Textiles for Interiors

• Understand the application of textiles for interiors including their suitability, durability and aesthetic appeal.
• Familiarise yourself with the different types of interior textiles like draperies, wall hangings, upholstery and soft furnishings.
• Recognise the influence of trends, fashion and lifecycle on the choice of textiles for interiors.

Mono-Print Techniques

• Comprehend the underlying principles of mono-printing, a type of printmaking that creates one unique image at a time.
• Learn how to use various materials and tools such as printing plates, rollers, inks, and paper for mono-printing.
• Exhibit proficiency in creating direct and transferred mono-prints with intricate designs and patterns.
• Understand how the application of colour theory and mixing techniques can enhance the outcome of mono-printed textile designs.

Transfer-Relief Techniques

• Gain understanding of transfer-relief printing techniques, where an image is transferred from one surface to another by means of raised areas.
• Gain knowledge into the different types of relief printing methods, including woodcut, linocut, wood engraving, and collagraphy.
• Master the process of using these techniques to produce complex and textured designs on fabric surfaces.
• Develop a sense of composition and placement to ensure effective utilisation of transfer-relief techniques.

Relief-Print Techniques

• Understand the basics of relief printing, which involves carving a block of material to create a design to be printed.
• Learn how to use different tools and materials for relief printing, such as carving tools, lino blocks, inks and a brayer.
• Demonstrate the ability to create successful relief prints on textiles, capturing detailed designs and patterns.
• Discover how to employ multiple blocks for multicoloured relief prints, working with careful registration and alignment.

Combining Techniques in Textile Design

• Show competence in combining mono-print, transfer-relief and relief-print techniques to produce layered and complex textile designs.
• Explore the endless possibilities of overlapping and juxtaposing prints to create unique, dynamic designs.
• Display creative use of techniques to echo, contrast or complement interior design elements.
• Appreciate the impact of using various techniques on same or different textiles and the effect on final outcome.

Portfolio Presentation

• Exhibit an organised and cohesive portfolio containing a range of techniques and explorations.
• Showcase your ability to document your design process, starting from inspiration, sketched ideas, experiments with print techniques and the completed textile designs.
• Effectively communicate your design process, choice of techniques and any adaptations made through written descriptions and design annotations.
• Demonstrate the artistic presentation of your working methodology, samples, prototypes and final outcomes to reflect your creative journey.