10304107Furniture and Textiles
Course Information
Description
Students study fibers, yarns, fabric construction and terminology, finishes, and performance criteria. Emphasizes specification of textiles for interior design applications.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the impact and importance of textiles in the interior design industry
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes the definition of the aesthetics of fabrics
    worksheet includes personal insights about aesthetics of fabrics

  2. Explore the performance characteristics of fibers
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by completing the Textile Kit
    on a Quiz via BlackBoard
    on an Exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes the identification of natural fibers
    worksheet includes the identification of man-made fibers
    worksheet includes the identification of man-made synthetic fibers
    worksheet includes the identification of filament fibers
    worksheet includes the identification of staple fibers
    kit includes the identification of fiber structure
    kit includes the identification of the burning behavior of various fibers
    kit includes the identification of microscopic examination of various fibers
    kit includes the identification of of the solubility of various fibers
    quiz includes all of the above
    exam includes all of the above

  3. Identify types of yarns for specific end use in textiles
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by completing the Textile Kit
    by completing a weaving exercise
    by submitting the Fabric Example Project
    on a Quiz via BlackBoard
    on an Exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes the identification of filament yarns
    worksheet includes the identification of spun yarns
    worksheet includes the identification of yarn size
    worksheet includes the identification of yarn ply
    worksheet includes the identification of yarn twists
    worksheet includes the identification of slubs and nubs
    worksheet includes the identification of novelty yarns
    worksheet includes the identification of yarn color effects
    kit includes the analyzation of major types of yarns
    kit includes the identification yarn construction
    weaving exercise includes created twill weave pattern
    weaving exercise includes created basket weave weave pattern
    weaving exercise includes created double basket weave pattern
    weaving exercise includes created herringbone weave pattern
    quiz on all of the above
    exam on all of the above

  4. Identify types of fabric structures
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by completing the Textile Kit
    by completing a Fabric Example Project
    on a quiz via BlackBoard
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes the identification of woven fabric
    worksheet includes the identification of basic weaves
    worksheet includes the differentiate between dobby and jacquard fabric
    worksheet includes the differentiate between brocade, lisere and lampas fabric
    worksheet includes the differentiate between double cloth, matelasse, and brocatelle fabric
    worksheet includes the identification of pile fabric
    worksheet includes the identification of tufted fabric
    worksheet includes the identification of embroideries
    worksheet includes the identification of quilted fabric
    worksheet includes the identification of bonded fabric
    worksheet includes the identification of casement and lace fabric
    worksheet includes the identification of nonwoven fabric
    worksheet includes the identification of films and vinyl fabric
    kit includes the analyzation of the major fabric construction
    kit includes the analyzation of woven fabric
    kit includes the analyzation of knit fabric
    kit includes the analyzation of nonwoven fabric
    kit includes the analyzation of compound fabric
    Fabric Example Project includes the identification of woven fabric examples
    Fabric Example Project includes the identification of non-woven fabric examples
    Fabric Example Project includes the identification of knit fabric examples
    quiz includes all of the above
    exam includes all of the above

  5. Explore fabric designs
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by completing the Fabric Example Project
    on a quiz via BlackBoard
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes identification of motifs
    worksheet includes identification of effects
    Fabric Example Project includes fabric examples of fabric motifs
    Fabric Example Project includes fabric examples of fabric effects
    quiz includes all of the above
    exam includes all of the above

  6. Explore textile finishing and treatment
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by completing the Textile kit
    by completing the Fabric Example Project
    on a quiz via BlackBoard
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes the identification of standard finishes
    worksheet includes the identification of special aesthetic finishes
    worksheet includes the identification of functional finishes
    worksheet includes the identification of backing and lamination
    kit includes the identification of major fabric construction
    kit Includes the identification of finishes that alter luster
    kit includes the identification of finishes that alter surface texture exercise
    kit includes the identification of finishes that alter coloration
    kit includes the identification of finishes that alter hand and or translucence
    Fabric Example Project includes the identification of fabric examples for major construction methods
    quiz includes all of the above
    exam includes all of the above

