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Course Description

surface design samples

Take your surface design techniques to the next level. In this continuation of Surface Design: Techniques I, students create more sophisticated, complex designs and repeat patterns.  Students work on paper and on fabric for initial motif/design creation, before digitizing their designs using the Adobe Suite and/or Procreate. Topics include dye processes such as mokume, sashiko, ice dyeing, stenciling, and resists/devoré. 

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

Specific coursework required for Certificate Students. All other students should have equivalent experience.

Students should be familiar with creating digital repeats. 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Surface Design: Techniques II
Type
Online
Days
Su
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Feb 08, 2026 to Apr 19, 2026
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 $650.00 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): 3/29/2026
  • 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.
  • Course details subject to change. After registering for a course, visit your Extension Portal to view the information you will need to know about your course(s) including materials list, classroom details, online resource links, etc. Be sure to check your Student Portal regularly for course updates and changes.
  • 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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