JWL2311 Material transformations: Jewellery and object forming
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
JWL2311 Material transformations: Jewellery and object forming is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before JWL2311
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After JWL2311
No unit lists JWL2311 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in a Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture course, or approval from Chief Examiner.
Overview
This unit introduces you to the practice and research of contemporary jewellery and object-based work and is taught through fine art and design methodologies. The emphasis in this unit is on engaging studio processes that combine making with critical thinking to explore a range of innovative approaches to jewellery and object-based work as contemporary cultural production and research. The process of making jewellery and objects is taught through the acquisition of a variety of skills and techniques that incorporate working with metal, wood and plastic in addition to a broad range of other materials and processes.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid-semester assessmentProject40%
- Final folio examinationProject60%
- Workshop competency assessmentDemonstrationCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Establish experimental studio processes that generate ongoing creative enquiry in jewellery, body related objects and object based sculpture;
- 2
Demonstrate an understanding of different material properties and the conceptual implication of basic studio techniques;
- 3
Articulate and engage critical dialogue and research surrounding methods, design and materials;
- 4
Apply technical skills in metal, wood and plastic fabrication and other creative strategies as a form of expression appropriate to the concepts you are investigating;
- 5
Demonstrate an understanding of the place contemporary jewellery and object-based practice in the fields of contemporary creative practice, nationally and internationally.
- 6
Demonstrate abilities to safely and effectively use specialist material processes and equipment to generate outcomes.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities48 hours
12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.
Where it fits
JWL2311 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Terri Bird
- Unit Coordinators
- Anna Varendorff
- Associate Professor Terri Bird
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for JWL2311?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is JWL2311 offered?
In 2026, JWL2311 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does JWL2311 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include JWL2311?
JWL2311 is part of Fine art.