Cycle 2 Paper Folds

http://www.pleatfarm.com/2010/04/16/paper-jewellery-by-saloukee/

http://www.roadsidescholar.com/2008/02/21/frucci-jewelry-design-lets-chat/

http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papermode-paper-jewelry#!/photos/31437/1

http://marvelousfacts.blogspot.com/2010/04/oriami-paper-jewelry-folding-book.html

http://www.crookedbrains.net/2009/04/paper.html
















Folded Paper Workshop:
Intention: To explore folding as a method/technique and paper as a material; to create jewellery designs and prototypes for jewellery made in metal
Do:

• experiment with and explore paper folding
• start with simple 'fan/concertina' folds 
• try different types/weights of paper
• make a minimum of three jewellery pieces, which are wearable

Agenda: 

• introduction, power-points,web-sites
• exploration/experimentation
• feedback woods project
• hand-in final pieces in display cabinet
• close

Rules/roles: Punctuality, honesty, responsibility. Mark: co-ordinator, facilitator, Learners: experimenting, exploring, engaged, creating

Time:

• 9:00-9:30  Introduction, presentation
• 9:30-1:00  exploring and experimenting
• 1:00-2:00  lunch
• 2:00-4:00  feedback/completion of final pieces
• 3:45-4:00  close

http://perfomativeplaces.expressivespace.org/index.php?/teaching/virtual-environments/

http://unimelb.academia.edu/StanislavRoudavski/Papers/598228/The_Headspace_Project_Computer-Assisted_Fabrication_as_an_Introduction_to_Digital_Architectural_Design

http://unimelb.academia.edu/StanislavRoudavski/Papers/1222490/Selective_Jamming_Digital_Architectural_Design_in_Foundation_Courses

http://vimeo.com/28341138

Cycle 1 Deep in the Woods

Deep in the Woods

Intention:

• To make jewellery out of materials found in Nature
• To make jewellery for nature, i.e. explore different forms/notions of jewellery
• To design jewellery for humans from this process

Do:

• Go into the forest and make jewellery with the material you find there
• Using only an NT cutter and perhaps a pin or needle, being respectful toward the space, leaving what you make behind
• Discover fastening mechanisms, ways of linking, joining, riveting, soldering; perhaps using resin from the trees, spit mixed with sand etc
• Make at least 7 pieces
• Photograph your creations 
• Design a piece of jewellery from each piece

Agenda:

• Introduction/discussion/looking at previous project/marks
• Visualisation
• Brief
• Newlands forrest
• Upload photos and designs
• Close

Rules/Roles:

• Punctuality, involvement, willingness, open-mindedness, respect, kindness and honesty
• Mark-facilitator, co-ordinator, assessor; Students-learners, problem-solvers, researchers, responsible, participators, self-regulating

Time:

• 8:30-8:40 register/intro
• 8:40-8:55 visualisation
• 8:55-9:10 brief
• 9:10-2:00 forrest
• 2:00-3:45 upload
• 3:45-4:15 close

Cycle 1 Ethical Industry/Design Indaba

http://acatcalledfrank.com/content/filmstrips-visualisation/index.html
http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/

Intention: Present data visually

DO: (brief/task)

• Research an ecological aspect of the jewellery industry and develop a chart to display your  findings
• Work in groups of three
• Post your project on your blog
• correct referencing
• Project presented to the class in Cycle 2, 2pm

Agenda:

• Presentation/introduction
• Find group
• Begin project
• Design Indaba

Rules: Responsibility, honesty, punctuality, respectful, kind, open-minded, willing and enthusiastic.

Roles: Mark; co-ordinator, facilitator, task provider

           Learners; learning, exploring, designing, researching

Time:

• 8:30 - 9:00 introduction/discussion
• 9:00 - 10:00 project
• 10:00 - Design Indaba

http://www.designindaba.com/event/design-indaba-expo-2012




Intention: Write a report

DO: (brief/task) Write a page report (350 words) on a particular designer at the Indaba. Include:

• brief background
• images
• discuss their approach to design
• what is there innovation
• what appeals to you about them?
• correct referencing

Agenda:

• Presentation/introduction
• Visit Design Indaba
• Research and write report

Rules: Responsibility, honesty, punctuality, respectful, kind, open-minded, willing and enthusiastic.

Roles: Mark; co-ordinator, facilitator, task provider

           Learners; learning, exploring, writing, researching

Time: Post on your blog 8:30 23 March