Fashion Textile Design

Dates: from July 26th to August 5th 2012
Course Language: English
Level: Intermediate
Cost: 1480 €
Credits: 3 ECTS Credits

Course Content

The textile world is incredibly rich in possibilities coming both from a long tradition and from recent research. In order to make the best use of these possibilities, it is important to understand the unique qualities of the different textile materials and structures that we have at our disposal. The first part of this course will be devoted to gaining a basic knowledge of the available materials and structures and learning to make informed and responsible choices.

Having studied what is necessary to make a textile do its job from a practical perspective, the aesthetic considerations covering the fields of manipulation (smocking, pleating etc.), surface design (printing and embroidery) and nets/lace-like fabrics (cut work, devoré) will then be taken into account.

The students will choose a specific situation for which to design a textile based on the information and skills learned and they will produce a mini project outlining the reasons for their choices and illustrating this with samples.

Objectives

Students will be provided basic knowledge of textile fibres, structures and decorative techniques available to designers and their possible applications.

The main goal is to encourage students to think creatively and responsibly when choosing materials and techniques and give them the opportunity to handle unusual materials and to re-interpret traditional materials and techniques.

Who’s the course addressed to?

In general students should have completed at least two years of university studies (BA) in the field of Fashion Design, Textile Design or any related fields.

Students that already participated in Fashion Design Workshop or Fashion Styling Workshop can be admitted to this course.

Methodology

Learning by doing: lectures, field trips and project work.

Course Leader:

ANGHARAD RIXON – click here for her bio and main works