CREATIVE TEXTILES (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code: 
SFSD 401
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Maximize creative and intellectual potential by developing their design philosophy.
  2. Explore different fibers, yarns and other unconventional material towards handcrafted garments or   accessories.                          
  3. Enhance the skill in designing and product development.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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Paper Code

Paper Title

SFSD 401

 

Creative Textiles

(Practical)

 

The Students will be able to:

CO.188 Explore different sources of inspiration for creative textile designing.

CO.189 Experiment with different fabric decoration techniques to create various effects

CO.190 Choose creative techniques for various product types.

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Informative videos

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Design sheet preparation and product development

 

Assessment tasks will include Class Test, Semester end examinations, and Student presentations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit I: 
CONTENT
  • Exploration and Construction of samples using with different techniques using variety of material like different kinds of yarns, fibers, threads and ropes, ribbons, trimmings, paper, fabrics or any other such  material for 40 hrs                                                            
  • Macrame
  • Knitting (Hand and Machine)
  • Crochet
  • Weaving
  • Rope/ Thread work
  • Ribbon work
  • Product Development for any two articles related to (Apparel/ Home Textiles) using one or combination of the above mentioned techniques.                                                                                 20 hrs                                                    

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Moody & Hilary (1997), Beads, Buttons and Bows, Quantum Books Ltd.1997
  • Denner.L. (1995), Creative Quilting for Home Decor, Crown Publications.
  • Dorothy .G. & Lucinda (1998), The Encyclopedia of needle crafts, Publishers Hermes House
  •  Stone. P. (1997), The oriental rug lexicon, Thames and Hudson, 1997
  • Marchen Art (2013), Macramé Pattern Book: Includes Over 70 Knots and Small Repeat Patterns plus Projects, Published by St. Martin's Griffin
  • Schmidt. E. (2010),  The complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts, creative publishing international.
  • Mathew. A. (1989), Vogue Dictionary of Crochet Stitches, David and Charles, London.
Academic Year: 
2021-22
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