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Textiles: Fabric Manipulation - SDES2185
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Campus: College of Fine Arts Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

This course provides an introduction to textile processes and techniques associated with surface design and fabric manipulation as a means of expressing ideas. Practical work is complemented by critical, historical and theoretical information which assists the students in understanding elements of contemporary textile work. This subject covers processes involved in the surface decoration and manipulation of fabric including altered surfaces such as hand embroidery, machine embroidery, piecing, and fabric collage; mixed media techniques incorporating materials other than fibre; and drawing, design and concept development.

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