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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ARTS 205 - Fundamentals of Fabric Design


PREREQUISITES: ARTS 101 - Life and Object Drawing II  and ARTS 102 - Color and Design Theory I  
PROGRAM: Fine Arts
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018

A critical thinking and studio course that explores the various dyeing, stitching and surface design techniques used in fabric design and its application in the realm of two-dimensional fine arts. Critical thinking, problem-solving and manual techniques will be emphasized equally.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Discuss and understand the difference between dyes and pigments.
  2. Use multiple levels of tools and materials to design, print and manipulate fabrics.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of historical and/or cultural significance of fabric.
  4. Create a sample set of fabric swatches for future reference.
  5. Apply advanced elements and principles of design.
  6. Apply complex and advanced creative and visual problem-solving skills.
  7. Demonstrate descriptive and analytical skills in thinking and writing.
  8. Generate ideas using notes and thumbnails.
  9. Explore historical and contemporary relationships and content in regards to fabric art and design.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Common household dyes
  • Fiber reactive dyes
  • Complex idea development
  • Manipulated fabrics
  • Composition
  • Natural dyes
  • Craft and execution
  • Textile pigment
  • Detailed problem solving
  • The creative process
  • Dyeing techniques

 
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