Module Descriptors
THE NEW ARTISAN
SUPA40077
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Fiona Wilson
Email: Fiona.Wilson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 90
Independent Study Hours: 210
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Application of CAD skills [Learning Outcome1]
Sketchbook and developmental work [Learning Outcome 2]
Contextual evidence of your design journey [Learning Outcome 3]
Risk taking and technique exploration [Learning Outcome 4]
Sketchbook and developmental work [Learning Outcome 2]
Contextual evidence of your design journey [Learning Outcome 3]
Risk taking and technique exploration [Learning Outcome 4]
Module Resources
Surface Pattern Design Studio (H74) (H4 & H5)
Surface Decoration Workshop
Surface Pattern Computer Room (H75)
Computing facilities (Adobe Illustrator package)
Surface Pattern sewing machine (H81)
Ceramic and 3D workshops
Surface Decoration Workshop
Surface Pattern Computer Room (H75)
Computing facilities (Adobe Illustrator package)
Surface Pattern sewing machine (H81)
Ceramic and 3D workshops
Module Indicative Content
Through painting and drawing with colour, this module focuses on methods of application of colour to a variety of surfaces and captures a return to a preference for the unique and the handmade.
The new artisan uses craft techniques rather than mass-production methods, and through further workshop skills acquisition, you will have the opportunity to explore and manipulate surface decoration. In small groups, you will be encouraged to take risks, to venture into areas of uncertainty and discover new opportunities. Transfer printing techniques onto fabric, hard surfaces and ceramics will be introduced and explored and you will have hands-on experience of laser cutting and an introduction to Adobe Illustrator. Underpinning your practice, you will be expected to contextualise your work by recording your design journey.
The new artisan uses craft techniques rather than mass-production methods, and through further workshop skills acquisition, you will have the opportunity to explore and manipulate surface decoration. In small groups, you will be encouraged to take risks, to venture into areas of uncertainty and discover new opportunities. Transfer printing techniques onto fabric, hard surfaces and ceramics will be introduced and explored and you will have hands-on experience of laser cutting and an introduction to Adobe Illustrator. Underpinning your practice, you will be expected to contextualise your work by recording your design journey.
Module Learning Strategies
Whole group briefings
technical instruction/demonstrations
mid-module formative/feedback
Group tutorials
individual studio tutorials
Blackboard
30% scheduled Learning & Teaching activities
70% guided independent learning
technical instruction/demonstrations
mid-module formative/feedback
Group tutorials
individual studio tutorials
Blackboard
30% scheduled Learning & Teaching activities
70% guided independent learning
Module Texts
Beaney & Littlejohn. (1999) Transfer to Transform. Double Trouble Enterprises.
Dupon, O. (2011) The New Artisans: Handmade Designs for Contemporary Living. Thames & Hudson
Dupree, D. (2011) Heat Transfer Techniques (Textiles Handbooks) A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Hornung, D. (2004) Colour - A workshop for artists and designers. Laurence King Publishing.
Mellor, S & Elffers, J. (1991) Textile Designs: 200 Years of Patterns for Printed Fabrics. Thames & Hudson.
Petrie, K. (2011) Ceramic Transfer Printing (New Ceramics). A & C Black Publishers Ltd
In addition, a range of books and subject-specific periodicals will be introduced to you throughout the module.
Dupon, O. (2011) The New Artisans: Handmade Designs for Contemporary Living. Thames & Hudson
Dupree, D. (2011) Heat Transfer Techniques (Textiles Handbooks) A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Hornung, D. (2004) Colour - A workshop for artists and designers. Laurence King Publishing.
Mellor, S & Elffers, J. (1991) Textile Designs: 200 Years of Patterns for Printed Fabrics. Thames & Hudson.
Petrie, K. (2011) Ceramic Transfer Printing (New Ceramics). A & C Black Publishers Ltd
In addition, a range of books and subject-specific periodicals will be introduced to you throughout the module.