Textiles Digital Printing Short Course
Course description
Course overview
The Textiles Digital Printing Short Course offers an exciting opportunity to learn how to design and print using a large-format digital printer.
During this 5-week evening course, students work with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to manipulate images and the resulting designs will be printed on both digital and sublimation printers. Students can enjoy the professional print studios at Central Saint Martins and gain an insight into the techniques used in industry.
The course aims to support students to produce work that would make a unique addition to a portfolio and offer a new dimension to their existing textile abilities. Students explore printing for both fashion and interiors.
On completion of this course, students may wish to progress on to other textiles courses to continue exploring their interests and expand their creative portfolio.
Who this course is for
This 5-week evening course is aimed at anyone with an interest in digital print and textiles. It would be an excellent fit for anyone looking to develop their skills in textile design and produce work that may be added to a portfolio. Students will need to have some basic knowledge of working with Photoshop and Illustrator on Mac computers.
Key information
Topics covered
- Using a digital printer and heat transfer
- Sublimation print techniques
- Use of appropriate textiles
- Visit to an exhibition to look at designers' works (if possible)
Learning outcomes
- An understanding of how to design and print using a large-format digital printer
- Gained an insight into techniques used in industry
- Have produced a range of design samples printed on a variety of textiles
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Sketchbook with personal visual references and inspirations, such as drawings, photographs, cut-outs from magazines etc
- Fabric swatches that inspire you
- A USB memory stick for saving your work
IMPORTANT - Adobe ID Login for Short Course Students
Students will need to create an account with Adobe (unless you already have one) in order to access the Adobe suite at the college - instructions are included below. You will need to use a personal email address to create this. If you already have an account with Adobe, please make sure you bring your login details with you on the first day of the course.
Please note:
- The software will only be accessible when logged into a UAL networked computer
- The same account can be used outside of the University, but software will only be accessible through a personal paid subscription that students will need to set up independently
- You can still create an account on the day but doing this beforehand will save time and avoid delays to the start of the class
- If you already have an Adobe ID/ subscription you can use this on your short course rather than setting up a new account
- If you do not already have Photoshop, you can sign up for a free 7 day trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. Please note a credit card is required to register for the free trial. The subscription must be cancelled on the date provided by Adobe if you do not wish to continue onto a paid account
To create an account students will need to:
- Go to the Adobe Sign in page.
- Select 'Create an account'
- Enter your details and select 'Create account'
Tutor
Laura Baker
Laura Baker is an experienced lecturer in the Textiles programme at Central Saint Martins as well as specialist in 2D print and surface pattern for Fashion and Textiles. She has worked as a textile designer in industry and on a freelance basis for fashion and interiors companies internationally. She is also author of the publication 'Laser Cutting for Fashion and Textiles'.Book a course
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