DI2S07 - Illustration for Surface Pattern 06 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: DI2S07
Module Title: Illustration for Surface Pattern
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Games and Design
Faculty Sub Group: Design
Module Leader: Emma Marshman
Module Team: Kelly Rosser, Emma Marshman
First Intended Intake: SEP 2018 Final Year of Intake: 2023
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100062 - illustration
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 06 Mar 2018
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

Develop an understanding of working with new technologies alongside traditional hand processes to produce surface patterns that can be applied to a variety of products and or materials.

To enable the student to investigate the application of surface pattern illustration to products.

Encourage the use of appropriate materials and techniques to the development of effective illustration for surface pattern.

Content Summary

Students will learn how to make production ready designs in response to a specified design challenge.

Students will apply their illustration skills to a surface pattern brief, allowing them to follow a design process, from initial research through to design development and realisation. The module encourages students to explore colour and shape, impact of scale, drawing techniques, digital skills and technical knowledge of printmaking techniques. Students will gain an increased understanding of design interpretation and preparation for screen and digital printing. This will include small pattern swatches, large-scale repeats and exploring composition and arrangement.

The module will be delivered through studio workshops, lessons, project supervision and directed study.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Project supervision 20
Practical classes and workshops 10
Supervised time in studio/workshop 18
Independent Study 80
Directed Study 71
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 1
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Apply traditional and digital visual techniques to solve a specific design challenge through the manipulation of pattern and repeat.
LO2 Demonstrate a knowledge of screen and digital print processes and techniques through a variety of surface pattern outcomes.
LO3 Critically reflect on the design process and development of surface pattern outcomes.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Written Assignment (CW) Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 1 Critical analysis of the role of the illustrator within the design process and development of surface pattern. This will be in the format of a visual and written blog (indicated word count is indicative). 0 1250 25 No 40
Project Output Project Output 1 Practical application of illustration methods and techniques as appropriate to surface pattern. The project should reflect the role of the illustrator and utilise digital applications. 0 N/A 75 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 1
Project Output 1

Reading List

Print and Pattern (2010), Laurence King

PATTERNITY: A New Way Of Seeing: The Inspirational Power Of Pattern (2015), Patternity, Conran

The Pattern Base: Over 550 Contemporary Textile and Surface Designs (2015), Kristi O’Meara, Audrey Keiffer, Thames and Hudson

The Printed Pattern: Techniques and Projects for Inspired Printmaking and Surface Design (2011), Rebecca Drury, Interweave

Color + Pattern: 50 Playful Exercises for Exploring Pattern Design (2015), Khistian Howell, Rockport

Adobe Illustrator CS6 Classroom In A Book (Classroom In A Book - Adobe) (2012) Adobe Creative Team (Author), Adobe.

Mono, (2002), Branding: From Brief to Finished Solution. Rotovision.

Benaroya, A. (2013), Illustration Next: Contemporary Creative Collaboration, Thames And Hudson.

Henry, K. (2012), Drawing For Product Designers,Laurence King.

http://www.designcouncil.org.uk

https://printpattern.blogspot.co.uk/

https://patternpeople.com/journal/

http://blog.spoonflower.com/

http://www.surfacepatterndesignguild.org/spdg-blog

http://patternobserver.com/blog/