ITP201 Introduction Textile Screen Printing

Program Overview

ITP201 Introduction Textile Screen Printing is a 20-hour short course offered by NMIT for beginners. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills to explore various textile print methods, techniques, and designs. Through hands-on learning and experimentation, participants gain fundamental skills in screen printing, design preparation, and printing techniques. The course provides a foundation for careers in textile printing, design, and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

ITP201 Introduction Textile Screen Printing

is a 20-hour short course offered by the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT), designed for complete beginners. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills to explore and delve into various textile print methods, techniques, and designs.

Course objectives:

• Gain fundamental skills in screen printing through hands-on exploration of processes and equipment.
• Design, prepare, and use stencils and screens for textile printing projects.
• Develop hand-inking and color-mixing expertise for impactful textile designs on a range of fabrics and garments.
• Experiment and refine textile printing techniques for improved results.

Outline:

The course is structured as follows:

Module 1:

Introduction

• Introduction and overview of textile print methods and techniques

Module 2: Design Preparation

• Generating and adapting designs suitable for textile printing
• Utilizing photographic emulsions to prepare and coat screen stencils

Module 3 : Screen Printing Techniques

• Producing and incorporating freehand and hand-cut stencils for textile prints
• Mastering hand inking techniques with progression towards advanced methods during coursework

• Production and application of textile print designs on various fabric types and garments
• Color mixing for print designs
• Experimentation and exploration of different printing approaches and techniques

Assessment:

Participants' learning will be assessed through the following methods:

• Practical assessment of individual projects incorporating various textile printing techniques.
• Active engagement and participation throughout the course.
The criteria will emphasize:
• Proficient application of hand-inking skills and print techniques.
• Original designs and creative use of printing processes.
• Safe and appropriate usage of equipment and materials.

Teaching:

Teaching methods:

The course adopts hands-on learning and exploration through practical exercises and individual projects.

Careers:

The course provides students with the foundational skills and expertise to pursue careers as textile printers or screen printers, designers and artists. This knowledge can also open doors to opportunities in related areas such as fashion design or illustration.

• Students are encouraged to bring a variety of fabrics or pre-owned clothing to print on during the course.