| Course title | Experiments in Textile Technology |
| Course code | MatZB002 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 4 |
| Total Hours in Course | 108 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 22 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 22 |
| Number of hours for laboratory classes | 0 |
| Independent study hours | 64 |
| Date of course confirmation | 13/12/2023 |
| Responsible Unit | Institute of Mechanics and Design |
| Course developers | |
| MBA, pasn. Linda Ligute-Millere |
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| Prior knowledge | |
| MākZ1004, Composition and Colour Studies I MākZB001, Form Design MākZB002, Composition and Colour Studies II MatZ1006, Material Science (Textile) MatZB001, Knitting Technologies and Design MatZB003, Crochet Technologies and Design MatZB004, Weaving Technology and Design |
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| Course abstract | |
| The study course provides an understanding of the innovative application of different materials and textile technologies to design products. By experimenting and developing practical works – tablets, students acquire the knowledge and skills to combine stylistically different elements and techniques into a single product, which is necessary for the development of innovative and sustainable design products. The goal is to supplement and strengthen the acquired theoretical knowledge, developing skills for the application of various textile technologies and materials in product development. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| Is familiar with the different textile technologies and the use of non-traditional materials in the creation of the design products.
Being able to apply in practice the theoretical knowledge and the textile technology acquired, in product development. Being able to evaluate and find the most relevant techniques and materials for the development of visually and functionally attractive sustainable products. |
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| Course Content(Calendar) | |
| Full time:
1. Insight into modern textile design tendencies- 2 h lectures 2. Use of non-traditional materials in textiles - 2 h lectures 3. Blending textile technology in design product development - 2 h lectures, 2 h practical works 4. Presentation of textures and textures using a combination of different materials and technologies - 2 h lectures, 4 h practical works (visual board development) 5. Representation of the point and line of the means of expression of composition in plane and terrain using a combination of non-traditional materials and textile technologies - 2 h lectures 4 h practical works (visual board development) 6. Reflection of non-traditional material weaving and knotting techniques in contemporary design products - 2 h lectures, 4 h practical works (visual board development) 7. Contemporary technologies and techniques in the modern weaving process - 2 h lectures 8. Application of innovative weaving technologies in design products - 2 h lectures 9. Use of non-traditional materials in weaving process - 2 h lectures, 4 h practical works (visual board) 10. Application of innovative materials and textile technologies in the modern fashion industry – 2 h lectures 11. Graduate product development technologies and materials solutions - 2 h lectures, 4 h practical works (visual board development) Part time: All topics specified for full-time presence are implemented, but the number of contact hours is 50% of the number of hours Specified. |
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| Requirements for awarding credit points | |
| • All practical work has been successfully defended • Lectures have been attended at least 75% | |
| Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work | |
| Develop practical works (visual board) by specific tasks. | |
| 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.
Unexcused attendance below 75% may reduce (up to 2 points) the exam score. Practical work is evaluated on a 10 grade scale based on the following criteria: 1. Idea, creative approach, creativity in experiments with materials and techniques – 2 points. 2. Work culture and quality of work – 2 points. 3. Variety of techniques and materials used: 2 points. 4. Inclusion in the deadlines – 2 points. 5. The conditions of the practical terms of reference are understood – 2 points. Study course is passed if all requirements for obtaining credit points are met. |
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| Compulsory reading | |
| 1.Chandler D. Learning to Weave. Interweave.USA: 2009. 232 p.
2.Sinclair R. Textiles and Fashion: Materials, Design and Technology. Elsevier, 2014. 894 p. 3.Steed J., Stevenson F. Sourcing Ideas for Textile Design. Bloomsbury Academic, 2020. 168 p. |
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| Further reading | |
| 1.Baugh G. The Fashion Designer's Textile Directory. Sourcebooks, 2018. 320 p. 2.Sirica I., Niedre U. Handwoven Textiles of Latvia. Riga Sana Solaris, 2018. 528 p. | |
| Periodicals and other sources | |
| Interneta avots – www.pinterest.com | |
| Notes | |
| Compulsory course of study in full and part time studies in the IITF Professional Bachelor of Science programme “Design and crafts” | |