  7. Investigate textile color applications
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by completing the Textile Kit
    by completing the Dye Exercise
    by completing the Fabric Example Project
    on a quiz via BlackBoard
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes the identification of colorfastness
    worksheet includes the identification of color matching
    worksheet includes the identification of dyeing
    worksheet includes the identification of yarn dyeing
    worksheet includes the identification of solution dyeing
    worksheet includes the identification of stock dyeing
    worksheet includes the identification of piece dyeing
    worksheet includes the identification of union and cross dyeing
    worksheet includes the identification of natural and undyed colors
    worksheet includes the identification of pigments
    worksheet includes the identification of printing
    worksheet includes the identification of roller printing
    worksheet includes the identification of rotogravure print
    worksheet includes the identification of screen printing
    worksheet includes the identification of wet and dry printing
    worksheet includes the identification of direct and discharge printing
    worksheet includes the identification of heat transfer printing
    worksheet includes the identification of other printing and dyeing techniques
    Dye Exercise includes the use of several products to accomplish different outcomes of dye methods on different raw materials
    kit includes Dyed and Printed Methods exercise
    kit includes Checked Design exercise
    kit includes Striped Design exercise
    kit includes Solid, Muted or Iridescent exercise
    kit includes Intricate patterns exercise
    Fabric Example Project includes fabric examples for all of the above
    quiz on all of the above
    exam on all of the above

  8. Investigate fabric applications
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by completing the Fabric Example Project
    by completing the Case Study Exercise
    on a quiz via BlackBoard
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes the analyzation of seating applications
    worksheet includes the analyzation of aesthetic applications
    worksheet includes the analyzation of fabric treatments
    worksheet includes the analyzation of written specifications of fabrics
    worksheet includes the analyzation of fabric direction
    worksheet includes the analyzation of fabric pattern placement
    worksheet includes the analyzation of fabric scale
    worksheet includes the analyzation of tautness and looseness of fabrics
    worksheet includes the analyzation of fabric comfort
    worksheet includes the analyzation of fabric wrinkles
    worksheet includes the analyzation of fabic durability, performance and function
    worksheet includes the analyzation of fabic cleaning and maintenance
    worksheet includes the analyzation of fabic window applications
    worksheet includes the analyzation of fabic flame retardance
    worksheet includes the analyzation of fabic healthcare applications
    Worksheet includes the analyzation of fabic wall applications
    Worksheet includes the analyzation of fabic installation methods
    worksheet includes the analyzation of fabic floor applications
    worksheet includes the analyzation of fabic construction and content applications
    Fabric Example Project includes fabric examples for all of the above
    quiz on all of the above
    exam on all of the above

  9. Examine fabric performance, testing and flaws
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by completing the Fabric Example Project
    on a quiz via BlackBoard
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes a description of the durability on fabric performance characteristics
    worksheet includes a discussion of textile abrasion
    worksheet includes the abrasion testing standards
    worksheet includes a discussion of slippage
    worksheet includes the identification of textile tensile and break strength
    worksheet includes the identification of textile colorfastness
    worksheet includes the identification of textile colorfastness testing standards
    worksheet includes the identification of drapery
    worksheet includes the identification of wallcovering
    worksheet includes the identification of flammability
    Fabric Example Project includes fabric examples for all of the above
    Quiz on all of the above
    Exam on all of the above

  10. Investigate the fabric industry and professional practice standards
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes the identification of textile sources
    worksheet includes the identification of textile manufacturers
    worksheet includes the identification of worldwide textile issues
    worksheet includes the identification of fabric designers
    worksheet includes the identification of specifications for textiles
    worksheet includes the identification of textile costs/pricing
    worksheet includes the identification of textile budgets
    worksheet includes the identification of textile guidelines
    worksheet includes the identification of textile pitfalls
    exam includes all of the above