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Overview
About the course
- Surface decoration transforms plain homewares into desirable items that appeal strongly to different groups of consumers, and so skilled surface and pattern designers play a vital role in the homewares and ceramics retail sector.
- In this Designing for Surface Decoration course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will gain an insight into how to create and design patterns, through practical experimentation with a range of hand-painting techniques. These mimic traditional pot decoration techniques, and can be used to create patterns for interiors, wallpapers, and homewares.
- You will start with visual research, learning where to find inspiration, how to recognise trends and decor styles, and how to develop these inputs into distinctive palettes and motifs. Then you will create experimental designs with different techniques, and develop these into layouts, patterns, and a collection which can be displayed in a portfolio.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:- How to analyse the homewares market
- Visual research for surface decoration for homewares
- Experimental mark-making techniques with stamps and other methods
- Experimental painting techniques with Gesso, wax resist, dry brush and other methods
- How to create patterns
- Discovering and examining simple layouts
- What is a collection, and how to create a collection
- How to present your work and produce a portfolio
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
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Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 4.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
You will need the following materials to complete this course
- AB, 2B, and 3B pencil
- Paper scissors, and a scalpel / craft knife
- Selection of acrylic paints, and watercolour inks
- Selection of paintbrushes including one flat 4cm acrylic brush
- Palette to mix paints and inks (well will be essential)
- Regular A4 cartridge paper (e.g. 90gsm)
- Liquid masking fluid and wax candles
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents810 GBP / full≈ 810 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents810 GBP / full≈ 810 GBP / full
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