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MUO-E1042 - Printed Fabrics Studio, Lecture, 24.10.2022-11.11.2022

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 digitally and screen printed fabrics based on visual research and individual artistic expression

- Document the techniques and materials used in the collection.

- Summarize the principles of reactive and pigment dyes, and their relation to textile raw materials, especially cellulose materials

- Describe the basic principles of responsible production of printed fabrics and memorize safe and sustainable working methods in the printing workshop.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 24.10.2022 - 11.11.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Hilkka-Maija Fagerlund

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 most commonly used textile dyes and printing and dyeing methods - reactive and pigment dyes and exhaust dyeing and screen and digital printing. Learning activities in the course include lectures, design of printed fabrics and realization of designs in printing workshop, individual and group tutoring, documentation of the processes and methods used and final critics session. Design assignment: collection of printed fabrics using the methods learned during the course and including product cards.

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.  Introductory session is mandatory.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Overall workload (3 cr) = 81 h. Minimum 80% attendance in contact teaching is mandatory.

    Contact teaching: 35 h 

    Independent work: 30 h

    Personal reflection: 15 h

    Course evaluation: 1 h

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

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 major (FaCT) students

    2) Exchange students in FaCT

    3) Textiles-Material and Structure Minor students

    Students integrating the course to MUO-1066 Experimental Textile Design or MUO-E1068 Innovative Fashion Design are prioritized.

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