Knitting Technologies and Design

Total Hours in Course200

Number of hours for lectures16

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes64

Independent study hours120

Date of course confirmation13.12.2016

Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design

Course developer

lect.

Zane Beitere-Šeļegovska

Mg. paed.

Prior knowledge

InfT1036, IT in Design I

MākZ2016, Composition and Colour Studies II

MākZP010, Form Design

MatZ1006, Material Science (Textile)

Replaced course

MatZB001 [GMTRB001] Knitting Technologies and Design

Course abstract

Students get knowledge and skills of knitting (hand knitting, knitting without knitting tools, loom knitting, as well as machine knitting), understand availability of different materials (including recycled materials) and usage of it by it's properties; are able to use different knitting technologies where appropriate (considering to usage of product, expenses, production time, matrials etc.) in practise to create different contemporary and practical products of design.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge- in range of knitting suitable materials and it's properties; in different technologies of knitting, it's structure and technological process; in modelling and pattern creating; to make measuring and calculations for patterns; to calculate expenses and quantity of materials, to plan production time (catalogue of patterns, creative exercises, individual project)
Skills- to create product from design till ready product according to demands of project; to choose appropriate materials, suitable techniques and technologies for concrete project; to read and to work out technological cards; to analyse technologies of textile industry, follow it development and tendencies (analyse of brand, creative exercises, individual project)

Competences- ability to create long lasting product- efficient and modern, cheaper produced, easy to care and easy to use. Ability to work out technological cards and to describe technological processes of product. Ability to present own product. (presentations, creative exercises, individual project)

Course Content(Calendar)

Full time intramural studies:
1. Introduction to Knitting. Tools, the most appropriate use. Materials - yarn types, properties, use. 2 h lectures, 3 h practical works
2. Types of knitwear. Types of knitting. Knitting chart. Starting to knit. 1h lecture, 4 h practical works (inspiration presentation)
3. Arm/finger knitting by hand and loom knitting. 1 h lecture, 4 h practical works
4. Increase and decrease. 1 h lecture, 4 h practical works
5. Knit stitching patterns, their combinations. Color patterns. Textures (creative task-visual board) 1h lecture, 4h practical works
6. Knitted clothing models. Composition in knits. Necklines and armholes. Joining parts 1 h lecture, 4 h practical works
7. Creating a new product. Brand analysis (presentation) 5 h practical work
8. Creating of knitting textile patterns. Measuring. Calculations of materials and stitches. (creative task-visual board) 1h lecture, 4 h practical works
9. IT programmes in knitting 1h lecture, 4 h practical work
10. Non-traditional knitting methods and techniques. Use of non-traditional and reusable / recycled materials 1 h lecture, 4 h practical works
11. Machine knitting. Types of knitting machines, appropriate materials. 2 h lectures, 4 h practical works
12. Basics of machine knitting. 4 h lectures, 6 h practical works
13. Individual project development 10 h practical work
14. Exhibition of works, presentation 4 h practical works

Part time extramural studies:

All topics specified for full time studies are accomplished, but the number of contact hours is one half of the number specified in the calendar

Requirements for awarding credit points

A catalogue of patterns, two visual tablets, an individual project (work, visual tablet, booklet) have been developed, as well as an inspiration presentation, brand analysis and a final product has been presented

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Presentation - a knitting product designer / company that inspires
Developed a catalogue of patterns (using of different materials): loom knitted / finger (hand) knitted sample, stockinette stitch, garter stitch, knit-purl stitch patterns, lace stitches, slipped stitch patterns, cross stitch patterns, bobbles, horizontal and vertical buttonhole, two part sewing.
1. homework - creative exercise. The drawn material (yarn) is analysed according to the methods acquired in the Materials Science course, the most suitable type of product and article is found. Presents.
2. homework - creative exercise "work with the client". Everyone chooses a sweater model and a pattern (customer), which is drawn by another member of the group (designer). The designer coordinates the model and article with the client, measures the client, creates a tablet - technological map for the production of the product (fashion illustration, cut with calculations, technical drawing, pattern sample (reduced sweater body part)) Presents the material.
Individual project (brand analysis within the raffled target audience (interior or fashion design), product and target audience research, inspiration tablet, developed final product, presentation board and advertising booklet)

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Each work is evaluated in a 10-point system, the final evaluation consists of an average mark.
Criteria for evaluating practical works (9 or 10 points in total):
• compliance with the task 2 points,
• all conditions are met / contains all components 2 points,
• Quality 2 points
• color harmony, composition, proportions 2 points
• 1 point during inclusion
• Outstanding performance / innovation 1 point

Compulsory reading

1. Pērija-Džonsa M. Adījuma raksti. Rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2003. 256 lpp.
2. Adīšana. No kamola līdz džemperim. Rīga: Jumava, 2006. 128 lpp.
3. Felpsa I. Tapošana. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2012. 144 lpp.
4. Šelvaha L. Adīšanas pamati. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2004. 96 lpp.
5. Tsolova D. How to design a commercially strong fashion collection [tiešsaiste] [14.12.2020.]. Pieejams: https://fashioninsiders.co/toolkit/how-to/design-commercially-strong-fashion-collection/

Periodicals and other sources

1. 1000+ ideas about Knitting on Pinterest [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.12.2020.]. Pieejams: http://www.pinterest.com
2. Ravelry - a knit and crochet community [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.12.2020.]. Pieejams: http://www.raverly.com
3. Схемы с описанием для вязания спицами [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.12.2020] Pieejams: http://www.verena.ru

Notes

The course is included in the compulsory part of the TF professional higher education bachelor study program "Design and Crafts" in full-time and part-time studies with the specialization Textile Technology and Design.

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