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Jul 06, 2025
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FS 1200 - Introduction to Textiles + Materials
Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio
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-use. 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 woven, knit, and non-woven materials.
- 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
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