You will build on previous technical experience and skills in relation to the embellishment and decoration of multi surfaces. Through a process of selection and rejection of ideas, you will gain further knowledge and understanding of techniques and processes, and arrive at a finished and refined design solution.

The focus will be on material manipulation and technical exploration.

Body of work consisting of:

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].

Whole group briefings.¿
Technical instruction/demonstrations.¿
Group critiques.¿
Small group tutorials.¿
Individual studio tutorials/feedback¿

30% scheduled learning & teaching activities¿
70% guided independent learning

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

Surface Pattern Design Studio (H74) (H4 & H5)¿
Surface Decoration Workshop¿
Surface Pattern Computer Room (H75)¿
Sewing Machine Room (H81)¿
Blackboard virtual learning environment.

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.

Braddock Clarke, S. & Harris, J. (2012) Digital Visions for Fashion + Textiles: Made in Code. Thames and Hudson.

Pailes-Friedman, R. (2016) Smart Textiles for Designers: Inventing the future of Fabrics. Laurence King Publishing.

Berens Baker, L (2016) Laser Cutting for Fashion and Textiles. Laurence King Publishing

You will build on previous technical experience and skills in relation to the embellishment and decoration of multi surfaces. Through a process of selection and rejection of ideas, you will gain further knowledge and understanding of techniques and processes,and arrive at a finished and refined design solution.

The focus will be on material manipulation and technical exploration.