FAA 1071 - Fundamentals of Fibers: Surface Design

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

Fundamentals of Fibers: Surface Design is a beginning course for students who may seek to fulfill a Fine Arts elective, and/or are not currently fine arts majors, but may seek preparation for admission to an art program. This course is an introduction to fibers and fabric design including spinning, felting, batik, shibori, block printing, embroidery, and dying natural fibers. The course will introduce students to basic properties of natural fibers including cotton, linen, silk, and wool through studio projects using multiple surface design techniques. Students will learn both traditional and contemporary textile processes through exposure to textile traditions from around the world. Concepts and techniques are presented through lectures, demonstrations and visual examples. This course meets for 3 hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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