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TEXTILE DESIGN: WEAVING I

ART/DS 229
Course Description

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.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.93

6.24% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.69% from Historical

A Rate
85.71%

25.44% from Historical

Class Size
7

-30% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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