Syllabus

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successful completion of the course, the student is able to:

• Design a collection of woven fabrics based on visual research and artistic expression;
• Document the techniques and materials used in the samples;
• Understand the basic weaves and their derivatives and the basic principles in designing fabrics on shaft looms and computer-assisted dobby looms;
• Describe the interrelationship of weave structures and yarn materials to the resulting woven textile.

   

Credits: 6

Schedule: 01.11.2024 - 03.12.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

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:

  The course introduces students to the basic woven structures, their derivatives and different yarn types and materials. The course consists of practice-led studio work, demonstrations, lectures, tutoring, and critiques. Students are familiarized with digital methods for drafting weaves and operating dobby looms. Students explore the studio practices and processes by weaving and designing a collection of fabrics on shaft looms and computer-assisted dobby looms with dedicated warps. The assignment, based on a concept involving storytelling and individual artistic expression, includes documenting the technical details of each woven sample in a product card.

  FaCT students: the course is recommended to be taken in the 1st study year as part of the MUO-Experimental Textile Design course. It is intended for students without equivalent basic knowledge of woven fabrics from BA-level studies at Aalto. Prior discussion with the academic advisor is required.

     

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 (6cr): 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

Study Material

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Provided in MyCourses.

  Course Literature:

  Salolainen, M. Interwoven - Exploring Materials and Structures. Aalto ARTS Books, 2022

     

Substitutes for Courses

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Teaching Language: English

  Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
  2025-2026 Autumn II

  Registration:

  Registration in Sisu. Min. amount of students 5, maximum 11.

  Priority order:

  1. Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design MA (FaCT) students
  2. Textiles - Material and Structure Minor students
  3. Exchange students in FaCT
  4. Textile Chemistry and Design Minor students (quota max 1)

  Students integrating the course into MUO-1066 Experimental Textile Design are prioritized. Please note that Students who have completed their BA degree will also be prioritized.

  Otherwise, 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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