Tekstiiliteknologia ja -rakenteet (KOTE012), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:	Tekstiiliteknologia ja -rakenteet Textile Technology and structures
Course Winha code:	KOTE012
Kurre acronym:
Credits:	3
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	1.year
Implementation:	Autumn semester
Semester:
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Anna Häkäri
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

No pre-requisites.

Course contents (core content level)

The course introduces the student to the textile structures and weaves and textiles produced by different methods as well as their finishings. Students acquire information about fabrics and other materials with the help of tests. Students produce a textile product previously unknown to his/her.

Course contents (additional)

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

This course will enable the student to distinguish and identify different structures and weaves in fabrics. Upon completion of the course the student is able to produce a textile structure previously unknown to his/her.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Recommended reading

BURNHAM, D. 1980: A Textile Terminology. Warp and Weft. Royal Ontario Museum.
COLLINGWOOD. P. 1987: Textile and Weaving Structures. A Source Book for Makers and Designers. London Bellew.
EMERY, I. 1994: The Primary Structure of Fabrics. Thames and Hudson, London.
HARJUMÄKI, U. 1985: Kankaankutojan sidosoppi. Otava, Keuruu.
SEILER-BALDINGER, A. 1994: Textiles. A Classification of Techniques. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington DC.
Course literature will be handed out before the beginning of the course.
Literature searches.

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures, video, practical assignments.

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Participation in lectures and coursework activities. Practical assignments must be undertaken. Reference samples must be collected as advised.