TEXTILE DESIGN: OFF-LOOM CONSTRUCTION

DS 228

Historic and contemporary design techniques for embellishing textiles; including embroidery, beadwork and appliqué.

DS 153

Introduces the principles of sewn construction and addresses the physical and aesthetic properties of fiber and fabrics in the context of apparel design. The studios address skills necessary to plan and construct basic garments. Lectures, hands-on studios, and critiques explore the fundamentals of apparel structure and emphasize the interrelationship of fabric, design and apparel construction as well as the creative, expressive potential of materials and making.

DS 101

This survey class will be an introduction to the technical and conceptual ways of working in Textile Design. Students will participate in three five week modules: one module introducing print and dye concerns, one module introducing off-loom processes, and one module introducing structural enrichment techniques and concepts. Each module will include a series of introductory exercises leading to a final larger project. The work in each module will be supported by short readings and slide lectures highlighting historical and contemporary work. Course fee: yes.

ART/DS 229

The relationship of hand weaving to textural surfaces and sculptural forms are examined through the study of problems including structure, pattern, composition, and additional conceptual technical possibilities. Content is explored in the development of individual direction and in relationship to the discussion of historical and contemporary textiles and other works of art. Pursue an advanced investigation of concept and technique of hand-woven cloth.

DS 429

Analysis of complex or compound hand weave techniques. Individual development of solutions to problems of structural textile design.