Kurssialueelle liittyminen

MUO-C3045 - Knitted Materials and Structures, Lecture, 17.9.2024-18.10.2024

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

The course enables the student to

  1. summarize the principles of different yarn materials and basic knit structures as well as some of their derivates
  2. design a collection of knitted fabrics that incorporates these structures and is based on visual research
  3. document the techniques and materials used in the collection
  4. memorize safe and sustainable working methods in the knitting workshop.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 17.09.2024 - 18.10.2024

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: Finnish, Swedish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course introduces students to the principles of knitted fabrics and basic and some derivate knit structures. Through practical exercises, students explore diverse yarn materials and knit structures using hand-operated knitting machines. The course includes a design assignment: collection of knitted fabrics based on visual research, using the methods learned during the course and involving the systematic documentation of technical data derived from the samples.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assignments. 100% active participation in class, of which 20% can be compensated with homework.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, assignments.

    Workload:

    • 70 h guided studying
    • 59 h independent studying
    • 32 h internalisation and reflection
    • 1 h giving course feedback

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    MyCourses

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

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

    Registration:

    Group size: 5-14. Priority order

    1. Textile and Colour minor students
    2. Design major students

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