'FASH' -- Fashion Merchandising and Design Courses
 
   
 

 
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FASH 17 - Textiles     (3 units)
This course examines the manufacturing of textiles/fabrics and factors that determine the suitability for end use.  Topics covered include:
  • -natural and synthetic fibers
  • -yarns
  • -fabric construction
  • -dyes
  • -finishes
  • -legislation and care
Emphasis is placed on selection criteria for textile product design and recent developments in the textile field.
(54 hours lecture;      Degree applicable, CSU, UC)
Prerequisite:   FASH 10 - Clothing Construction 1

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Describe the process of turning fibers into yarns.
  2. Classify fibers by fiber content and determine advantages ad disadvantages in end use.
  3. Identify various fabric constructions and their advantages and disadvantages.
  4. Describe major methods of adding color and design to textiles and appropriate use of each.
  5. List common textile finishes and their purpose.
  6. Analyze criteria needed for selection of textile products to specific end use.
  7. Evaluate care techniques for textiles and determine proper methods for specific textile products.
  8. Assess the legislation and consumer rights that relate to textile production, use and care.
  9. Determine relationship between the economy, textiles, and the fashion industry.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing FASH 17 - Textiles will be able to:
  1. develop fabrication for a group of apparel with focus on target market and fashion trends.
  2. differentiate between properties of natural and synthetic fabrics.
  3. differentiate between properties of natural and synthetic fibers.
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