INTD 257 - Textiles & Materials for Interior Design;3 credits

Institution:

Brookdale Community College

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Description:

The purpose of this course is to introduce and familiarize the student with textiles and the textile industry as it relates specifically to Interior Design. The student will gain knowledge of fiber sources, creation of yarn and various methods of fabric construction. Additionally, students will develop an understanding of dyeing, printing, finishing processes and will be able to identify and classify textiles used by their yarns and weaves. Students will learn the "language" of textiles as used bythe design industry and will understand the transformation raw fibers undergo before reaching the end user. Students are required to create and render historical and contemporary textile projects. Students will also research a current topic, such as sustainability or green design and present their research to the class. Field trips may be required. (Prerequisite: A grade of "C" orhigher in INTD 153)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brookdalecc.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 224-2345

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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