Hareem Jahangir Art Academy
Textile design short course
Week 1: Design Elements Exploration
- Understand and apply fundamental design elements (line, shape, color, texture) in textile design.
- Explore the use of design elements to create visually appealing textile compositions.
- Discuss examples of textiles that effectively utilize design elements.
Week 2: Exploring the Color Wheel
- Study color theory and relationships relevant to textile design.
- Create a comprehensive color wheel demonstrating primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.
- Experiment with variations in color tints, shades, and tones applicable to textiles.
Week 3: Watercolor Element Drawings
- Experiment with watercolor techniques to create abstract patterns suitable for textiles.
- Explore different watercolor application methods such as wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry.
- Discuss the use of watercolor in creating dynamic textile designs.
Week 4: Basic Drawing Techniques for Print Design
- Develop sketching and rendering skills for creating motifs intended for textile prints.
- Practice translating ideas into detailed drawings suitable for digital and manual printing.
- Explore different styles and approaches to drawing motifs for textiles.
Week 5: Pattern Basics and Repeats
- Learn the principles of creating seamless repeats in textile design.
- Experiment with straight repeats and half-drop repeats using digital tools.
- Understand the importance of pattern alignment and scale in textile prints.
Week 6: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
- Familiarize with Photoshop tools and techniques relevant to textile design.
- Practice basic image editing and manipulation for creating textile patterns.
- Explore the use of layers, brushes, and patterns in designing textile motifs.
Week 7: Basics of Tie-Dye Techniques
- Explore traditional tie-dye methods and their applications in contemporary textile design.
- Experiment with tie-dye patterns such as spiral, crumple, and bullseye.
- Discuss the cultural significance and history of tie-dye techniques.
Week 8: Manual Prints and Painting
- Learn manual printing techniques such as block printing and screen printing.
- Experiment with fabric painting using different mediums and techniques.
- Create patterns and textures using manual printing and painting methods.
Week 9: Introduction to Embroidery
- Learn basic embroidery stitches such as running stitch, backstitch, and satin stitch.
- Practice embroidering motifs and patterns on textile samples.
- Discuss the role of embroidery in adding texture and dimension to textiles.
Week 10: Advanced Embroidery Techniques
- Explore advanced embroidery stitches and techniques like French knots and couching.
- Experiment with combining different embroidery stitches to create complex patterns.
- Discuss the integration of embroidery with other textile techniques.
Week 11: Fabric Painting
- Learn various fabric painting techniques suitable for textiles.
- Experiment with different tools and mediums to create unique textile designs.
- Discuss the application of fabric painting in commercial and artistic textile designs.
Week 12: Creating Textile Designs in Photoshop
- Design and refine textile patterns using Photoshop tools and techniques.
- Experiment with creating seamless repeats and pattern variations in Photoshop.
- Prepare digital files for printing textile designs on different materials.
Week 13: Advanced Photoshop Techniques
- Master advanced Photoshop techniques for textile design, including color adjustments and filters.
- Explore methods for creating mock-ups and presentations of textile designs.
- Discuss strategies for optimizing digital textile designs for production.
Week 14: Digital Cushion Design Print Assignment
- Design and create a digital print for cushion covers using Photoshop.
- Apply learned techniques to develop a cohesive and visually appealing cushion design.
- Prepare a digital presentation showcasing the cushion design process and final artwork.
Week 15: Basics of Weaving
- Learn fundamental weaving techniques such as warp and weft.
- Practice setting up and operating a loom to create basic weave structures.
- Experiment with different yarns and fibers to understand their impact on woven textiles.
Week 16: Jewelry Making with Textile Products
- Explore techniques for creating jewelry using textile materials.
- Experiment with combining textiles and other materials to create unique jewelry pieces.
- Discuss the potential of textile jewelry in fashion and accessory design.
Week 17: Theme Selection and Concept Development
- Define a thematic concept for the final textile design project.
- Brainstorm ideas and inspirations related to the chosen theme.
- Develop a mood board and color palette to guide the design process.
Week 18: Fabric Manipulation
- Explore techniques for manipulating fabric to create unique textures and forms.
- Experiment with pleating, gathering, and other manipulation methods.
- Discuss how fabric manipulation can enhance textile designs.
Week 19: Refinement and size scaling print
- Refine selected textile design concepts based on feedback and evaluations.
- Integrate digital prints, tie-dye effects, and other surface design elements cohesively.
- Prepare finalized design prototypes and technical specifications for production.
Week 20: Final Presentation
- Present a comprehensive textile design project demonstrating creativity and technical skill.
- Showcase the integration of digital print, tie-dye, and other techniques in the final textile collection.
- Discuss the design process, inspirations, and market relevance of the textile designs.
