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TEXTILE EMBELLISHMENT II

DS 428
Course Description

Opportunity to continue creative research introduced in Textile Embellishment I, with a special emphasis on student driven design. Advance skill and vision using traditional and experimental ways of altering and enriching the surface of pliable materials using techniques such as stitching, embroidery, beading, and fabric collage. Identify and pursue individual conceptual concerns. Readings, formal and informal presentations, group and individual critiques will support the work. Presentation of research will include formal power point talks and physical presentation of the completed textile works.

Prerequisites
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.86

6.76% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
85.71%

32.86% from Historical

Class Size
7

103.23% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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