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Tekstiilihistoria (KOTE021), 3 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Tekstiilihistoria Textile History |
| Course Winha code: | KOTE021 |
| 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)
This course presents the history of both hand-made and manufactured textiles through examples. The development and variety of textile art from classical antiquity until today will be discussed as well as the development of the tools used in manufactured textiles. The history of knitting, dyeing, and emroidery will be discussed.
Course contents (additional)
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
Upon completion the student will understand the historical development of different textile techniques and how they are connected with the general cultural history. Students understand the essence of textile art and have a good command of the history of both textile art and textile history as well as their importance for future.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
Recommended reading
GEIJER, A. 1979: A History of Textile Art. Pasold Research Fund, London.
GINSBURG, M. (Ed.) 1991: The Illustrated History of Textiles. Studio Editions Ltd, London.
HARRIS, J. (Ed.) 1993: 5000 years of textiles. British Museum Press, London.
BARBER, E.J.W. 1993: Prehistoric Textiles. Princeton University Press, Princeton, NY.
Course literature will be handed out before the beginning of the course.
Literature searches.
Teaching and learning strategies
Coursework includes lectures, visit to museum, independent work and essay-writing.
Teaching methods and student workload
Assessment weighting and grading
Participation in lectures and a museum visit. Assignments dealing with the museum visit must be undertaken.