Print Design Project (Semester 5) Notes
Subject Overview
This Semester 5 Print Design Project continues the print design methodology from Semester 4, taking students through a fresh design brief, forecast-driven mood boards, and a finished, exhibited print collection using mixed media and CAD colour separation. This is a 2-credit core practical paper across 3 units.
Subject at a glance
3
Units
12
Topics
2
Credits
3
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Unit-wise Syllabus
3 units — click WhatsApp below to get the full notes for each
Unit 1: Design brief & process
Developing a professional design brief, understanding the design process for a printed collection
- 1
Client and market
- 2
Product and end use
- 3
Target customer
- 4
Season and trend direction
- 5
Colours and techniques
- 6
Budget and timeline
Study guide
In this second print project you write a professional design brief for a printed range and plan the design process. Define the target customer and season clearly in your brief.
Unit 2: Forecast research & mood boards
- Forecast research
- developing a sketchbook
- making a mood board
- developing a colour board and colour palette
- 1Study trend forecasts
- 2Fill a sketchbook
- 3Build a mood board
- 4Extract a colour palette
- 5Develop motifs
Study guide
You research forecasts, keep a sketchbook, and build mood and colour boards and palettes. Use trend reports and your own observation together.
Unit 3: Print production & exhibition
- Experimental mixed-media techniques including hand printing on fabric
- developing a collection of prints in repeats
- understanding the industrial printing process
- using CAD for colour separations and repeat permutations
- illustrating end use
- planning and executing an exhibition of the print collection
Methods
Block, screen, stencil
Rotary screen, digital inkjet
Volume
Small batches, unique
Large runs
Repeat
Visible variation
Exact repeats
Colour separation
Manual
CAD-based
Study guide
You produce hand-printed and mixed-media experiments, develop a collection of repeat prints, use CAD for colour separations, illustrate end uses and plan an exhibition. Show the range on actual products where possible.
Why Print Design Project (Semester 5) Matters
Repeating the print process at a higher level builds a mature, professional collection and a stronger portfolio.
How to Prepare for Print Design Project (Semester 5)
- Raise your level of research and finishing from the earlier project.
- Present your collection with product mock-ups.
- Collect feedback from faculty and industry visitors.
Print Design Project (Semester 5): Frequently Asked Questions
What is a colour separation?
A colour separation splits a multi-colour design into separate layers, one per colour, ready for screen or digital printing.