INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILE DESIGN

DS 101

Course Description

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.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

DS 227 and DS 319

Credits

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average

3.83

1.43% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.69% from Historical

A Rate

75%

-0.82% from Historical

Class Size

24.1% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Mary HARK

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