3 credits. Letter grades only.
FSAD 1360 and FSAD 2370.
J. Hinestroza
Designed for students in all FSAD options. Explores the relationship between materials and design with a concentration on the use of innovative textile materials in apparel. Both aesthetic and functional issues are addressed. The course consists of a combination of lectures, discussion of readings, oral reports, a research paper, and project work. The class engages elders from the local community to solve real-life problems using design thinking methodologies.
Outcome 1
Understand technical specifications for fibrous materials.
Outcome 2
Select appropriate materials for specific performance requirements.
Outcome 3
Perform calculations regarding fiber and fabric properties and predict the properties of these materials under specific conditions.
Outcome 4
Learn to present project information graphically in a poster format as well as orally.
Outcome 5
Perform reverse engineering studies on fibrous materials and propose technical and design solutions to performance issues.