6 DAYS UNTIL MODULE 1 STARTS - Valuable Technical Workshop Videos

We’re on the OFFICIAL 10 DAY COUNTDOWN to the start of Module 1: Designing your way

On February 1, 2016 we’ll welcome students from around the globe for 5 weeks of design fun, to build a supportive community of new friends and show YOU just what the surface pattern design industry can offer!
Module 1 of The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design features a host of Bonus Technical Workshops created exclusively for Make it in Design by Rachael Taylor, to help you develop your technical capabilities to the point where you can deliver professional work to industry standard.

These are all offered as comprehensive video tutorials supported by downloadable PDFs, so you have the option to either work through them while the course is live, or follow them in your own time afterwards.

I have found this course much more valuable than my many years in college. For me the technical videos are a must. I have been trying for years to learn the basics of AI and PS without success. Now in a few weeks I am designing technical repeats and surface pattern concepts on my laptop – AMAZING Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. – Maria O, Module 1 September 2015

Here’s a list of the Bonus Technical Workshop videos you can find in Module 1, that introduce you to the fundamental elements for creating surface pattern.

Image Trace & Motif Manipulation in Adobe Illustrator – learn how to trace an original drawing, edit and manipulate your image and turn it into a simplistic surface pattern concept.
Basic Editing & Motif Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop – learn how to work with your scanned drawings, edit and manipulate them to create a simplistic surface pattern concept.

Applying Basic Colour & Selecting Pantones in Adobe Illustrator – explore how to apply colour and layering techniques to your artwork. Learn how to work with the geometric tool, Pantone libraries and apply Pantone colours. Learn to understand the impact of using colour to add another dimension to your designs.
Applying Basic Colour & Selecting Pantones in Adobe Photoshop – explore how to apply colour and layering techniques to your artwork. Learn how to work with Pantone libraries and apply Pantone colours. Understand colour basics and become more confident with experimenting with colour.
Creating Colour Palettes in Adobe Illustrator – explore colour palette creation using your own photography and inspiration. Learn how to use the type and geometric tools, place and embed images and save your file.

Creating Colour Palettes in Adobe Photoshop – explore colour palette creation using your own photography and inspiration. Learn how to choose fonts, use the type tool, experiment with opacity, place and embed images and save your file.
Creating a Digital Moodboard in Adobe Illustrator – learn how to open and place files, work with colour, use the geometric and type tools, how to present and compose your work and how to add extra details using the pencil, pen and effects tools, as well as how to save your work.
Creating a Technical Repeat Tile in Adobe Illustrator – learn how to create a technical repeat tile, set up at industry standards. Explore pattern, composition and seamless repeats.
Working with Mixed Media to Create a Surface Pattern Concept in Adobe Photoshop – explore how to edit and use mixed media artwork, manipulate it and turn it into a surface pattern concept – demonstrated using the work of the world renowned Kelly Rae Roberts.

Module 1: Designing your way starts on February 1, 2016. Read what this module has to offer, check out the brochure, 50 top reasons to join us and more on the main Module 1 course page.

It’s ideal for anyone interested in a future career as a surface pattern designer, those looking to refresh their design skills or simply rediscover their creative passion.

Module 1 is the first of 4 acclaimed modules that comprise The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design course.

If you have any questions, check out the FAQ page too (links on the top right of the module page) and if you can’t find the answer to your question, email [email protected] and we’d be more than happy to help!

Hope to see you soon!