Textile patterning and decorationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After the successful completion of the course, you will:
- be familiar with the tools and materials of textile printing and dyeing. You will also be familiar with the special fabric printing techniques
- be able to apply your knowledge and skills in the design and manufacture of fabrics
- be able to perform long-term development of the product idea independently and in groups (combined with CAD programs)
- take into account the intended use of the product, as well as aesthetic, ecological and economic aspects when choosing the materials, processes and techniques.

Content

What are differences between industrial and hand-printed materials and work equipment?
What are basic techniques of fabric printing and using the pigment colors?
How to dye and decorate the fabric with reaction colors?
What potential for textiles can be found through various experiments?
What are the differences in pattern design when carried out manually and on the computer?
How to fit the model to the report?
How to prepare and use the serigraphy sieve?
How to use dispersion colors?
How to use sublimation printing?
Which kind of special methods are used in textile patterning and decoration?

Evaluation

LEVEL 1, entry-level know-how and skills
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts and show their information-based know-how.
b. use the basic techniques of searching information in specific situations.
c. carry out individual tasks.
d. take customers, users and target groups into consideration.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field under guidance.
f. work as team members.
g. observe the ethical principles of the professional field in their actions.

Excellent (5), good (3-4), satisfactory (1-2), fail (0).
• The assessment focus is on the learning process, working with the topic and producing new things
• Excellent grade requires strong commitment to the assignment.
• A good grade requires performing the assignment diligently.
• A satisfactory grade is awarded if the required assignment has been carried out.