FAS3190 Textile Arts 3

Advanced · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description: Students create a textile arts project using advanced techniques in the categories of fabric piecing, needlework, weaving or fabric creation for a target market.
Prerequisite: FAS2190: Textile Arts 2

Outcomes The student will:

1 investigate various advanced yarn or textile arts techniques
- 1.1 research and develop a design concept for a specific target market; e.g., identify the need and possible designs, generate ideas, choose the best design
- 1.2 identify various techniques for the project; e.g., fabric piecing, needle work, weaving, fabric creations
- 1.3 apply elements and principles of design, including:
  - 1.3.1 line, form, pattern and texture
  - 1.3.2 colour, balance and rhythm
  - 1.3.3 scale and proportion
  - 1.3.4 harmony, contrast and repetition
- 1.4 apply the colour wheel and basic colour theory
2 demonstrate and apply basic skills and knowledge of yarn or textile arts
- 2.1 select a commercial pattern, illustrate and draft a pattern or drape textiles
- 2.2 determine the supplies and equipment required for the project; e.g., threads, textiles, notions, embroidery machine, digitizing equipment
- 2.3 demonstrate appropriate pattern and/or textile preparation
- 2.4 determine the appropriate construction techniques
- 2.5 complete the selected project
3 analyze and evaluate the marketability of the chosen project
- 3.1 assess a variety of factors related to marketing the chosen project; e.g., personal criteria, human resources, production, technical feasibility, general acceptance, competition, legalities
- 3.2 compare various techniques for marketing; e.g., advertising, personal selling, free publicity, trade shows
- 3.3 devise a promotional strategy within a predetermined budget for the particular project
- 3.4 evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the marketability of the project and revise, if necessary
4 apply basic skills at an appropriate level in assembling a textile art project
- 4.1 demonstrate management skills
- 4.2 use resources appropriately
- 4.3 demonstrate the use of three techniques related to textile arts at the advanced level or higher
5 demonstrate safe and proficient use of sewing equipment, pressing equipment, cutting tools and sewing notions
6 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
7 demonstrate basic competencies
- 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 7.1.1 communicate
  - 7.1.2 manage information
  - 7.1.3 use numbers
  - 7.1.4 think and solve problems
- 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 7.2.2 be responsible
  - 7.2.3 be adaptable
  - 7.2.4 learn continuously
  - 7.2.5 work safely
- 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 7.3.1 work with others
  - 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
8 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 8.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 8.2 identify steps to achieve goals