FS 1200 - Introduction to Textiles + Materials

Credits: 3

This course will introduce students to identifying raw materials and fibers, how they are processed and what they are used for. Students will learn fabric names for industry communication and the hand-feel and material qualities in order to understand their seasonal end uses and strategies for design and merchandising. They will learn the differences between woven, knit and non-woven techniques, aesthetics and end uses. The variety of dyeing, and printing processes will be covered as well as manipulated fabrics and embellishments such as embroidery, beading, distressing etc. And finally, they will preview some alternative, innovative and sustainable developments in the materials of the future.

Prerequisites: FS 1000 - Fashion Industry Survey

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding of raw materials natural and synthetic - their differences, where they come from and how they are processed.
Understand the technical and aesthetic differences between a woven, knit and non-woven material.
Learn material names, hand-feel and their possible end uses.
Understand the variety of dyeing, printing and embellishment techniques.
Gain an awareness of innovations in the materials of the future.

FS1200 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Textile Directory, ISBN: 978-9887711094

Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book Revised Second Edition, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1913947613
Required Course Materials:
Tools:
Loupe
Fabric scissors
Double-sided tape
Magic tape

Supplies:
Fabric swatches
Pencil
Sketchpad
Aluminum foil
Lighter
Tweezers
Yarn roving
Weaving loom
2 skeins/balls yarn
Thick yarn
Organic dye materials-red cabbage, beets and onions skins, salt.
Bandanas for dyeing/printing
Fabric Paint
Cardstock for stencils

Software:
Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point, Excel
Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat