TEXT137 Surface and Structure introduces students to silkscreening and wet felting. The silkscreening section focuses on creating repeat patterns utilizing a variety of dyes, chemicals, and natural material. The felting section introduces students to traditional felting techniques within a contemporary context, with an emphasis on creating felted yardages that combine a variety of techniques to create pattern and texture on felted cloth.
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 | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Other | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- safely handle dyes, chemicals, equipment, and felting tools.
- apply dyes and set them correctly to achieve the stability of colour on the fabric.
- prepare and manipulate wool into felted cloth.
- apply various felt making techniques.
- create motifs and designs for repeat designs and registered repeats.
- use the correct dyes and chemicals for natural fibres.
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.