Consulation with Other Departments

Justification:

In response to a growing interest in textile design among graduate students in the College of Textiles and to a developing relationship with the College of Design, we have added a new specialization in textile product design to the Master of Science in Textiles degree. To support that specialization, this course has been developed to introduce graduate students the basics of creating textiles in a technology intensive environment for the commercial market and to help students improve their methods and techniques for designing commercial textiles. It is the first course in a series of textile design and development courses offered by the TATM department at the graduate level.

Many of the graduate students entering the College of Textiles with an interest in textile design have little or no previous experience with designing textiles. It is expected that this course will serve the dual purposes of providing opportunity to work in technology intensive textile design and of helping to prepare graduate students for successful experiences in courses offered through both the College of Textiles and the College of Design. Participation in College of Design courses will require appropriate background experience, preliminary preparation, and portfolio review.

Enrollment:

14 students enrolled in Fall 2002 when the course was taught for the first time.

Resources:

No new resources are required. Due to recent additions to the faculty in the TATM department, we now have a core of faculty members with the background to teach textile design at the graduate level. It is also anticipated that students will explore opportunities with faculty members outside of this core group for assistance with assignments. The department now houses a digital design center, a weaving laboratory, a textile design laboratory, a specialized computer software teaching classroom, and numerous laboratories with industrial type manufacturing equipment.

Consulation with other Departments:

See attached statement from College of Design (page 2 of documentation).

Syllabus:

See attached syllabus (pages 3 - 7 of documenation) representing the course taught Fall 2002.

Statement from College of Design

TT 570 - TEXTILE DIGITAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

(previously taught as TAM 589F - Fall 2002)

Instructor:Traci May-Plumlee, Ph.D.

Office: 3329 Textiles

Phone: 919-513-4196

E-mail address:

Class Meeting Times: MW 8:35 - 11:25

Office hours: TH 3:00-4:00, and by appointment

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor(s)

Course Overview:

This course will provide students with the opportunity to work extensively in technology intensive textile design, balancing creative and industry foci. Students will study the basics of textile design and textile design technologies for the commercial market, and will learn commercial textile design methods and techniques. Students will study a wide range of technologies and techniques essential to the creation of textiles in a technology intensive environment.

Course Objectives:

Through the course of the semester, each student will:

Discuss the basics of textile design using appropriate vocabulary.
Synthesize knowledge of textile technology, textile design basics, textile design strategies and methods, and creative inspiration into an effective process for design.
Select and utilize appropriate technologies in execution of textile design projects.
Discuss textile design issues and concepts based on specific related readings assigned periodically through the semester.
Execute textile design projects and assignments.
Demonstrate understanding of the importance and value of scholarship in design via preparation of work for a professional conference, public display, or competition.
Effectively present completed projects visually and orally.

Text:

No text is required. Readings will be assigned from a variety of sources relevant to the course topics and interests of class members. A suggested readings list is provided on the last page of the syllabus.

Organization and Scope:

(also see outline beginning 3rd page of syllabus)

This course is organized as a combined lecture and laboratory environment. Each student will complete hands-on textile design assignments and projects including preparation of an entry for a professional conference, competition or public display, and will research a selected textile design topic and present that research orally to the class. Students will take an active part in each class meeting through discussion of readings, oral presentations, and completing textile design work.

Schedule and Due Dates:

(see attached outline beginning 2nd page of syllabus)

Grading:

The course grade will be based on assignments and projects (60%), research presentation (15%), and participation including in class activities and attendance (25%). Grades will be according to the following general criteria:

A (90-92=A-, 93-97=A, 98-100=A+) Excellent quality and quantity

B (80-82=B-, 83-87=B, 88-89=B+) Good quality, quantity surpasses requirements

C (70-72=C-, 73-77=C, 78-79=C+) Average quality, all requirements met

D (60-62=D-, 63-67=D, 68-69=D+) Poor quality, some requirements not met

F (Less than 60) Unacceptable quality and quantity

Quality and quantity of textile design work will be evaluated considering:

workmanship including appropriateness of techniques, skill demonstrated in executing techniques and consistency of workmanship
innovation and challenge presented by project, including amount of work involved
effectiveness of problem solution
design research and preparation including quantity and focus
design process including development, testing and refinement of design concept

Participation will be based on:

reading comprehension,
engagement in discussion,
meaningful participation in project presentation and discussion,
presentation of work, and
general effort, attitude, and attendance.

