In this course we will use cutting edge digital techniques to produce an item of jewellery that you will be able to keep. Having introduced you to the basics of jewellery design, we will use Blender, which is 3D computer modelling software increasingly used professionally across industry and the arts. The software is free and opensource, and so is a fantastic way to start learning the valuable skills needed to get started in this exciting field of design. Once you have modelled your piece we will use a 3D printer in our 3D design studio in Chelsea, to build your model in wax, teaching you the principals of 3D printing along the way. Once printed we will use the lost wax process to cast you model in alloy in our specialist jewellery studio in North Kensington
Courses
Jewellery design, 3D Modelling and Printing at Chelsea and North Kensington
When & Where
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5 November 2024 - 10 December 2024 ( 18 hours, 6 weeks )
- Evening, Tuesday
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Chelsea Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code C24TDDC04A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the principles of Jewellery design
- Navigate within a 3D space in Blender and become familiar with the user interface
- Understand the principles of 3D modelling
- Model an object using the 'Sculpting Mode'
- Use 'Modifiers' while modelling to create a variety of 3D forms
- Understand the principals of 3D printing
- Learn to use software (Luban) that interfaces with a 3D printers and export G-Codes
- Set up and print your model on a Snapmaker 350 3D printer in wax
- Use the lost wax casting process
- Use jewellery fabrication techniques
Cost
Full fee
£290
Concession fee
£220
Class format and activities
4 weeks will be based at Chelsea Centre, where you will study 3D modelling and 3D printing 2 weeks will be based at our North Kensington campus where you will work in the jewelry studios, casting and fabricating your pieces
Entry requirements
This course is for absolute beginners using 3D modelling; however, it is recommended that you have a good level of confidence using computers.
What you need to know before you enrol
This is a welcoming and inclusive class, which responds to the developing needs of students.
What you need
A notebook and stationery.
What you can do next
Further Jewellery short courses.
