Textile Dyeing and Decoration

Total Hours in Course

Number of hours for lectures14

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes14

Number of hours for laboratory classes16

Independent study hours64

Date of course confirmation13.12.2023

Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design

Course developer

lect.

Liene Pčolka

Bc. sc. ing.

Prior knowledge

InfTB005, Computer Graphics

MākZ1004, Composition and Colour Studies I

MākZB002, Composition and Colour Studies II

MatZ1006, Material Science (Textile)

Course abstract

The study course introduces students to such textile material coloring technologies as tie-dyeing and screen printing and digital printing technologies in theoretical classes/excursions. It provides knowledge about the execution of specific coloring technologies, the interaction and finishing of fabrics and colors, the use of different materials, and aspects of ensuring the coloring process. The course characterizes the peculiarities of the mentioned printing technologies and their solutions in the context of design. It familiarizes students with the possibilities of product recycling. Special attention is given to the growth of students' creative activities, understanding the adaptation of innovative solutions in product development, and delves into product promotion in the market, including market research and digital marketing opportunities. Within the course, acquired skills must be applied in composition, digital image processing, and photo and video skills.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Theoretical knowledge of various colouring technology applications in the creation of design products – presentation. Knowledge and understanding of textile coloring technologies as tie-dyeing and screen printing and technologies, their theoretical aspects, technological methods, and diverse contemporary applications – final presentation and exhibition. Skills to analyse, compare, and evaluate the interaction between textile materials and coloring technologies. Skill to choose colors according to the material and technology. Skill to create practical artistic works from design to finished products, coloring textile materials according to finishing technologies. Skill to use various technologies according to the chosen composition and means of expression. Skill to assess possibilities for product recycling – laboratory work. Competence – ability to create creative, practical, and modern works. Ability to make decisions in the selection and implementation of textile coloring technologies. Ability to evaluate the development processes of one's own and others' creative works – independent creative projects.

Course Content(Calendar)

Kursa saturs (kalendārs) / Course Content (Calendar)
1.Textiles in the Modern Environment. Possibilities for finishing and colouring textiles. Characteristics thereof. Unity of color and material. Occupational safety. – Lecture 2 h
2.Batik Technology. Types of batik and color schemes. Necessary materials. Insight into the process of laboratory work. Evaluation criteria. Practical and independent work to be done. - Lecture 2 h
3.Screen Batik Techniques. Various line patterns and arrangements. Fields. Circles. Stitched batik. Stencil batik. Specifics of technology. Multiple colouring. Creative solutions, design variations – Lab session 3 h. Practical work in screen batik 5 h.
4.Cold Batik (tie-dye) Techniques. Specifics of technology. Creative solutions, design variations – Lab session 2 h. Practical work in cold batik 3 h.
5.Techniques for Batik Synthetic Materials. Specifics of technology. Creative solutions, design variations – Lab session 1h
6.Screen Printing Technology. Screen printing technologies and color schemes. Necessary materials. Insight into the process of laboratory work. Evaluation criteria. Practical and independent work to be done. - Lecture 3 h
7.Exploration of textile design product creation in domestic and foreign markets where textile coloring with screen printing and/or batik technology is used. Presentation of independent work. – Lecture 2 h
8.Essence of Textile Screen Printing Technology. Exploration of technology. Specifics of technology. Technical methods. Practical solutions. – Lab session 4 h
9.Variations in Textile Screen Printing. Creating and preparing graphic drawings for printing. Combination of various technologies. Creative interpretation of design development. – Lab session 6 h
10.Practical work in textile screen printing technology. 6 h
11.Expansion of theoretical knowledge for textile printing using digital technology – excursion. - Lecture 1h
12.Final presentation/exhibition where students present creative works and laboratory works (samples) created during the course. Presentation with an overview of ideas for creative works including photo/video materials. - Lecture 4h
In part-time distance learning: In part-time distance learning, emphasis is placed on understanding coloring technologies and independent work. The scope of the studies is half of the full-time on-site study program

Requirements for awarding credit points

Requirements:
1.Attendance of 80% of contact sessions.
2. Successful completion of laboratory works (assignments).
3. Successful completion of practical assignments (assignments).
4. Successful completion and defense of theoretical assignments (assignments).
5. Successful completion and defense of the final presentation/exhibition (assignments).

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

1. Complete the laboratory assignments for each technology initiated during the sessions (as per the given task).
2. Develop practical works based on specific assignments in batik and screen printing technologie).
3. Create (draw or use computer graphics) an independent print design for screen printing, adhering to the requirements of graphic processing.
4. Conduct research and prepare a presentation on the creation of textile design products in domestic and foreign markets where textile coloring with screen printing and/or batik technology is utilized.
5. Independently create (draw or use computer graphics) a print design for silk painting, following the requirements of graphic processing.
6. Complete assignments in the coloring course with awareness and responsibility for environmental considerations.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The exam is cumulative, the assessment is made up of the fulfillment of all requirements and the average value of all obtained assessments, taking into account the following criteria:
1.Ability to create practical works according to specified requirements (creativity, idea, artistic means, high-quality execution of techniques, summary of design development).
2. Quality of creative work and design.
3. Presentation skills.
4. Organizational skills – adherence to deadlines.

Compulsory reading

• Bartel M. Composition and Design. Pieejams https://www.goshen.edu/art/ed/Compose.htm
• Diy Shibori Indigo Dyeing. Pieejams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFTa4QEF0IE
• How to Screen Print a Cotton Fabric by Hand. Pieejams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXuFEc7X7Ys
• Howard E. Block Print Magic: The Essential Guide to Designing, Carving, and Taking Your Artwork Further with Relief Printing. Rockport Publishers, 2019, 144 p.
• Indigo Dye Technique Tutorial 7 [clases 5-14]. Pieejams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c81k-bTypgM
• Karoseviča A. Mājturība. Batika. Māc. līdz. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1998. 246 lpp.
• Wax Batik Techniques. Pieejams http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToXWQH6yi5w

Periodicals and other sources

• Kunst. EE. Magazine of Art and Visual Culture in Estonia. Pieejams http://ajakirikunst.ee/?c=about&l=en Online ISSN 1406-6335.
• Studija. Pieejams http://www.studija.lv/?parent=17 Online ISSN: 1407-3404.
• International Journal of Art & Design Education. Pieejams http://www.wiley.com/bw/aims.asp?ref=1476-8062&site=1 Online ISSN: 1476-8070.
• http://sff.arts.ac.uk/Fibre%20Introduction/silkintro.html
• https://youtu.be/BqH3O4pq9K8?si=OSeE-jPdivXdDeHX
• https://youtu.be/C_Dn2OkwlQg?si=DSnfNK8mD4L-2sao Ķīna . Viktorijas & Alberta muzejs.
• https://youtu.be/GN1YfgE0To4?si=qCkj9zKWE1Klez5w

Notes

The professional bachelor's degree study program Design and Crafts

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