“Countertop Sketching” is the basic course of jewelry sketching. As commonly known, sketching is the essential fundamental for jewelry design, and having a good sketching skill is importantly related to purchasing loose stones, because a designer would imagine a design of that stone in mind before making a real setting. By applying a freehand drawing skill, or drawing a quick sketch, a designer is able to sketch a draft conveniently at any time, anywhere. Students will learn how-to sketch in basic, no prior experience or required skills. Mostly, each lesson emphasizes a freehand drawing skill to draw pendants, diamonds, earrings and brooches. Additionally, students will learn coloring techniques, shadowing techniques, perspective drawing and drawing jewelry settings which are beneficial for designs. Instructor: Chitwadee Raviwong, an international award-winning designer and holds a jewelry design diploma from Bangkok’s Institute of Technology and Education. Recommended for: Beginners Jewelry lovers A business owner Anyone seeking for a new career/hobby Duration: approximately 5.5 hours Self-paced; complete within 180 days Type of learning: Video-based learning (with English subtitles), Self-paced learning What you will get: Quick and efficient pencil sketching skills for designs. Be able to apply knowledge and techniques to create works. Be able to communicate and describe own design to a lapidarist. Can be used or adapted to expand your jewelry business. As this course provides students with basic steps for jewelry design, after completing the course, might you be interested in further skills and knowledge? Our institute highly recommends Jewelry Design course (on campus course) which will lead you to an in-depth world of jewelry design. In this course, you will be able to learn more, polish your skills, share ideas with your classmates and ignite your inspirational, creative works to the real world!
Understanding gemstones can be a rewarding experience, especially if that knowledge is shared in simple language and in a truly passionate fashion. In this new program, AIGS and Rui Galopim de Carvalho will take you through a series of short, exciting videos introducing you to the world of ruby. The learning outcomes and expectations are simple and cover the main aspects of ruby as a gemstone, from basic mineralogy, symbology and terminology, to its history as a gem, not forgetting the role of spinel, main occurrences, the most relevant quality factors, treatments, synthetics and care recommendations. This program does not substitute for the more technical and advanced gemological courses, but it will surely give participants a broader and passionate understanding of ruby as a highly desirable gemological product with a significant historical and cultural heritage. About the Instructor Rui Galopim de Carvalho FGA DGA @portugalgemas is a Gem Education Consultant, author and international lecturer on gemology and the history of gem materials. As a Portuguese national, Rui has a particular interest in Portuguese jewelry of cultural heritage and has recently studied the gemstones in the Portuguese crown jewels for the new royal treasury museum in Palácio Nacional da Ajuda. He is associate editor of Gem-A’s Journal of Gemmology, Vice-President of Sector A and of the Coral Commission of CIBJO (The World Jewellery Confederation), member of the Communications Committee of ICA (International Colored Gemstone Association), Advisory Counsellor of the Portuguese Jewellery and Watchmaking Association and consultant of National collections. Program Specifications General Scope: Entry-Level Gemology, Jewellery, Sales Story Telling Target Audience: General public, sales associates, collectors, enthusiasts Pre-requirements: None Training Format: Self-paced online videos (31 videos, approx. 2 hours, avg. time per video 4 min) Assessments: 5 short self-assessment multiple choice quizzes Estimated completion time: 1-2 weeks Duration: Self-paced; complete within 180 days Examinations : Three attempts within 3 months Theory: Exam online 75% Should a student fail exams, they are allowed a maximum of two retakes.
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