Surface Design
  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
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Surface Design

Issued by ArtCenter College of Design

Earners of this badge have successfully completed four introductory-level courses in surface design and gained an understanding of surface design concepts and collections, terminology, basic software knowledge, and technical requirements for printing on fabric, wallpaper, ceramics, plastic, paper and other surfaces. The badge earner has also gained an understanding of licensing and print on demand practices and has created a professional quality portfolio of collections.

  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Months
  • Cost Paid
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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Develop artwork to create patterns through the processes of hand-drawing, scanning, and refinement in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Show competencies in setting up accurate repeat patterns, changing colors, and determining scale and textures using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of design licensing, selling, copyrights, and contracts.
  • Apply designed patterns to actual fabric and product samples produced via Print on Demand technology, and create a portfolio comprised of 12 or more collections, including themes in demand by manufacturers.
  • Complete Surface Design 1 (formerly titled Intro to Surface Design)
  • Complete Surface Design 2
  • Complete Monetizing Artwork: Licensing & Print On Demand
  • Surface Design 3 (formerly titled Advanced Surface Design)
  • Complete the required courses listed above with a grade of B or better.