Module #1 Introduction to Textile Surface Design Overview of textile surface design, its applications, and importance in the fashion and textile industry
Module #2 Fiber and Fabric Selection Understanding different types of fibers and fabrics, and their suitability for various surface design techniques
Module #3 Natural Dyeing Fundamentals Introduction to natural dyeing, types of natural dyes, and basic dyeing techniques
Module #4 Shibori and Resist Dyeing Exploring shibori and resist dyeing techniques, including folding, twisting, and binding
Module #5 Hand Painting and Printing Introduction to hand painting and printing techniques, including tools and materials
Module #6 Block Printing Designing and carving blocks, followed by printing on fabric using various techniques
Module #7 Screen Printing Understanding the screen printing process, including preparing screens, inks, and printing
Module #8 Embellishments and Embroidery Introduction to embellishments and embroidery, including basic stitches and techniques
Module #9 Appliqué and Quilting Exploring appliqué and quilting techniques, including fabric selection and stitching
Module #10 Stamping and Stenciling Designing and creating stamps and stencils, followed by printing on fabric
Module #11 Foiling and Laminating Adding metallic and holographic effects to fabric using foiling and laminating techniques
Module #12 Flocking and Velveting Creating textured surfaces using flocking and velveting techniques
Module #13 Discharge Printing and Deconstruction Removing color from fabric using discharge printing, and deconstructing fabric for unique textures
Module #14 Heat Transfer and Sublimation Transferring images onto fabric using heat transfer and sublimation techniques
Module #15 Digital Printing Printing digital designs onto fabric using inkjet and laser printers
Module #16 Sustainable Textile Surface Design Exploring eco-friendly and sustainable approaches to textile surface design
Module #17 Designing for Commercial Production Scaling up design concepts for commercial production, including considerations for production constraints
Module #18 Trends and Forecasting in Textile Surface Design Analyzing current trends and forecasting future directions in textile surface design
Module #19 Building a Portfolio and Marketing Your Work Creating a professional portfolio and marketing your textile surface design skills
Module #20 Advanced Shibori and Resist Dyeing Exploring advanced shibori and resist dyeing techniques, including complex folds and multi-layered resist
Module #21 Advanced Screen Printing Exploiting advanced screen printing techniques, including multi-color printing and photo-emulsion
Module #22 Advanced Embellishments and Embroidery Exploring advanced embellishments and embroidery techniques, including 3D embellishments and free-style embroidery
Module #23 Experimenting with Unconventional Materials Pushing the boundaries of textile surface design by incorporating unconventional materials and techniques
Module #24 Collaborative Design and Problem-Solving Working in teams to solve design challenges and develop innovative textile surface designs
Module #25 Industry Insights and Case Studies Exploring real-world examples of textile surface design in various industries, including fashion, upholstery, and textiles
Module #26 Entrepreneurship and Starting Your Own Business Turning your passion for textile surface design into a successful business venture
Module #27 Protecting Your Intellectual Property Understanding copyright, patent, and trademark laws as they apply to textile surface design
Module #28 Sourcing and Specifying Materials Selecting and specifying materials for textile surface design projects, including sourcing sustainable materials
Module #29 Color Theory and Its Application Exploring color theory principles and applying them to textile surface design
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Textile Surface Design Techniques career
