Textiles 1: A Creative Approach

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Level:: 1
Credits:: 40
Length:: 15 months approx.
10hrs per week
Cost:: £595
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Course Overview

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This is a highly practical course which focuses on design and self-expression through the medium of textiles and gives an initial introduction to textile techniques. You will learn how to translate drawings into stitching, practice basic design skills, paint and print on fabric, and create two- and three-dimensional shapes and forms. You will work on a design project and translate your ideas into a finished piece. You do not need any technical equipment to do the course and you will be given advice on how to get hold of basic materials. The course is for people who already have expertise in a craft technique such as sewing, embroidery and knitting but lack the skills and knowledge to create their own designs.

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Building a visual vocabulary
Developing design ideas
Colour and design
Three-dimensional forms in fabric
Fabric construction
Woven structures
Your own design, from sketch to finished piece.

To view a sample of this course online, click HERE or to download a PDF of the sample, click HERE.

The course aims to help students develop visual ideas through drawing; explore and apply design ideas using different textile media and techniques; develop an individual approach to designing and creating images; acquire a basic understanding of the historical and cultural origins of textiles and the diversity of textiles in practice.

Distance Tuition

You are allocated a tutor and receive their details in your course pack. You work from the course materials and send regular assignments to your tutor. These are returned to you with comment and advice. The course fee includes tutor feedback on your set assignments, but you can purchase feedback and comment on additional pieces of work if you wish.

Face to Face Tuition

You choose a tutor within travelling distance (call OCA on 0800 731 2116 to find your nearest tutor) and you meet them at mutually agreeable times and dates. You are entitled to an agreed number of hours tuition, typically five hours. Tutors work from their own studios or other suitable teaching space. You can find out where your nearest tutor is by contacting Academic Services on 0800 731 2116.

10 projects and five assignments. Students also maintain a learning log.

For more information on assessment, click here - Assessment and how to get qualified booklet - to download the booklet PDF.