Dr Andrew Welch teaches in the Bachelor of Contemporary Art and Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours). In 2010 he completed a Doctor of Philosophy at The Australian National University and his thesis topic ‘Contemporary Processes And Historical Precedents For Handmade Crafts Practice In The Context Of Technological Change’ reinvigorated his interest in the handmade approach to jewellery making. He exhibits regularly, has been selected for several survey exhibitions including Contemporary Wearables, the National Contemporary Jewellery Award and the Contemporary Australian Silver & Metalwork Award Castlemaine (2015 / Sterling Silver Teapot). He has designed and made awards for clients such as the Royal Australian Chemical... Read more
About me
Dr Andrew Welch teaches in the Bachelor of Contemporary Art and Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours). In 2010 he completed a Doctor of Philosophy at The Australian National University and his thesis topic ‘Contemporary Processes And Historical Precedents For Handmade Crafts Practice In The Context Of Technological Change’ reinvigorated his interest in the handmade approach to jewellery making. He exhibits regularly, has been selected for several survey exhibitions including Contemporary Wearables, the National Contemporary Jewellery Award and the Contemporary Australian Silver & Metalwork Award Castlemaine (2015 / Sterling Silver Teapot). He has designed and made awards for clients such as the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (Stranks Medal) and The Australian Institute of Architects (James Irwin Medal). In 2017 Dr Welch was inducted as one of 25 South Australian Design Icons by the Design Institute of Australia SA/NT Chapter.
About me
Doctor of Philosophy The Australian National University
Masters of Art University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma in Management University of South Australia
Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education) Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Design South Australian College of Advanced Education
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
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| 2018 |
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| 2016 |
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| 2013 |
Welch, AI 2013, Splash Out, Zu Design Jewellery + Objects, 2013-11-22. |
| 2013 |
Welch, AI 2013, the Miniature Exhibition, Pembroke School Gallery Girton Arts Precinct, 2013-11-29. |
| 2011 |
Welch, AI 2011, syntax, Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, UniSA, 2011-12-05. |
| 2010 |
Welch, AI 2010, Camo: A Matchbox Ring Series, Cast off: contemporary jewellery, No Code. |
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Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
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| Connecting the diamantes: visualising jewellery networks | Completed |
| My precious: memories and wearable jewellery | Completed |