Late work and Incomplete grade:

Make-up and Late work: All work is due for presentation and discussion on dates noted in the course outline unless specific arrangements are made with the professor, in advance if possible. In general, make-up work is accepted for excused absences as determined by University policy (

Incomplete grades: A grade of Incomplete will be given only in extremely unusual circumstances. Eligibility for an incomplete will be determined according to University policy.

Attendance: Absences, Promptness

Attendance is essential. You may miss up to 2 times during the semester (equivalent to one week of class), with or without an excuse. Use this allowance wisely. Any absence, excused or unexcused, beyond 2 will affect your grade.

Academic Integrity Statement:

Consistent with University policy, academic integrity is expected ( It is my understanding and expectation that the student's signature on any assignment means that the student neither gave nor received unauthorized aid as stated in the honor pledge.

Honor Pledge:

"I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this test or assignment."

Students with Disabilities:

Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accommodations, students must register with Disability Services for Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653.

For more information on NC State's policy on working with students with disabilities, please see

Laboratory safety:

Students will work in textile design and laboratory spaces, some with industrial scale equipment, in completing course work. For your safety, it is important to exercise caution in all environments and to adhere to the rules and regulations of all laboratory spaces.

Extra Expenses:

By nature, textile design work involves expenditure for materials, supplies and tools. Students are invited to use materials and supplies in the textile design and laboratory spaces when appropriate and available, but are expected to purchase their own materials and tools as needed.

Transportation:

Field trips may be taken if opportunities arise that are appropriate to interests of class members. Transportation will be provided unless class members choose to provide their own.

Tentative Course outline:

Week 1(August 19-21)

MonLecture: Course orientation, Readings #1 & Activity 1 assigned

WedDemonstration: Textile design basics, Presentation topics assigned

Week 2 (August 26-28)

MonLecture: Discussion Readings #1, Readings #2 assigned, Activities due

WedDemonstration: Textile design basics, Activity 2 assigned

Week 3 (Sept. 2-4)

MonHoliday -- Have fun!!

WedLecture: Discussion Readings #2, Readings #3 assigned by presenters,

Activities due

Week 4 (Sept. 9-11)

MonLecture: Textile design basics, Mini project 1 assigned

WedMini project Q and A, Lab work day

Week 5 (Sept. 16-18)

MonLecture: Project presentation and discussion, Mini project 2 assigned

WedStudent presentations and discussion Readings #3,

Readings #4 assigned by presenters

Week 6 (Sept 23-25)

MonLecture: Repeats for textile design, Activity 3 assigned

WedStudent presentations and discussion Readings #4

Readings #5 assigned by presenters

Week 7 (Sept. 30, Oct 2)

MonLecture: Repeats for textile design, Activity 3 due, Mini project 2 continues

WedStudent presentations and discussion Readings #5,

Readings #6 assigned by presenters

Week 8 (Oct. 7-9)

MonLecture: Developing an independent design project

Project assigned, may focus on (depending on student abilities):

Knitting such as knit design, 3-D knitting

Nonwovens

Weaving such as woven design, jacquard weaving

Applied design such as digital or traditional printing, or embroidery

Product design including apparel, accessories or other products

Mini Project 2 presentation and discussion

WedStudent presentations and discussion Readings #6,

Readings #7 assigned by presenters

Week 9 (Oct. 14-16)

MonFall Break -- Have fun!

WedLecture: Inspiration and design, Project work day

Week 10 (Oct. 21-23)

MonLecture: Concept development

WedStudent presentations and discussion Readings #7,

Readings #8 assigned by presenters Project work day

Week 11 (Oct. 28-30)

MonLecture: Student presentations and discussion Readings #8, Readings #9 assigned

WedProject work day

Week 12 (Nov. 4-6)

MonLecture: Portfolio development for textile design, Project work day

WedDiscussion Readings #9, Readings #10 assigned

Week 13 (Nov. 11-13)

MonLecture: Discussion Readings #10, In process presentation and discussion for Project

WedProject work day

Week 14 (Nov. 18-20)

MonLecture: Visual presentations, criteria and formats

WedProject work day

Week 15 (Nov 25-27)

MonLecture: Professional conferences, public displays, and competitions: opportunities and how to locate them

WedProject work day

Week 16 (Dec. 2-4)

MonLecture: Funding and Publication opportunities in textile design

WedProjects due

Finals Week: Friday, Dec. 16, 8 - 11:00 a.m., Final Project presentation and discussion