Southeast Missouri State University
Department of Art
AR529
Advanced Surface Design
New
I.
Catalog Description and Credit Hours:
a. This course expands and develops surface design of fabrics for the
advanced student so that multiple fiber techniques and media allow for
personal expression. 3 credit hours
Prerequisites: AR330, AR434 (Introduction to Surface Design) or consent of
the Instructor
II.
Purposes of the Course:
a. Build on basic knowledge of fabrics and dyes
b. Learn batik, repeat pattern registered silk screen, textile pigments,
embellishments and layering of design
c. Develop individual expression of personal subject matter through works in
fabrics and with dyes in a variety of techniques
d. Create a surface design portfolio of artwork with complex media and
techniques
III.
Expectations of the Students:
a. Attend all demonstrations and critical assessments of creative projects
b. Complete all written and oral research reports
c. Complete all creative projects according to guidelines by the due date
d. Explore media and methods with curiosity and creative problem solving
e. Produce original work
f. Participate in the collaborative and collective learning environment of the
studio
g. Employ safety and good health practices
h. Participate in basic studio maintenance with care of tools and equipment
i. Complete a fiber art journal
IV.
Course Outline:
a. Introduction, vocabulary, overview & research
b. Batiks
c. Registered silk screen printing & research report 2
d. Textile pigments and paints & research report 3
e. Embellishments & research report 4
f. Transparent fabric design in layers & research report 5
V.
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
3 weeks
3 weeks
3 weeks
Textbook and Supplies Required:
a. The Surface Designer’s Handbook: Dying, Printing, Painting and Creating
Resists on Fabric, by Holly Brackmann
b. The Dyer’s Companion, by Dagmar Klos
c. It is expected that the students will need to purchase an estimated
minimum of $50.00 in supplies (yarns, fabrics, dyes, chemicals)
VI.
Basis for Undergraduate Student Evaluation:
a. 5 Research reports
30 points
b. 5 Creative Projects
120 points
c. Participation/Journal
50 points
VII.
Basis for Graduate Student Evaluation:
a. 5 Research reports
30 points
b. 5 Creative Projects
120 points
c. Participation/Journal
50 points
d. Research Paper
100 points