Category: Textile & Fibers – DFD

This in-depth historical study examines the development of textiles and the events relating to their influence. Beginning with the Han Dynasty in China, moving to Byzantium, and then to the nineteenth century Industrial Revolution; this course tracks the exchange of color, motif, and fibers through trade. Also reviewed are textiles of India, the Near East, Egypt, Northern Africa, and Europe. Extensive reading and research are required. Students respond to content through detailed notebooks and studio projects.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFD 111

This course explores garment construction, metaphor, and personal adornment. Students will develop skills in basic pattern drafting and machine sewing techniques. There will be slide presentations, visiting artists, and weekly readings about various designers and artists who approach clothing with an artistic vision. This course is an excellent follow-up to Stitched Assemblage.

Credits: 3

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The Special Project class is offered on an occasional basis, with course content specific to the area(s) being explored.

Credits: 3

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Independent Study is available to students who are at Junior or Senior level standing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above. The student may receive approval to work in an area or on a project that is not otherwise offered or addressed in the regular curriculum. An Independent Study should include opportunities for individual student voice and provide a space for diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours. The student must submit to the chairperson of the department in which they wish to study, an Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less) of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason for choosing to study independently. Once the department chairperson provides approval and the instructor for the Independent Study is determined, the faculty member must write an Independent Study Syllabus with education goals, learning outcomes, meeting dates, course expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for certification.

Credits: 3

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This course is an introduction to a variety of hands-on fiber and material techniques in order to develop a broad understanding of the fiber arts and textile design with emphasis on 2D surfaces. Techniques may include pattern design, block printing, screen-printing, silk painting, fabric dyeing, embellishment, and applique. The study of techniques is augmented with slide presentations, visiting artists and field trips.

Credits: 3

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This course is an introduction to a variety of hands-on fiber and material techniques with emphasis on pliable fiber structures. Students develop a broad understanding of fiber arts and textile design. Techniques may include felting, yarn creation, off-loom weaving, knitting, crochet, or basketry. The study of techniques is augmented with slide presentations, visiting artists, and field trips.

Credits: 3

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This course is an introduction to floor loom hand weaving through a series of material studies and finished projects. Students study basic weave structures through the research and exploration of color, fiber, and texture. Special focus is placed on sourcing color and material inspiration for fine art and applied design contexts.

Credits: 3

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Students explore stitch by learning hand embroidery, sewing machine, and digital technologies used to construct images and pattern. While exploring traditional embellishment techniques, and unconventional materials such as water-soluble embroidery film, construction materials, found and recycled items. Participants are encouraged to develop a personal visual language through a series of class and individual projects. The course challenges students to develop concepts and ideas that expand the traditional notions of embellishment.

Credits: 3

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The workshop style format of this class introduces students to a variety of printing methods using hand-cut stencils and photo emulsion. Techniques include preparing original artwork for multi-color patterned yardage, improvisational (freestyle) printing, and engineering placement prints. Textile pigments, thickened dye, and discharge pastes will be introduced. Special focus is placed on material exploration, color mixing, and registration of multiple screens.

Credits: 3

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This course explores piecing, quilting, applique, embellishment, and stitched collage. Basic machine and hand sewing will be introduced to produce pliable, layered, and sculptural surfaces. Traditional and nontraditional materials combinations and fabric manipulation techniques will function as the “skin” of armature-based sculptural constructions. An overview of historical and contemporary fiber works will provide framework for students to experiment.

Credits: 3

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