Textile Basics TEXD-5103

TEXD-5103                                                  Textile Basics                                          3 (1+2)

The students are introduced to the textile craft methods of surface treatments, by creating designs from historical ethnic pieces printing etc. this course will  help the students to get their exposure to the possibilities of design through historical heritage of textile designing. Emphasis is on texture, colour and above all skill to understand the concepts as well as techniques of historical designs. Have a better understanding regarding the techniques used in past for surface treatments will help to develop a better understanding with fabric, medium and design. The craft of the past and present speaks about the expertise of their masters and are a creative source to learn about textile products as well. Appreciate and redesign different motifs used in different civilizations will strengthen both design skills and knowledge about history.

Contents

  1. Introduction to Textiles
  2. The role of textiles designer
  3. Fabric Qualities
  4. Fabric manufacturing techniques
  5. Art and craft of the Indo-Pak subcontinent
  6. Design development
  7. Design inspiration from different civilizations
  8. Exploration of Color
  9. Composition
  10. Evolution of Pattern
  11. Repeat Pattern
  12. Exploration of any historical motif in the techniques like
  13. block printing
  14. Tie and Dye
  15. Batik
  16. Hand painted
  17. fabric embroidery
  18. Study of traditional textile
  19. Ajrak
  20. Saries
  21. Khes
  22. Durry
  23. Carpets etc.

 

Recommended Texts

  1. Papanek, V. J. (2016). Design for the real world: human ecology and social change. London: Thames and Hudson.
  2. S., N. (2013). Textile design. New Delhi: APH Pub. Corp.

 

Suggested Readings

  1. Morris, W. (1988). William Morris full-color: patterns and designs. New York: Dover.
  2. Keynotes Education. (2003). Elements of art. Launceston.
  3. Zelanski, P., & Fisher, M. P. (2011). The art of seeing. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

 

Student will be evaluated through a system of weekly assignments.

 

Mid-term Exam:          30%

Final-term:                   50%

Sessional:                   20%

(Attendance 5% + Semester Assignments 15

Course Material

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