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. In addition, one for Advanced Dobby Mid Course Check for students who have not completed Textile Collection, Materials in Fashion or Woven Fabrics design - courses in their BA)

      Green=optional tutoring, book a slot if you have questions

      Grey=Advanced Workshop Project

      SAMPLES will be cut from the TC2 XS and 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 11.1

      9.15-12, Q103

      Introduction to jacquard fabrics and to the course

      Lecture: Industrial weaving and jacquard design

      13.15-17, M101

      Lectures and demo: Basics of jacquard design in Photoshop, Introduction to online learning material: Advanced Woven Fabrics with Dobby Looms (not compulsory for students who have completed the Textile Collection, Materials in Fashion in their BA, latter not compulsory either for students who have completed Woven Fabrics Design in their BA)

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


      FRI 13.1

      9.15-10, M101

      Lecture and demo: "No bindings -method" for jacquard design in Photoshop

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

      10.15-11, S001

      Introduction to shaft looms available for the course, Hilda Niemelä

      11-17, S001

      Tutored working on TC-2 looms - book a slot

      Help with shaft looms and Weave Point, Hilda


      WED 25.1

      9.15-13, M101 (Lunch break 10.30-12)

      Lecture and demo: Woven jacquard structures with multiple weft systems

      Bring to class: a pattern design in indexed colors (2-4 colors), width of design 1300 or 3300 pixels.

      13.15-17, Q103

      Individual tutoring: timetables and project plans / Book a slot

      13.15-17, S001

      Help with shaft looms and Weave Point, Hilda (no need to book a slot)


      WED 1.2

      9.15-12, M101

      Lecture: Jacquards with multi-layered structures, Demo: Double weave in jacquard + Stitching the layers

      Bring to class: a pattern design in indexed colors (2-4 colors), width of design 1300 or 3300 pixels 

      13.15-15

      Lecture and demo: Fixing proportions of a pattern

      Bring to class: your samples woven this far and measuring tape/ruler. NOTE: you should have written down how many picks are woven in each sample.

      15.15-17, Q103

      Individual tutoring: timetables and project plans / Book a slot


      WED 8.2

      9.15-11, O112

      Meeting & Group tutoring: bring your newest samples

      11.15-15, M101, S001

      Individual tutoring about files (M101) or yarn orders (S001): Book a slot if needed

      13.15-17, S001

      Help with shaft looms and Weave Point, Hilda (no need to book a slot)


      WED 15.2

      9.15-10.30, M101

      Introduction to online-lectures and examples on advanced multi-layered structures

      10.45-12, M101

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

      13.15-15, O204

      Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed

      13.15-17, S001

      Advanced Dobby Mid Course Check with Hilda, Book a slot (not for students who have completed Textile Collection, Materials in Fashion or Woven Fabrics design in their BA)


      WED 1.3

      9.15-12, O008

      Intro for Advanced Workshop Project - join if you have signed up for it

      12-13, O204

      Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed


      WED 8.3

      13.15-15, M134 Otakaari 1

      Mini lecture: Calculating the weft usage + Meeting & Group tutoring: bring your newest samples

      15.15-17, M134 Otakaari 1

      Advanced Dobby Final Critique and Discussion (not for students who have completed Textile Collection, Materials in Fashion or Woven Fabrics design in their BA)


      WED 15.3

      15-17 Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed, O204


      WED 5.4

      13-17 Individual tutoring: Mid course check / Book a slot, O204


      WED 26.4 

      13.15-15 M134

      Mini lecture: Finishes for woven fabrics + Meeting & Group tutoring: bring your newest samples

      Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed 


      WED 10.5

      13.15-15, M134 Otakaari 1

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

      + Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed


      WED 24.5

      13.15 - 15, M134 Otakaari 1

      Lecture: Product cards and presentation, Meeting & Group tutoring: bring your newest samples

      + Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed


      TUE 6.6

      12-13 Moving the exhibition furniture to LQ-Lobby together (meeting at 12 in LQ-Lobby, Väre)


      TUE 6.6 afternoon - WED 7.6 morning

      Setting up the exhibition in LQ-Lobby independently


      WED 7.6

      12-13 Finalizing the exhibition together, LQ-Lobby, Väre

      13.15-17 FINAL CRITIC in LQ-Lobby



      WED 14.6

      Exhibition ends, cleaning and taking back the furniture