Module Resources
Surface Pattern Design Studio (H74) (H4 & H5)
Surface Decoration Workshop
Surface Pattern Seminar Room (H75)
Sewing Machine Room (H81)
Rug Room (H76)
Computing Workshops
Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through the University's 'Information Services' on-campus facilities - the exception being the 'studio browsers' which are located in base rooms/studios and will provide mainly email and internet access which are provided by the Faculty.
Specialist skills 'modulettes' will be assigned to this module. A comprehensive list of the modulettes is available from the Faculty Office, together with the current operational parameters for the modulettes (instruction description, maximum group size, time allocation, level etc). Some modules will have will have more than one modulette assigned to it and this information will also be held by the Faculty Office.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Module Learning Strategies
1 hour whole group briefing lecture - 5 hours,
technical instruction/demonstration - 3 hours
individual academic tutorials 3 x 45 mins - 2 hours and 15 mins,
group critique (whole group) - 3 x 30 mins - 1 hour and 30 mins,
individual studio tutorials - 5 hours
Total - 17 hours.
Key Information Set Data:
4% scheduled learning and teaching activities
96% guided independent learning
Module Additional Assessment Details
Competent workmanship in the production of quality design solutions [Learning Outcome 1]
Work journal, self evaluation, action plans, independent working methods and research [Learning Outcome 2].
Design development, ideas generation, visual studies [Learning Outcome 3].
Time plan, schedule of work, negotiated project proposals [Learning Outcome 4].
Breadth of research skills including self-initiated commercial and cultural visits [Learning Outcome 5].
Presentation of work [Learning Outcome 6]
Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework
Module Indicative Content
You are expected to pursue ideas, refine working methods and consolidate concepts and in evaluating your own work you may submit interim design proposals as you develop more individual areas of interest and expertise within the broad area of surface pattern design.
Good time management is of utmost importance, as is the ability to continually review, reflect and evaluate your own progress and performance.
This module will result in a substantial body of work being produced, and involve at least one design project as negotiated and agreed between yourself and your project supervisor.
The focus of this module will be on implementation and production, on resolution and reflection.
You will demonstrate your ability to work with others through professional workshop practice and in the assembly of the end of year degree show.
Module Texts
Essential/ Subject Specific
At this stage in the programme you will determine your own reading list appropriate to your proposal. However, the following books are
recommended:
Fashion Illustration Now, Thames and Hudson 2000, Borellio Larid, 0-500-28234-X.
Art Textiles of the World - Great Britain Volume 1, Telos Art Publishing 1996, Matthew Koumis, 0-95262672-1.
Art Textiles of the World - Great Britain Volume 2, Telos Art Publishing 1999, Jennifer Harris, 0-9526267-6-4.
The Art and Craft of Motage, Mitchell Beazley 1993, Simon Larbalestier, 1-85732-099-9.
Pen and Mouse, Lawrence King, Hyland and Pentagram Design, 1-85669-231-0.
Periodicals including Crafts, Embroidery, Selvedge, View on Colour, Textile View, International textiles.
A range of books, subject-specific periodicals and journals, newspaper and other related articles, as well as texts relating to the design process and the promotion of design relevant to your course of study should be employed as negotiated with the module manager - together with any subject-specific visual, audio or audio-visual evidence to support your work.
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.
Module Learning Outcomes
1) SELECT AND USE APPROPRIATE MAKING OR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES IN YOUR OWN WORK, IN THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF A COMPETENT SOLUTION INFORMED BY KNOWLEDGE, ENQUIRY AND ANALYSIS.
Application
2) INDEPENDENTLY EVALUATE YOUR OWN WORK AND THAT OF OTHERS THROUGH RESEARCH AND REFLECT ON YOUR PERFORMANCE AS A DESIGNER, WITH THE AIM OF IMPROVING AND DEVELOPING YOUR OWN PRACTICE.
Reflection
3) USE VISUAL ANALYSIS AS A WORK PROCESS AND TO EMPLOY VISUAL ELEMENTS APPROPRIATELY AND CREATIVELY IN YOUR OWN WORK, ILLUSTRATING LOGICAL IDEA DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS THROUGHOUT THE SURFACE PATTERN DESIGN PROCESS.
Visual Analysis
4) WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS, ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY IN A VARIETY OF ROLES. TO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO USE COMMUNICATION AND NEGOTIATING SKILLS IN A TEAM SITUATION, PARTICULARLY IN THE SURFACE DECORATION WORKSHOP AND IN THE PLANNING AND PREPARATION OF THE END OF YEAR DEGREE SHOW.
Working With Others
5) CONFIDENTLY CARRY OUT INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND SELF DIRECTION AS A BASIS FOR PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND TO BE ABLE TO CRITICALLY ANALYSE AND REVIEW YOUR PERSONAL GOALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS.
Learning
6) USE VARIOUS FORMS OF COMMUNICATION AS APPROPRIATE DURING AND, ON COMPLETION OF THE WORK PROCESS, TO EXPLAIN, ILLUSTRATE AND PRESENT YOUR SURFACE PATTERN DESIGN IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS THROUGH SPOKEN, WRITTEN OR VISUAL MEANS, ADAPTING TO AUDIENCE AND CIRCUMSTANCES.
Communication