Digital Print On Textiles

This beginners course will teach you how to design and print using a large format digital printer. Photoshop and Illustrator will be used to manipulate images and the resulting designs will be printed on both digital and sublimation printers.

You will be given an insight into techniques currently used in industry and will finish the course with a range of design samples printed on a variety of textiles. You will be able to print for both fashion and interiors. The aim is to encourage students to produce work that will make a unique addition to a portfolio and offer a new dimension to their existing textile abilities.

Topics covered include:

• Using a digital printer as well as using heat transfer
• Sublimation print techniques
• Use of appropriate textiles will be discussed
• Whenever possible, the course will include a visit to an exhibition to look at designers' works

Entry requirements: You will need some basic knowledge of working with Photoshop and Illustrator on Mac computers.

Level: Beginners.

Students only have access to the print room and printing facilities during allocated class hours.

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older