Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successfully completing this course, student should be familiar with the field of interior textiles, technical requirements of the fabrics and basic terminology. Students should be is familiar with use of textiles in architecture and the textile design processes for interior textiles, their functional aspects as well as the use of different materials, textile techniques and finishings in different interior textile applications. Student should be able to search for further information on interior textiles and their properties and understands the basics of selecting textiles to high performance public spaces (contract textiles) and architecture.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 27.02.2019 - 05.04.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Maarit Salolainen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Maarit Salolainen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    2020-2021:

    The course includes lectures, tutoring, online company presentations as well as hands-on assignments. The lectures discuss the properties and requirements of various interior textiles such as upholstery fabrics, curtain fabrics and carpets both in the context of residential and contract use as well as information on textiles used in architecture. The assigments aim to use student s previous knowledge of textiles, product- or interior design to design or select interior fabrics suitable for a specific interior and use. The course includes one research-based assignment.

     

    2021-2022:

    The course includes lectures, tutoring, visits to companies as well as hands-on assignments. The lectures discuss the properties and requirements of various interior textiles such as upholstery fabrics, curtain fabrics and carpets both in the context of residential and contract use as well as information on textiles used in architecture. The assigments aim to use student s previous knowledge of textiles, product- or interior design to design or select interior fabrics suitable for a specific interior and use. The course includes one research-based assignment. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    participation, learning diaries, project deliverables

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    132 h = 5 ETCS

    45 h Contact teaching: Lectures, tutoring and online company presentations (2020-2021) 

    45 h Contact teaching: Lectures, tutoring and guided visits to companies (2021-2022) 

    72 h Assignments and individual work

    15 Own reflection

     

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Willbanks et al, Textiles for Residential and Commercial Interiors, Bloomsbury publishing

    Sinclair R,. Textiles and Fashion: Materials, Design and Technology

    Thompson R, Manufacturing Processes for Textile and Fashion Design Professionals 1st Edition

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action