Opinto-opas

Objective

The student will be able to master the basics of print textile design from repeats to exposed screen and will be able to put ideas into practice (to a hand-printed cloth). The student will be able to design and produce visually interesting printed surfaces and will able to consider utilization aspects to surface design. The student is familiar with the principles of industrial color and printing methods and main textile colors. The student will understand the impact of dyeing and printing methods on the environment. He/she will know the necessary work safety regulations and will be able to execute a cost calculation for own work.
The student will enhance his/her visual design methods in the field of printed textiles. The student will be able to master surface composition and will be able to construct a report on industrially printed textiles. He/she will know how to handle color variations/color ways. The student will be able to apply his/her knowledge info product design and will be able to define the possibilities and limits of commercial and industrial textile design and target groups. The student will be able to design and carry out his/her textile plans using special software and digital textile techniques. He/she will be able to apply the possibilities, limitations and characteristics of different digital techniques in his/her own design. The student will be able to master professional presentation.

Content

• Basics of print design and textile printing
• Color and printing methods in textile industry
• Safety at work and ecology
• Pattern design
• Design for commercial textile collection and product design
• Creative problem-solving and visual presentation
• Professional communication and presentation

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has partially achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments and has a good understanding of the covered topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments and has an extensive understanding of the covered topics.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has partially achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments.