Surface Design
Spring 2012: January 30 - May 21
SD 102 Decorative Papers and Greeting Cards
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Students design and paint greeting cards and decorative wrapping paper using various media. Card formats include die-cut, pop-up, and French-fold with emphasis on trends and holidays.
SD 112 Textile Color Fundamentals
2 credits
In-state $332 Out-of-state $994
Introduction to traditional color theories and systems through comparisons and analysis. Color experimentation for use in textile fashion and home furnishing fabrics is developed in opaque watercolor (gouache).
SD 121 Studio Practices
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Students create painted designs and patterns for fashion fabrics appropriate for apparel using opaque watercolor (gouache). Emphasis is on developing original design concepts and exploring industry standards.
SD 141 Nature Studies
1.5 credits
In-state $249 Out-of-state $745.50
Study of design in nature as a source of inspiration for textile design. Students analyze growth and structure of plants and other forms of nature using live flowers and marine life as models for drawing and painting in representational techniques. (G6: Arts)
SD 157 Wallcovering Design
1.5 credits
In-state $249 Out-of-state $745.50
This course focuses on the creative development of original wallcoverings. Through the study of historical documents and references, students explore design and production methods needed to create multi-layered compositions. They learn about the wallcovering market through the introduction of home furnishing trends, design styles, and current production standards.
SD 183 Screen Printing: T-Shirts and Related Products
2 credits
In-state $342 Out-of-state $1,004
(includes $10.00 lab fee)
Using modern screen print technology, students create original engineered designs for T-shirts and related products. Color mixing principles and screen printing techniques are taught.
SD 224 Computer-Aided Print Design
1.5 credits
In-state $249 Out-of-state $745.50
Online section: In-state $271.50 Out-of-state $768
Using Adobe Photoshop, students scan images and create original designs, repeats, colorways, and coordinates targeting specific markets. Emphasis is on creative use of the software, awareness of industry trends, and the development of an original portfolio of digitally produced designs.
SD 227 Painting on Fabric
2 credits
In-state $332 Out-of-state $994
Students paint directly on silk, cotton, and synthetic fabrics, using appropriate pigments or dyes for setting colors permanently. Explores use of hand-painted fabrics for home furnishings, fashion, and studio applications.
SD 271 Textile/Surface Design Using Adobe Illustrator
2 credits
In-state $332 Out-of-state $994
Prerequisite: SD 224
Students learn to use Adobe Illustrator for application to textile and surface design and gain proficiency in working between Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Target markets and the creative use of software for portfolio development is emphasized.
SD 303 Screen Printing with Typographic Imagery
1.5 credits
In-state $340.50 Out-of-state $906
Prerequisites: CD 322 and GD 312
For Graphic Design students. The process and possibilities of screen printing as a medium of expression and reproduction are explored. Students focus on computer-generated typographic imagery and the effects of manipulation through this process.
SD 321 Advanced Hand Screen-printing for Portfolio Development
2 credits
In-state $454 Out-of-state $1,208
Prerequisite: SD 185 or SD 229
This course explores advanced methods of developing repeats and printing techniques for long table fabrics. Students choose a market and produce a line of fabrics for a specific client, while developing personal style and professionalism in a modern screen-printing environment. Autographic as well as digitally produced positives may be used to produce large screens that will be printed in repeat and in multiple colorways.
SD 471 Advanced CAD with Adobe Photoshop and Fashion Studio
1.5 credits
In-state $340.50 Out-of-state $906
Prerequisite: SD 224
Students develop advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop applied to surface design. Fashion Studio software is incorporated into the course, with the objective of designing product for a global marketplace using current trend information.
SD 101 Experimental Screen Printing
3 credits
In-state $508 Out-of-state $1,501
(includes $10.00 lab fee)
Students experiment in designing with screens and printing on fabric while working in an actual workshop surrounding. Includes screen making, color mixing, and printing techniques.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 10488 | 15A | T | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | A581 |
SD 102 Decorative Papers and Greeting Cards
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Students design and paint greeting cards and decorative wrapping paper using various media. Card formats include die-cut, pop-up, and French-fold with emphasis on trends and holidays.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 4618 | 15A | R | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | C504 |
SD 112 Textile Color Fundamentals
2 credits
In-state $332 Out-of-state $994
Introduction to traditional color theories and systems through comparisons and analysis. Color experimentation for use in textile fashion and home furnishing fabrics is developed in opaque watercolor (gouache).
