Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student
- is able to work stone with different techniques
- is able to identify different types of stones and their special features
- knows the occupational safety of stone processing equipment and basic maintenance of machines
- can use stone as part of one's own expression
- is able to work thematically independently and in a group

Implementation and methods of teaching

The versatile stone -course introduces you to stone as a material for art and explores its various possibilities, both technically and in terms of content.

The course is open to first-time participants (who must have completed the basics of jewellery art) and to those who have worked with stone for a longer period of time.

The course includes practice in stone working techniques and deepening your own expression through the design and realisation of a work, including with a visiting teacher.

Timing and attendance

The course cannot be taken remotely.
Attendance 80%.

Alternative completion methods

The course cannot be taken remotely.

Learning environment

Workshop in the stone workshop.
Workstations also available in the jewellery classrooms.
Weekly lectures on campus.
Materials on Moodle.

Student time use and work load

Face-to-face tuition every week from Tuesday to Friday, usually between 9-17.

Contents

- A common theme for everyone to work with: the theme varies from school year to school year.
The theme for autumn term 2023 will be announced later.

- First-time students will start the course by completing a stone lisence card which will include
- a first set of basic exercises will be introduced at the beginning of the course.
- safety awareness at work
- stone knowledge

- During the course, lectures related to the topic

- Personal & group tutoring weekly

- Making a work / series of works using stone as the main material, other materials may be used as well

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The basics of jewellery art must be completed before attending the course.

Assessment criteria

Attendance (80%) and successful completion of the assignments will be the basis for a numerical mark of 1-5.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student's performance may be considered failed in cases where repeated absences affect the achievement of the course objectives.