MUO-E1069 - Knits and Knitwear Studio, Lecture, 11.11.2022-7.12.2022

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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 successful completion of the course, student is able to:

-design a collection of knitted fabrics based on visual research and individual artistic expression

-document the techniques and materials used in the collection

-understand the properties of different yarn materials and basic knit structures as well as some of their derivates

-memorize safe and sustainable working methods in the knitting workshop

Credits: 6

Schedule: 11.11.2022 - 07.12.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anna-Mari Leppisaari

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:

    On the course, students are introduced to the principles of knitted fabrics and basic knit structures. Students design and realize a collection of knitted fabrics, based on visual research. The task includes documenting technical details of each fabric in product cards. Students practice analysing and marking knitted structures, as well as familiarize themselves with various yarn materials. They learn how to use hand flat knitting machines and work safely in the knitting workshop.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The final grade for the course is based on student’s attendance and participation in the contact teaching and the assignments that the students complete during the course. Students must attend and actively participate in at least 80% of the contact teachings. Introductory session is mandatory.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Overall workload 6 cr = 162 h. Minimum 80% attendance in contact teaching is required.

    Contact teaching: 60 h

    Independent work: 69 h

    Personal reflection: 32 h 

    Course evaluation: 1 h

DETAILS

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Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    For FaCT students the course is recommended to be taken in the 1st study year as part of the Experimental Textile Design or Innovative Fashion Design course. The course is included in the Textiles - Material and Structure Minor.

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn II
    2023-2024 Autumn II

    Enrollment :

    Registration in Sisu. Min. 5, max. 14 students. Priority order:

    1)Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design MA (FaCT) students

    2)Textiles-Material and Structure Minor students

    3)Exchange students in FaCT

    Students integrating the course to MUO-E1066 Experimental Textile Design or MUO-E1068 Innovative Fashion Design are prioritized. Please note: Students who have completed their BA degree will be prioritized.

    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-at-aalto-arts  

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