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Course Description

Fabric surface with many curved teal and pink lines

This introductory course provides a survey of techniques and design foundations central to today’s surface designer production methods. Students are introduced to foundational 2D design and color theory concepts while gaining hands-on practice with tools and techniques. Techniques 1 focuses on hands-on paper art methods that include Collage, Goauche painting, Blockprinting, Botanical Printing, and Cyanotypes. Students end the semester with a personal final project to dive deeper into these techniques.

Note:
- Surface Design Techniques  I, II, and III run concurrently with student cohorts working on unique course content under the guidance of the instructor.

Prerequisites

None

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Surface Design: Techniques I
Type
Online
Days
Sa
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Feb 15, 2025 to Apr 26, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • On-Line Distance Learning
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $625.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
3 CEUs
Instructors
Materials List
Section Notes
  • Students must be 18+ years of age to enroll.
  • This course includes 30 hours of class time plus at least 15 hours of homework time.
  • No Class Meeting(s): 3/22/25
  • All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
  • Course teaching method:  Synchronous
    • Synchronous: Taught through an online learning environment, allowing for the instructor and students to meet during scheduled times. Includes lectures, demos and discussions via Zoom.
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  • Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course. 
     
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