ART 248 - Fibers and Textiles

Institution:

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course will introduce students to the basics of surface design (dyeing and patterning fabric) weaving cloth on a portable loom, book arts, and felt making. Emphasis is on developing safe and successful methods for working in a studio environment and developing student¿s technical and design concepts into artistic works. Guided individual studio projects will culminate into a small coherent body of work. In addition to technical development, research will be done of historical and cultural traditions and functions of cloth and fibers.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.slu.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 977-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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