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City & Guilds Masterclass/Diploma in Design & Craft, Stitched Textiles 7716-68 with Barbara Weeks
We have established a reputation for good quality innovative work, within the structure of a friendly group.
What’s on offer? 7716-68 Level 3 Diploma Qualifications.
Who’s it for?
This Course is for advanced level students who wish to extend previous experience and skills.
There is the opportunity to build on chosen themes and you will be guided through Research and Design methods.
You will be expected to work with a degree of independence and be prepared to give and take critique in a group.
Projects will be focussed on developing specific Design Briefs and a thorough sampling of techniques.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Research for Design
A theme of your own choice is chosen and explored in depth.
Visual observation leads to practical experiments in a wide variety of media and materials.
The development of the research work is documented at the planning stage, as the work progresses and through evaluation. This piece of work will be used for at least one of the Craft Assessments.
Unit 2: Patchwork & Quilting
A design brief is the starting point for a hand crafted artefact.
Working designs develop ideas from Research into specific design proposals and include all the planning and sampling required to achieve a successful outcome.
- a Portfolio of experimental techniques
- a large quilt / wall hanging, minimum 150sq. cm.
- a 3d artefact, wearable, accessory, furnishing.
- a miniature quilt, not larger than 30 sq. cm.
Design work, based on mathematical progressions & sequences.
- a collection of fabrics & materials.
- a written, illustrated study: historical aspects and a study of four contemporary quilt makers.
Course Duration 2 years ( registration with City & Guilds lasts 3 yrs)
Wednesdays fortnightly 10 – 3pm. 6 x 5 week terms over 2 years.
What’s the cost?
£ 425 per year. A £212.50 deposit is payable on enrollment at least 6 weeks before course commencement. The second payment is payable on your first day.
Additional costs: City & Guilds one off fees ( approx £55 ) in the first year.
In the second year £37 approx. for completing certificates and results fees.
Note: Fees are reviewed annually.
New course starts January 2011 Mondays fortnightly.
Dates to be advised
If you are interested please contact us info@studio39.biz, or Barbara Weeks directly at barbara@barbaraweeks.com for advice.
