TEXTILE DESIGN: PRINTING AND DYEING I

DS 228

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

DS 427

Focuses on silkscreen printing. Discharge, burnout, and chemical resist processes, specific to screen printing. Develop conceptual ideas and explore alternative ways of producing images.

DS 528

Experimental design and decorative principles; elements and techniques for the animation of textile surfaces.

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.

DS 327

Pattern design for textiles, wallpaper and other applications (motif, layout, repeats, colorways, coordinates), using various manual and digital creation methods. Development of imagery, design concepts, collaboration and presentation.