Module Descriptors
THE STITCHED SURFACE
SUPA50099
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Fiona Wilson
Email: Fiona.Wilson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 45
Independent Study Hours: 105
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework (as detailed in Module Information Pack).
Production of samples and ideas through the developmental exploration and experimentation of use of media. [Learning Outcome 1].
Continuous research and reference of techniques and the work of other designers as your own work develops and progresses [Learning Outcome 2].
Production of a final piece/sample that shows the awareness or relevance to the market. [Learning Outcome 3].
Production of samples and ideas through the developmental exploration and experimentation of use of media. [Learning Outcome 1].
Continuous research and reference of techniques and the work of other designers as your own work develops and progresses [Learning Outcome 2].
Production of a final piece/sample that shows the awareness or relevance to the market. [Learning Outcome 3].
Indicative Content
You will be introduced to the way in which practicing textile designers operate. You will learn and experience skills in relation to the embellishment and decoration of surfaces, and through a process of selection and rejection of ideas, arrive at an appropriate design solution. The focus will be on fabric and materials manipulation and stitch exploration.
Learning Strategies
Whole group briefings.
Technical instruction/demonstrations.
Group critiques.
Small group tutorials.
Individual studio tutorials/feedback
30% scheduled learning & teaching activities
70% guided independent learning
Technical instruction/demonstrations.
Group critiques.
Small group tutorials.
Individual studio tutorials/feedback
30% scheduled learning & teaching activities
70% guided independent learning
Resources
Surface Pattern Design Studio (H74) (H4 & H5)
Surface Decoration Workshop
Surface Pattern Computer Room (H75)
Sewing Machine Room (H81)
Blackboard virtual learning environment.
Surface Decoration Workshop
Surface Pattern Computer Room (H75)
Sewing Machine Room (H81)
Blackboard virtual learning environment.
Texts
Periodicals including Crafts, Embroidery and Selvedge.
Brown, P. (2001). The Encyclopedia of Embroidery Techniques.
Fukai, A. (2006). Fashion History: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century. Taschen.
Kettle , A & Mckeating, J. (2010). Machine Stitch: Perspectives. A & C Black London.
Hedley, G.(2002). Surfaces for Stitch. BT Batsford Ltd.
Tellier-Loumange, F. (2006). The Art of Embroidery. Thames & Hudson.
Brown, P. (2001). The Encyclopedia of Embroidery Techniques.
Fukai, A. (2006). Fashion History: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century. Taschen.
Kettle , A & Mckeating, J. (2010). Machine Stitch: Perspectives. A & C Black London.
Hedley, G.(2002). Surfaces for Stitch. BT Batsford Ltd.
Tellier-Loumange, F. (2006). The Art of Embroidery. Thames & Hudson.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. GATHER INFORMATION, TO GENERATE AND SELECT IDEAS, ILLUSTRATING DESIGN THINKING THROUGH MAKING, EXPERIMENTATION, AND SEQUENTIAL DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS AND SKILLS FOR SURFACE DECORATION.
[Analysis]
2. APPRECIATE THE WAY IN WHICH PROFESSIONAL DESIGNERS/ DESIGNER-MAKERS OPERATE AND DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THIS IN YOUR WORKING METHODS.
[Knowledge and Understanding]
3. ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS IN THE PRODUCTION OF A DESIGN TO A PROFESSIONAL STANDARD AND HIGH QUALITY OF FINISH, AND BY MEANS OF APPROPRIATE MARKET RESEARCH, IDENTIFY THE MARKET FOR WHICH YOUR WORK IS SUITABLE.
[Enquiry]
[Analysis]
2. APPRECIATE THE WAY IN WHICH PROFESSIONAL DESIGNERS/ DESIGNER-MAKERS OPERATE AND DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THIS IN YOUR WORKING METHODS.
[Knowledge and Understanding]
3. ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS IN THE PRODUCTION OF A DESIGN TO A PROFESSIONAL STANDARD AND HIGH QUALITY OF FINISH, AND BY MEANS OF APPROPRIATE MARKET RESEARCH, IDENTIFY THE MARKET FOR WHICH YOUR WORK IS SUITABLE.
[Enquiry]