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3.3 Jewellery and Ornamentation
Fine Arts · Grade 11 · 8 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Beadwork: papier mache or any other recyclable materials
- Leather work: thonging technique
What you will be able to do
- analyse the concept of beadwork in jewellery and ornamentation
- make a beaded jewellery set for ornamentation
- make a decorated leather item using thonging technique
- appraise own and peers' jewellery and ornamented forms
Key questions
“How do materials and technique determine the design of jewellery?”
“What is the significance of beaded jewellery in African cultures?”
Lessons
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Jewellery and ornamentation
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizIntroduce jewellery and ornamentation and the meaning of beaded adornment in African cultures.
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Materials and tools for jewellery
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizIdentify recyclable and natural materials and tools for beadwork and leatherwork and use them safely.
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Design, colour and pattern in jewellery
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDesign jewellery inspired by African cultures using colour, pattern, balance and rhythm.
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Making beads from recyclable materials
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizMake paper, clay and other beads from recyclable and natural materials.
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Finishing beads: painting and varnishing
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizFinish beads by painting and varnishing while observing safety and hygiene.
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Stringing and assembling jewellery
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizUse stringing techniques to assemble beaded jewellery such as bracelets and headgear.
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Leatherwork: the thonging technique
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe and use the thonging technique to make a decorated leather item.
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Display, critique and appreciation of jewellery
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDisplay and appraise own and peers jewellery and ornamented forms fairly.