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SAC LogoTextile Fibers & Fabrics Syllabus

Course Description:  This course is a study of textile fibers and fabrics, their production/development, environmental impact, selection, use and care of wearing apparel and home furnishings. The course also covers current and future textile production and how appropriate performance characteristics are incorporated into materials and products.

Textbook Information: 
TEXTILES: BASICS
AUTHOR: KADOLPH
ISBN: 9780132620826
STATUS: REQUIRED
COPYRIGHT: 2013


Course Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Analyze and select the best fiber or fiber blend, fabric construction, fabric finish, or finishes which will provide the best results for specific end uses in apparel and home furnishings.
  • Analyze and identify various fabric constructions such as woven, knit, twill, dobby, and jacquard.
  • Evaluate and predict textile performance based on a knowledge of fibers, yarns, fabrication methods, and finishes in conjunction with informative labeling.


Student Learning Objectives:  Students will be able to predict fabric performance through experimentation and comparison of fiber/fabric properties

Meet Your Instructor:  Kyla Benson is the Department Chair of the Fashion Program at Santa Ana College. She has recently revamped SAC's fashion program with her industry connections from her tenure as a designer in L.A.'s and Orange County's apparel industry. Kyla has designed for large companies including Hurley, O'Neill, and Fox Racing. She has also started small businesses where her work has been seen in magazines including InStyle and US Weekly and worn by celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Alicia Keys' baby son. You can review her past experiences on Linked In

 

Evaluation & Grading

20% - Fabric Portfolio

20% - Textile Testing Lab Assignments

20% - Midterm Exam

20% - Quizzes

20% - Final Exam

TOTAL POSSIBLE: 100%

A          90-100%

B          80-89%

C         70-79%

D          60-69%

F          below 60%


Course Syllabus: FDM 104 Textiles Syllabus.pdf

 

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