CDP3111: Soft Furnishing

The aim of this unit is to provide the opportunity for students to become designer makers by exploring, at some depth, this specific craft in which they will use inspirational source material to design items of an advanced nature. The work will be based on a highly personal approach to innovative ideas and traditional techniques, requiring advanced practical skills in the creation of craft items.

Students will develop the ability to explore the craft and materials in new ways. A thorough knowledge of materials, processes and techniques will support and give an informed background to innovative practice.

Workbooks will record supporting knowledge – visual and written notes, sampled ideas and techniques where appropriate, diagrams and technical specifications on the development of design briefs, sources of inspiration, materials, processes and techniques.

Students evaluate the completed work, processes and techniques used, to inform future work.