Working both individually and as part of a team, you will be introduced to the background, role and activities of the surface pattern designer, together with the surface pattern design process, from initial research through to design development and realisation. An awareness of the breadth of application, the context and use of surface pattern will be addressed and underpinned by technical demonstrations. You will experience essential practical workshop experience including general Surface Pattern studio and Surface Decoration workshop Health and Safety training and sewing machine competence training. You will be introduced to a variety of print processes and apply these to a range of different surfaces.

Drawings, design development sheets, final design collection [Learning Outcome 1]¿
Clear presentation of work including research, sketchbook and technical file [Learning Outcome 2]¿
Evidence of your contribution to working as part of a team (as indicated in module pack) [Learning Outcome 3]¿
Satisfactory completion of Surface Decoration workshop health and safety and sewing machine competence training [Learning Outcome 4].

Whole group briefings.¿
Small group briefings.¿
Technical instruction/demonstrations.¿
Team work.¿
Individual academic and studio tutorials.¿
Small group academic and studio tutorials.¿
Mid-module formative feedback.¿

30% scheduled Learning & Teaching activities¿
70% guided independent learning

1. USE INITIAL SKILLS, PROCESSES, MEDIA AND METHODS ASSOCIATED WITH SURFACE PATTERN DESIGN.

Application

2. USE VARIOUS RESEARCH METHODS IN THE GATHERING OF INFORMATION TO PRESENT INFORMATION AND IDEAS CLEARLY IN BOTH VISUAL AND ORAL FORM.

Communication

3. ORGANISE YOUR TIME EFFECTIVELY, TO CONTRIBUTE TO GROUP WORK AND DEMONSTRATE GOOD WORKSHOP AND STUDIO PRACTICE IN WORKING WITH OTHERS.

Working With Others

4. USE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT SAFELY, COMPETENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY ON SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF SURFACE PATTERN STUDIO AND SURFACE DECORATION HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.¿

Learning

Surface Pattern Design Studio (H74) (H4 & H5)¿
Surface Decoration Workshop¿
Surface Pattern Computer Room (H75)¿
Sewing Machine Room (H81)

Akers, K. (2005) All Wrapped Up. Chronicle Books.¿

Farr, C. (2002) Contemporary Rugs Merrell.¿

Fogg, M. (2006) Print in Fashion. Batsford.¿

Jackson, L. (2002). 20th Century Pattern Design. Mitchell Beazley.¿

Kinnersley-Taylor, J. (2003) Dyeing and Screen Printing on Textiles. A&C Black Publishers.¿

Pearce, A. (1997) The Art and Craft of Collage. Aurum Press.¿

Schmidt, C. (2010). Print workshop: Hand printing techniques and truly original projects. Potter Craft.

Parrot, H. (2013) Mark- Making in Textile Art. Batsford

In addition, a range of books and subject-specific periodicals will be introduced to you throughout the module.

Working both individually and as part of a team, you will be introduced to the background, role and activities of the surface pattern designer, together with the surface pattern design process, from initial research through to design development and realisation. An awareness of the breadth of application, the context and use of surface pattern will be addressed and underpinned by technical demonstrations. You will experience essential practical workshop experience including general Surface Pattern studio and Surface Decoration workshop Health and Safety training and sewing machine competence training. You will be introduced to a variety of print processes and apply these to a range of different surfaces.