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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
- Full-time
- 4 days
- Part-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Design Art and Craft View 23 other Short Courses in Art and Craft in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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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 Fee
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International
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 4 days. -
National
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.
780 Pounds for live sessions
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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