been effectively demonstrated through the motif, application of mixed metals and use of a shaped backing for the stone. Appropriate materials and tools have been selected, and there is a very high level of competence in technical skills. The soldering is neat, with little evidence of solder bleeding or scarring, and the filed edges are smooth. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade A standard.

Jo 

Jo has demonstrated a very high level of technical skill in designing a feature for a bracelet and selecting appropriate tools. Design principles are evident in the unique shape of the bracelet and placement of the stone. Advanced technical skills have been demonstrated in the symmetry of the motif, accuracy of the bezel and soldering of the bezel to the base. Jo has demonstrated extensive understanding of the properties of the materials used by creating a hollow bezel support to allow light to shine through the stone. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade A standard.

Jamie 

Jamie has demonstrated a sound understanding of bracelet design and an adequate level of competence in technical skills. Appropriate tools and materials have been selected but the quality of the project is inconsistent. Some proficiency is evident in the cutting and shaping of the star detail and in the placement of attachments, but there are irregularities in the positioning of the stone and in the soldering. There is evidence of creativity in the simple yet effective design. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade C standard.

Shannon 

Shannon has demonstrated a sound understanding of bracelet design and an adequate level of competence in technical skills. Appropriate tools and materials have been selected but the quality of the practical project varies. The base motif has been well cut and filed but some of the solder has run on the top surface. There is evidence of creativity in the shape of the motif, and design principles have been applied, but the armband slots are of different lengths and have not been well cut or filed. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade C standard.