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FIBRE AND DECORATIVE PRODUCT DESIGN

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

On completion of this Expressive Form, students should develop the ability to identify, prepare and
manipulate fibres and other suitable materials utilising a variety of techniques to produce functional
or decorative objects.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to:

1. create drawings relevant to fibre and decorative product design;

2. analyse the cultural, economic and expressive value of fibre and decorative product design;

3. apply the elements and principles of design in producing decorative and functional objects;

4. use appropriate processes, materials and techniques for producing fibre arts;

5. use appropriate processes, materials and techniques for producing decorative and utilitarian
craft items;

6. utilise a design process to satisfy the specifications of a design brief;

7. apply appropriate health and safety procedures;

8. combine traditional and contemporary materials, designs and processes used in the
Caribbean and internationally in producing three-dimensional fibre arts and decorative craft
items; and,

9. critique own work and that of established local, regional and international artists.

CONTENT

1. Create Drawings:

1. Sketches;

2. Illustrations; and,

3. Experimental.

2. Cultural, economic and expressive value of product design:

1. functions of product design in society;

2. careers; and,

3. use of product design as expressive and creative outlet.

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