Topic outline

  • Schedule

    Yellow = compulsory lectures and meetings

    Blue=compulsory tutoring, book a slot (1 for tutored Working on TC-2 looms, 1 for tutoring about timetable and project plan and 1 for mid course check)

    Green=optional tutoring, book a slot if you need to

    SAMPLES will be cut from the TC2 XS abd TC2 XL looms on Monday mornings 9:00 - 12:00 (during the maintenance break), they are stored in the box on the window by the looms


    Wed 12.1

    9.15 - 12, Zoom

    Introduction to jacquard fabrics and to the course

    Lecture: Industrial weaving and jacquard design

    13.15 - 17, Zoom

    Lecture: Basics of jacquard design in Photoshop (not compulsory for students who have completed the Textile Collection, processes and finishes-course)

    Bring to class: a pattern design in indexed colors (2-8 colors), width of design 1300 or 3300 pixels.


    Fri 14.1

    9.15 - 11, Zoom

    Lecture: No bindings - method for jacquard design in Photoshop

    Bring to class: a pattern design in grayscale mode, width of design 1300 or 3300 pixels.

    13.15 - 17, S001

    Tutored working on TC-2 looms - book a slot for 14.1 or 19.1. In addition, Introduction to standard warp shaft looms available for the course can be included for students who are not familiar with them yet.


    Wed 19.1

    13.15 - 17, S001

    Tutored working on TC-2 looms - book a slot for 14.1 or 19.1. In addition, Introduction to standard warp shaft looms available for the course can be included for students who are not familiar with them yet.


    Wed 26.1

    9.15-12, M101

    Jacquard designs with multiple weft systems, including fil coupe and uneven ratio of weft systems

    Bring to class:  a pattern design in indexed colors (2-8 colors), width of design 1300 or 3300 pixels.

    13.15-17, O204

    Individual tutoring: timetables and project plans / Book a slot


    Tue 1.2

    Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed


    Wed 2.2

    9.15 - 12, M101

    Lecture: Double weave in jacquard + Stitching the layers

    Bring to class: a pattern design in indexed colors (2-8 colors), width of design 1300 or 3300 pixels 

    13.15 - 15

    Lecture: Fixing proportions of a pattern

    Bring to class: your samples woven this far if possible. If not, measure the woven samples on loom, and write down the numbers or picks woven in them.

    15.15 - 17, L101

    Individual tutoring: timetables and project plans / Book a slot


    Wed 9.2

    9.15 - 14, M101

    Lectures: Advanced multilayered structures in jacquard: 

    Three or more layered structures

    Uneven ratio of fabric layers in the structure

    Bring to class: a pattern design in indexed colors (2-8 colors), width of design 1300 or 3300 pixels.

    14 - 16, M101 and S001

    Introduction to online learning material: Advanced Woven Fabrics with Dobby Looms, and the looms and warps used for this project (not for students who have completed the Textile Collection, processes and finishes-course or Woven Fabrics Design - course in their BA)

    15 - 17, M101

    Individual tutoring especially about files: Book a slot if needed


    Tue 15.2

    Individual tutoring especially about yarn orders: Book a slot if needed


    Wed 16.2

    9.15 - 14, M101

    Lecture: Advanced multilayered structures in jacquard: 

    Filled double weave

    Stitching the layers with an extra weft

    Bring to class: a pattern design in indexed colors (2-8 colors), width of design 1300 or 3300 pixels.

    14.15 - 15, M101

    Lecture: Using the industrial weaving machine in Aalto: Preparing the files, booking etc.



    Tue 22.2

    Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed 


    Wed 2.3

    Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed 


    Wed 9.3

    13.15-15,  Q202
    Mini lecture: Calculating the weft usage + Meeting & Group tutoring: bring your newest samples

    + Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed 


    Thu 17.3

    Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed 


    Wed 23.3

    Individual tutoring: Mid course check / Book a slot


    Thu 31.3

    Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed 


    Wed 6.4 

    13.15 - 14.15, L102 + 14.15 - 15.00, P001 Textile Printing Workshop

    Mini lecture: Finishings for woven fabrics and introduction to finishing machinery in textile printing workshop. Take some samples to try out steaming. (not compulsory for students who have completed the Textile Collection, processes and finishes-course)

    + Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed 


    Wed 13.4

    Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed 


    Wed 20.4

    13.15-15, L102

    Mini lecture: Working as a woven fabrics designer, Meeting & Group tutoring: bring your newest samples

    + Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed 


    Mon 25.4

    Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed


    Wed 4.5

    Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed 


    Wed 11.5

    Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed 


    Wed 18.5

    13.15 - 15, L101

    Lecture: Product cards and presentation

    + Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed 


    Wed 25.5

    Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed 


    Wed 1.6

    13.15 - 17, L101, FINAL CRITIC


    X.X

    Building the exhibition (for those who want to participate - this is not compulsory part of the course)