TEXT 101: Dye Technology is an introductory study of the application of colour on fibre through direct application and immersion dye processes. Utilizing a variety of natural fibres, yarns and fabric, plant dyes will be explored within a contemporary context. Indigo, as the ancient, natural blue, will be more fully worked with through the practice of shibori resist techniques.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 7.5 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 90 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 6 |
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| Other | 6 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- prepare fibre thoroughly for good dye uptake;
- dye safely;
- dye evenly;
- distinguish among several dye classes, the fibres each will dye and the different methods of fixation;
- apply dye directly;
- use the immersion method of applying colour;
- calculate and measure dye quantities and auxiliary chemicals in the metric system;
- keep accurate records;
- correctly apply plant dyes to achieve best fastness of colour;
- appreciate the historical context of dyeing;
- apply the Japanese resist techniques, called shibori; and
- se the indigo vat.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.