Abstract: The course "pattern" is a basic course in jewelry design major and an important link between professional theories and core courses. From the perspective of application-oriented universities, this paper analyzes the current situation and problems of the "pattern" course during teaching. Concerning the derivative relationship between the "pattern" course and the curriculum group of the major, personnel training, practical application, assessment and evaluation, teaching and learning design and other aspects, this paper explores the development rules of the practical teaching reform of the "pattern" course in jewelry design major.