About this course

Assessment Overview:

This course includes a combination of practical assignments and self-reflection activities to assess your understanding and progress. Each lesson has its corresponding coursework that you must complete. The assignments range from collecting plant materials to applying techniques such as extracting botanical colours and pattern creation. The final assessment involves creating a botanical textile print, this could be for a portfolio of work, upcycling a piece of clothing or preparing a piece of art of hang in your home.

Types of Assessment:

• Practical Coursework: For each lesson, you will complete a hands-on project, such as collecting materials, extracting colours, or painting fabric. These projects are assessed based on the application of the techniques learned in the lesson.
• Self-Reflection: After completing each piece of coursework, you'll engage in self-reflection to assess your learning and creative progress. This exercise helps you identify areas of improvement and what excites you most about the process. Use the forums to share your experience, ask questions and help fellow learners.
• Final Project: The final assessment is a large-scale botanical textile print, which synthesizes all the techniques you've learned. You will be expected to create a print that showcases your style and ability to apply various painting methods effectively.

Feedback Structure:

Feedback will be provided throughout the course to guide your learning journey and ensure continuous improvement. Here's how feedback will be structured:

• Formative Feedback: You'll receive light touch formative feedback from peers and your tutor Emma, through the course's Q&A forums. This feedback is designed to help you make adjustments to your work as you progress. Share photos, ask questions and your tutor can help guide you through each lesson.
• Peer Feedback: Engage with other learners by sharing your coursework in forums and receiving constructive feedback from your peers. This will give you additional insights and allow for collaborative learning.
• Summative Feedback: At the end of the course, you will receive detailed feedback on your final project submission. This feedback will assess your overall understanding and the quality of your large-scale textile print.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Creativity and Innovation: How well do you apply the techniques and methods to create something unique and expressive? Does your work show personal style and experimentation?
• Technical Skill: How well do you execute the techniques in colour extraction, experimenting with modifiers,  fabric preparation, and pattern creation? Are the materials used in the assignments effectively transformed into the desired outcomes?
• Application of Techniques: How effectively do you use the learned techniques to achieve the desired result in each coursework assignment? This includes extracting botanical pigments, creating your botanical lakes and transforming them into paint, applying the botanical paints, creating patterns, and finishing the final project.
• Completion and Presentation: Did you complete all assignments and meet the deadlines? How well is your final project presented, and does it demonstrate an understanding of the course objectives?

Submitting Your Work:

All coursework should be submitted via the course platform (if applicable). You will upload your final project along with any self-reflection answers and supporting materials. Late submissions may result in delayed feedback, so be sure to stay on track with the course schedule.

Reflection on Feedback:

Once you receive feedback, take time to reflect on the comments and suggestions. This is your opportunity to learn from your mistakes and successes, applying those insights to future creative endeavors. Feedback is a crucial part of your growth, so embrace it as a tool for improvement.