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  Course Description
Course Name : Weaving Design 1

Course Code : TT 201

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof. HAVVA HALAÇELİ METLİOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Realizes basic weave structures and practices handweaving methods.
Creates designs appropriate for weaving based on a selected theme.
Gains the ability to practice weaving by combining color, yarn, material, texture research and technical parameters.
Has knowledge about tartan fabrics and gains the ability to create sketches on CAD.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : TT 121 Fabric Structure

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Students use the loom as a design tool and practice on loom-controlled weave structures, weave drafting and manipulation of warp, weft and woven fabric. To illustrate basic woven structures, striped and tartan designs on paper using design elements.

Course Contents : Students use the loom as a design tool and practice basic weave structures such as plain, twill and satin in two-color combinations .Students design sketches for tartans and practice tartan weaving on a floor loom.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Weaving Studio


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 line illustrations white paper, gouage demonstration
2 creating color combinations, illustrating color combinations on paper as lines creating color combinations with yarns. demonstration
3 illustrating fabric textures on paper research for different fabric textures discussion
4 studying fabric textures investigating different fabric textures research, investigation
5 practising plain weave with different material preparing weaving frame, yarn search demonstration, experiments
6 practising basic weaves on weaving frame weaving experiments demonstration
7 weave studies weaving experiments demonstration
8 mid-term exam preparing presentation evaluation
9 introduction to tartan designs research for fabric samples lecture
10 illustrating tartan sketches with different coloring techniques experimenting coloring techniques for tartans lecture, demonstration
11 determining a theme and color scale, preparing fabric sketches creating color scale inspired by a visual image lecture, demonstration
12 determining a theme and color scale, preparing fabric sketches sketching for tartans lecture, demonstration
13 sketching for tartan fabrics sketching for tartans lecture, demonstration
14 weaving tartan designs material research lecture, demonstration
15 computer aided tartan design technical analysis of tartan designs demonstration on computer aided design media
16/17 presentation of designs preparing presentation boards evaluation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
 Kumaş Yapı Bilgisi 1-2, Bahattin Şeber, İstanbul, 1989
 
 Weaving A Handbook of the Fiber Art , Shirley E. HELD,, Lehigh Press Lithographers , New Jersey, 1978
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 To create contemporary and creative design ideas and solutions in texile design under social, cultural and economic constraints 4
2 To be able to transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative ideas, innovative and original works. 2
3 To have knowledge about research methods, artistic criticism and art history 1
4 To be able to comprehend, interpret and form surface compositions with basic design elements and principles and to create genuine designs 2
5 To be able to create original collections of weaving, printing and apparel design regarding to a theme and to be able to present them in creative ways. 2
6 To be able to research, follow, and use current materials for textile design and create new material combinations 2
7 To able to perceive, think and practice design surfaces in a multifacet way 3
8 To have the ability of gathering, sharing and practising information about textile design and fashion in the context of social, artistic and ethical values 1
9 To be able to design textiles on computer-aided design programmes, adapt to new media, and use information and comunication technologies. 4
10 To be able to use different methods and techniques and create various color combinations for his/ her designs 4
11 To be able to create two-dimensional surfaces and/or three-dimensional works using knowledge about textile art and design 2
12 To be able to take part in teamwork of different disciplines, have the ability of analitical thinking, and solve design problems 3
13 To be open-minded, confident, enthusiastic, energetic and be able to take risks in professional career. 3
14 To be able to improve him/herself in scientific, social, cultural and sporty issues by internalizing life-long learning, 3
15 To be able to evaluate and interpret knowledge and skills in textile design field from a critical perspective. 3
16 To be able to use a foreign language efficiently in order to follow up-to-date information and communicate with colleagues 0
17 To be able to share and present his/her ideas and design proposals through verbal and visual data with target group 3
18 Being aware of national and international values about art and design 2
19 To have aesthetic awareness 4
20 To be able to evaluate industrial production of his/ her prototype design 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 6 84
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 6 2 12
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 4 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6