CORE UNIT IN DESIGN PRINCIPLES
The course will include Basic Design, which is comprised of:

• Color theory (practical studies)
• Exploration of mark making with pencils and paints
• Exploration of line, form, and shape to make pattern, working from a theme
• Exploration of surfaces on paper using resists, spraying, bleaching, etc.
• Creating texture and form from paper by folding, tearing, curling, and manipulation
• Using a variety of media and methods to achieve these effects

CANDIDATES WILL CREATE A FOLDER OF WORK TO INCLUDE:

• A small collection of ideas, pictures, and photographs relating to current trends in Machine Embroidery
• Records of museum and exhibition information
• Two simple working drawings for machine embroidered designs
• A cost sheet and brief order of work for items undertaken
• Evaluations of your own techniques and designs