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14512 | 15A | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C501 |
SD 121 Studio Practices
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Students create painted designs and patterns for fashion fabrics appropriate for apparel using opaque watercolor (gouache). Emphasis is on developing original design concepts and exploring industry standards.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14575 | 15A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C507 |
| & W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C507 |
SD 141 Nature Studies
1.5 credits
In-state $249 Out-of-state $745.50
Study of design in nature as a source of inspiration for textile design. Students analyze growth and structure of plants and other forms of nature using live flowers and marine life as models for drawing and painting in representational techniques. (G6: Arts)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14518 | 15A | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C501 |
SD 157 Wallcovering Design
1.5 credits
In-state $249 Out-of-state $745.50
This course focuses on the creative development of original wallcoverings. Through the study of historical documents and references, students explore design and production methods needed to create multi-layered compositions. They learn about the wallcovering market through the introduction of home furnishing trends, design styles, and current production standards.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14519 | 15A | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C502 |
SD 183 Screen Printing: T-Shirts and Related Products
2 credits
In-state $342 Out-of-state $1,004
(includes $10.00 lab fee)
Using modern screen print technology, students create original engineered designs for T-shirts and related products. Color mixing principles and screen printing techniques are taught.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 12678 | 15A | W | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | A581 |
| 5476 | 15B | R | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | A581 |
| 11437 | 15C | F | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | A581 |
SD 224 Computer-Aided Print Design
1.5 credits
In-state $249 Out-of-state $745.50
Online section: In-state $271.50 Out-of-state $768
Using Adobe Photoshop, students scan images and create original designs, repeats, colorways, and coordinates targeting specific markets. Emphasis is on creative use of the software, awareness of industry trends, and the development of an original portfolio of digitally produced designs.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 11435 | 15A | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C409 |
| 7663 | 15B | F | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C227 |
| 14620 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
SD 227 Painting on Fabric
2 credits
In-state $332 Out-of-state $994
Students paint directly on silk, cotton, and synthetic fabrics, using appropriate pigments or dyes for setting colors permanently. Explores use of hand-painted fabrics for home furnishings, fashion, and studio applications.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 6486 | 15A | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C506 |
| 10623 | 15B | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C506 |
SD 271 Textile/Surface Design Using Adobe Illustrator
2 credits
In-state $332 Out-of-state $994
Prerequisite: SD 224
Students learn to use Adobe Illustrator for application to textile and surface design and gain proficiency in working between Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Target markets and the creative use of software for portfolio development is emphasized.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 12591 | 15A | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C415C |
SD 303 Screen Printing with Typographic Imagery
1.5 credits
In-state $340.50 Out-of-state $906
Prerequisites: CD 322 and GD 312
For Graphic Design students. The process and possibilities of screen printing as a medium of expression and reproduction are explored. Students focus on computer-generated typographic imagery and the effects of manipulation through this process.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 12696 | 65A | S | 1:10 pm-4:00 pm | A581 |
SD 321 Advanced Hand Screen-printing for Portfolio Development
2 credits
In-state $454 Out-of-state $1,208
Prerequisite: SD 185 or SD 229
This course explores advanced methods of developing repeats and printing techniques for long table fabrics. Students choose a market and produce a line of fabrics for a specific client, while developing personal style and professionalism in a modern screen-printing environment. Autographic as well as digitally produced positives may be used to produce large screens that will be printed in repeat and in multiple colorways.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14576 | 65A | M | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | A581 |
SD 471 Advanced CAD with Adobe Photoshop and Fashion Studio
1.5 credits
In-state $340.50 Out-of-state $906
Prerequisite: SD 224
Students develop advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop applied to surface design. Fashion Studio software is incorporated into the course, with the objective of designing product for a global marketplace using current trend information.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 12263 | 65A | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C415A |
* Course is only available to degree candidates but may open up to
non-degree students pending availability during the add/drop period.
** Course is only available to evening/weekend degree candidates
but may open up to non-degree students pending availability during the
add/drop period.














