DES 225

TEXTILES / FABRICS

I.          COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course includes the study of woven and non-woven fabrics for interiors. Topics include characteristics of fiber yarns, weaving, felting, knitting and processing of leather, adorning and finishing of interior fabrics. 

II.        COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and use correct terminology for various fabrics, upholstery, window treatments and rugs/carpets with regard to type, flammability, performance and durability.

III.       COURSE CONTENT

·           To understand a basic history of fabrics from fibers

·           To understand basic fibers and their characteristics

·           To develop knowledge of uses of fabrics and textiles

·           To become competent with the uses for textiles

·           To understand and utilize design elements with various textiles

·           To understand a basic history of window treatments

·           To learn various types of window treatments

·           To have a basic understanding of how to measure windows for coverings

·           To develop skill in determining suitability of fabrics to their design settings

·           To learn basic presentation skills for interior design with the use of textiles

  1. HOURS, CREDITS, PREREQUISITES:

Course Hours Per Week: Class 4 Semester Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: none

  1. SUGGESTED TEXT:

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VI.       EVALUATION

Through a series of assignments the student build towards an accepted level of skill in interior design. The assignments and a final comprehensive project including a drawing will be used to evaluate their proficiency.