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: 02.03.2022 - 08.04.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Maarit Salolainen, Sini Parkkinen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
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 for whole curriculum period:
participation, learning diaries, project deliverables
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
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 for whole curriculum period:
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
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Information for students who are taking the course Jacquard and Woven Fabrics Workshop: the schedules can be adjusted so that taking this course in the same semester is possible. Students can work on an assignment which combines content on both courses.
The decision by Vice Dean Rasmus Vuori in pandemic conditions 2021: Content and workload have changed.
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Spring IV
2021-2022 Spring IV
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MUO-E1035
Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts
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