vcc.ca
FSHN 1313: Fabric and Textile Studies
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Fashion Design
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course offers insight into the components, properties, and production of a variety of apparel fabrics, and will prompt students to demonstrate their understanding of these concepts in real-world fashion industry applications, including fabric selection in design, fabric testing, and sourcing. The course will also examine innovations and ethical issues in the textile industry.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe textile production from fibre to finished fabric
- Discuss the properties of various fibres and fabrics
- Apply fabrics appropriately in the design process
- Think critically about ethical and environmental issues in the fashion industry
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, products/portfolio, demonstration, interview, and/or external evaluation.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 42
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 42
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, demonstration, research projects, conducting experiments, problem solving, and field trips.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
30 |
Swatch project |
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
|
|
Final Exam |
15 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
|
|
Lab Work |
25 |
In-class labs |
|
Participation |
5 |
Professionalism |
Course topics
- Fabric care
- Textile regulations
- Ethics & the environment in the textile industry
- New technology in textiles
- Sourcing fabrics
- Matching the fabric to the design, and vice versa
- Fabric production
- Fibre properties
- Fabric testing
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.