in the classroom to actual work situations and explore career options in the new media industry.
Prerequisite: SMED 4600
TECH
TECH 1100 — 3 UNITS INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE
TEXT 2350 — 6 UNITS
PRINT & DYE
This course is an introduction to design techniques, naming conventions, and digital asset management within Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students gain basic knowledge of digital design components such as vector and raster graphics, tools, and key menu items, which they use to complete work in their major areas of study. These concepts support use of industry-standard computer aided design tools and facilitate communication between design-ers, clients, and manufacturers.
TEXT
TEXT 1520 — 6 UNITS
DESIGN STUDIO – GEOMETRICS
TEXT 2420 — 6 UNITS
DESIGN STUDIO – NATURAL FORMS
This course develops students’ drawing and paint-ing skills through the observation of nature. Students apply the principles and elements of design by stylizing representational motifs inspired from nature into original print design and patterns.
TEXT 2440 — 6 UNITS DIGITAL COLOR FOR PRODUCTION
In this studio class, students paint with gouache in a flat opaque technique, color mixing and matching. Students are introduced to concepts of designing for printed fabrics and woven structures including stripes and plaids, and simple geometric patterns with a particular focus on developing color combi-nations for textile production.
TEXT 1750 — 3 UNITS CREATING FABRIC STRUCTURES
Students utilize the computer as a design tool to develop print designs, drawing attention specifically to formulation of color application and colorways specifically to prepare designs for print production.
TEXT 2980 — 3 UNITS TEXTILE DESIGN CAPSTONE
In this introduction to the fundamentals of woven fabric structures, students learn the mechanics of the multi harness loom and programming for basic and dobby structures. Students applying their knowledge by weaving basic structures and designed patterns. Includes a three (3) hour lab.
TEXT 1920 — 6 UNITS DESIGN STUDIO – GEOGRAPHICS
TSCI
their knowledge of tools, menus, and functions of Adobe Photoshop in the development and manipu-lation of printed textiles in repeating patterns and layouts. Prerequisite: TECH 1100
This studio course introduces students to the fun-damentals of the screen printing process as used in textiles. Students use techniques demonstrated in the classroom by designing and printing repeat pat-terns, including establishing correct registration for printing yardage. Prerequisite: TECH 1100
Students learn to market their skills and pursue careers in the textile industry. Through compre-hensive portfolio analysis, students’ designs are critically evaluated and prepared for presentation to prospective employers and clients. Additional attention to contracts, copyright, trademark, and licensing are introduced. Prerequisite: 30 Units of TEXT Courses
This studio course is both research and design development with the focus of global cultural influ-ences of designs, patterns, and painting techniques. Students experiment with simple traditional print processes.
TEXT 2120 — 6 UNITS DIGITAL KNIT STRUCTURES
TSCI 1420 — 3 UNITS HISTORIC TEXTILES
In this introduction to the fundamentals of knit fabric structures, students are introduced to the basics of Stoll M1 Plus software and STOLL industrial knitting equipment. Students design, program, and knit a variety of knit structures and multicolor patterns using industrial knitting machines. Includes a three (3) hour lab.
TEXT 2330 — 6 UNITS DIGITAL PATTERN DESIGN
TSCI 1440 — 3 UNITS
TEXTILE SCIENCE
This CAD studio course builds on the foundation from Introduction to Adobe course. Students expand
A practical analysis of the basic components of textiles and their relationship to performance. Students examine the characteristics of fibers, yarns, methods of fabric construction, such as weaving and knitting, and survey dyes, prints, and finishes. Emphasis is placed on performance and the determination of fabric suitability in the apparel design industry.
A survey of textiles from pre-Columbian, Coptic, Sassanian, Persian, Egyptian, and Peruvian through 20th century Art Deco. Emphasis is placed on the ability to analyze pattern development, materials, and constructions from historic periods. Students research how political, social, and environmental factors influence textile patterns.