Digital Design for Custom Textiles: Patterns as Narration for Stage and Film

Author:   Amber Marisa Cook
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781138084179


Pages:   146
Publication Date:   03 December 2018
Format:   Paperback
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Digital Design for Custom Textiles: Patterns as Narration for Stage and Film is a beginner's guide for creating custom textile patterns for performing arts production, with an emphasis on storytelling through design using hand and digital design techniques. The book offers essential information for the beginning digital designer, such as: methods of designing patterns, appliqués, and unique textures for custom textiles; custom textile examples including various styles of pattern repeats, digital embroidery, and cut and sew textiles; full-color, step-by-step instructions and practice exercises; production timelines; a textiles and patterns glossary. Digital Design for Custom Textiles will allow students and design professionals to embrace digital media to enhance their work, apply digital alternatives to find the perfect fabrics and embellishments, and create more meaningful and personalized designs for the stage.

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Author:   Amber Marisa Cook
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.476kg
ISBN:  

9781138084179


ISBN 10:   1138084174
Pages:   146
Publication Date:   03 December 2018
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction: Why this book? Chapter 2: Getting Started: Concept and Timelines Chapter 3: The Elements and Principles of Design for Textiles Chapter 4: Textile Production Chapter 5: Technically Speaking: Digital Basics Chapter 6: Surface Work: Styles of Prints and Repeats Chapter 7: Render the Pattern: Creating Your Own Digital Textile Print Chapter 8: All in the Trimming: Digital Applique and Embroidery Chapter 9: Making Piece with It: Print, Cut, Sew Chapter 10: Final Dress: Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Process Glossary Resources Index

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Amber Marisa Cook is a costume and scenic designer whose work has appeared in regional and academic theatres across the United States, including Off Broadway. Currently Assistant Professor of Costume Design for the Conservatory at Southeast Missouri State University, Amber is a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829 and an alumna of The University of Michigan-Flint and Michigan State University. To find out more about Amber's work, please visit www.ambermcookdesign.com.

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