TEXT 136 Weaving is an introduction to the language of colour, pattern and design in the construction of cloth through the study of weave structures utilizing multiple shaft looms. Students will learn how to produce cloth on the loom from concept to finished textile, including various finishing techniques. Students will also be able to create drawdowns and to develop drafted patterns for woven 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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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Speak the language of weaving
- Warp different loom types
- Read and weave from drafts
- Weave and finish a number of samples
- Draft patterns and do drawdowns
- Weave entire projects from concept to finished textile
- Weave fabric for potential future use
- Demonstrate safe studio practices
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs 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.