Module Learning Strategies
Whole group briefing/lecture.
Technical instruction/demonstrations.
individual academic tutorials.
individual studio tutorials.
Group critique.
Peer group reviews.
Mid-module formative feedback
Blackboard.
Key Information Set Data:
30% scheduled learning and teaching activities
70% guided independent learning
30% scheduled Learning & Teaching activities
70% guided independent learning
Module Texts
Bowie Style. (2011) Print & Pattern 2. Laurence King
Clarke, S. (2011). Textile Design (Portfolio). Laurence King
Colchester, C.(1991). The New Textiles, Trends and Traditions. Thames and Hudson.
Cole, D. (2008) Textiles Now. Laurence King
Fish, J. (2005) Designing and Printing Textiles. The Crowood Press Ltd.
King, L. (2003). Hand to Eye. Hyland and Bell.
Quinn, B. (2009). Textile Designers at the Cutting Edge. Laurence King.
Periodicals including Crafts, Embroidery, Selvedge, Textile View, International textiles.
In addition, a range of books and subject-specific periodicals will be introduced to you throughout the module.
Module Indicative Content
You are expected to consolidate the knowledge and experience gained during earlier modules, refining working methods and adopting a professional, competitive attitude. You will be introduced to additional workshop skills, including risk assessment and Health and Safety training.
You will develop an increased level of awareness and analysis and continue to carry out research, generate new ideas and solve problems - all of which will be intellectually stimulating and demanding. It is expected that your advanced programme of study will be underpinned by a strong drawing core, where the investigation of personal ideas through analytical and observational drawing is essential.
The design journey you take throughout this module will be continually informed by on-going reference and research. You will be encouraged to continually review and evaluate your progress, being able to respond to, as well as initiate ideas, and be specific about target markets and audiences.
You will be given the opportunity and experience of working on one or more external projects, which may be in the form of a competition and/or live brief with industry. The way in which a creative idea can be influenced by the external partner's requirements will be considered, as will industrial and/or user constraints together with the meeting of deadlines.
A major element of this module is focused on professional practice, on good time management skills and on the high standard of presentation of work.
Module Resources
Surface Pattern Computer Room (H75)
Surface Pattern Design Studio (H74) (H4 & H5)
Surface Decoration Workshop
Surface Pattern Seminar Room (H75)
Sewing Machine Room (H81)
Rug Room (H76)
Computing Workshops
Digital Fabric Printer
Module Additional Assessment Details
Identification of a personal direction and market focus [Learning Outcome 1].
On-going reference and research and in-depth questioning [Learning Outcome 2].
Evidence of research informed practice [Learning Outcome 3].
Design concept and project response [Learning Outcome 4].
Exploration of a breadth of ideas and alternative possibilities [Learning Outcome 5].
Presentation of work [Learning Outcome 6].
Self assessment and reflective diary [Learning Outcome 7].
Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework