Course Title: Textile Final Thesis                  

Course Code: TFT-320                         

Credit Hours: 6 (0-6)

Instructor: Hassan Babar

Email: [email protected]

Introduction to Course:

The studio based thesis is the culmination of the textile design course. The student chose a project or topic of their own choice; research it thoroughly and produce a body of work which will not only be demonstrated the personal style of the candidate, but also confirms to the aesthetic and market requirements of the theme. Students work in close collaboration with the supervisor and a panel of external examiners evaluates the work after viva of the student.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

• Use a variety of three-dimensional materials, techniques, processes and concepts to make 3D designed products, sculptural objects, art works or paintings.
• Compare products with market needs, by using possible range of techniques and concepts. 
• Understanding of the possibilities and limitations of various materials.
•   Present a completed work in an artistic setting.
• There is no restriction of mediums and materials. Maximum Body of work can be produce during the thesis. From which students can display best work.

Course Content:

• Net surfing
• Surveys and development of research board
• Interviews (if Required)
• Development of story board and mood board
• Thematic sketches with the help of story board
• Sketches
• Selection of material
• Development of fabric rendered samples in any technique….

• Printing
• Embroidery
• Silk painting
• Weaving
• Slashing and smoking

• Conceptual discussions
• Discussions on process of work
• Development of final Product for thesis display

Recommended Material:

1. Edwards, Clive. How to Read Pattern: A Crash Course in Textile Design. Herbert Press Ltd. 2009.
2. Meller, Susan. Elffer, Joost. Textile Design – 200 Years of Patterns for Printed Fabric Arranged by Motif, Color, Period and Design. Thames & Hudson 2002.
3. Civardi, Giovanni. Drawing Techniques. Search Press, 2006

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

Thesis will be Evaluate by external Examiner.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

• Students must show progress report
• Attendence 75%