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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
FASH 8 | Title:
INTRO TEXTILES |
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Full Title:
Introductory Textiles |
Last Reviewed:3/13/2023 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 5.00 | | Contact Total | 87.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
CLTX 8
Catalog Description:
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The study of natural, man-made, and synthetic fibers including their characteristics, use, and care for clothing and home furnishings. Topics include yarn and fabric construction and identification, dyeing and printing processes, finishes, fabric testing, performance and serviceability, and legislation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for English 100 or ESL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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The study of natural, man-made, and synthetic fibers: their characteristics, use, and care for clothing and home furnishings. Topics include yarn and fabric construction and identification, dyeing and printing processes, finishes, fabric testing, performance and serviceability, and legislation.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for English 100 or ESL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
Area: | | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify and discuss the major factors that influence textile
consumption.
2. Describe current trends in fiber and fabric consumption.
3. Assess and illustrate how the possible future problems in fiber
consumption affect today's consumers.
4. Identify specific imperfections or problems in textile products
that cause dissatisfaction in consumption.
5. State practices consumers may follow in selecting, using, and caring
for textile products to increase satisfaction.
6. List and compare the general properties of natural, man-made, and
synthetic fibers.
7. Describe the manufacturing and processing for each of the natural,
man-made, and synthetic fibers.
8. Define basic terminology used in the textile industry.
9. Describe briefly three testing techniques used to identify fibers.
10. Test and describe the general reaction of protein, cellulosic, and
manufactured fibers when subjected to the burning and solubility
experiments.
11. Compare the properties of the following: spun yarns, filament
yarns, carded and combed yarns, woolen and worsted yarns, and simple,
complex, or novelty yarns.
12. Identify and select the fabrication method illustrated by fabric
swatches representing the commonly used methods of making fabric.
13. Compare the basic characteristics of fabrics made by knitting,
weaving, or felting blends, etc.
14. Recognize and select basic types of knit fabrics.
15. Identify by fabric name and select swatches representative of
approximately 25 cotton, 15 wool, 10 silk, 4 linen, and 4-6 man-made
fabrics.
16. Name and define at least 10 different types of finishes applied to
fabrics for usefulness and appearance.
17. Recognize techniques used to apply color and design to fabric.
18. Identify the trade name of cotton finishes applied to fabrics.
19. Explain how textile elements determine the care of the product for
consumer satisfaction.
20. List and define five legislative acts and/or Federal Trade Commission
(FTC) rulings that relate to the sale of textile products.
21. Explain how each legislation provides benefits for the consumer.
22. Recognize violations of textile legislations and/or FTC rulings.
23. Explain the purposes of products used in laundering operations.
24. Explain how temperatures affect cleaning, wrinkling, dye stability,
and fabric finish durability.
25. Describe satisfactory stain removal techniques for common stains
often found on textile products.
26. List products that may be used effectively to remove water-based
and oil-based stains.
27. Discuss the effects of modern laundering practices on the environment.
28. Identify and perform basic tapestry weaving techniques.
29. Spin wool fleece.
Topics and Scope
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Topics will include but not limited to:
I. History of the textile industry
A. Brief overview of the industry
B. Recent developments
C. New uses in medical, industrial, and agricultural industries
II. Cultural background
A. Current trends in textile consumption
B. Future problems in fiber consumption
C. Factors that influence consumer choices
III. Consumer movements and problems
A. Environmental impact
B. Environmental health and safety
C. Environmental issues and changes in the industry
D. Disposal
E. Recycling
IV. Standards and government regulations
A. Silk regulation, 1932
B. Wool Products Labeling Act, 1939
C. Fur Products Labeling Act, 1952
D. Textile Fiber Identification Act, 1960
E. Permanent Care Labeling Regulation, 1972
F. Flammable Fabrics Act, 1953
V. Textile terms and properties
A. Basic language
B. Advantages of fibers
C. Disadvantages of fibers
D. Care of fibers
VI. Manufacturing and processing of fibers
A. Natural
B. Manmade
C. Synthetic
D. Other fibers
VII. Yarn structure
A. Filament
B. Spun
C. High bulk yarns
D. Fiber blends
E. Fiber length and twist
F. Yarn size
G. Simple yarn
H. Novelty yarn
I. Composite yarn
VIII. Fabric construction
A. Loom and its parts
B. Basic weaves
C. Fancy weaves
IX. Knits
A. Filling or weft knits
B. Warp knits
X. Other fabrication methods
A. Solutions
B. Non-woven or fiber structure
C. Felt
D. Net-like structures
E. Braids
F. Lace
G. Composite fabric
H. Animal products
XI. Fabric finishes
A. Aesthetic finishes
B. Special purpose finishes
C. Dyeing and printing
XII. Care of textile products
A. Factors relating to cleaning
B. Laundering
C. Dry cleaning
D. Professional wet cleaning
E. Other cleaning methods
XIII. Textile experiments
A. Burn test
B. Chemical test
XIV. Samples (lab)
A. Weaving - tapestry sample
B. Spinning wool sample
Assignments:
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1. Notebook containing assignments given during the semester including:
a. reference readings (e.g. reading reports)
b. class lecture notes
c. text assignments (e.g. answers to questions)
d. handouts
e. experiments and written descriptions
f. swatch collection
g. labels and advertisements
2. Research project or research paper (8-10 pages).
3. Reference readings (3 required).
4. Swatch collection.
5. Lab experiments, such as burn test and chemical test.
6. Objective tests (5-6) plus final exam.
7. An essay test.
8. Weekly reading from textbook (10-15 pages).
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 30 - 60% |
Written homework, Research project/paper. | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 0 - 0% |
None | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 15 - 25% |
Lab Projects | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 20 - 35% |
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Short Essay | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 0 - 10% |
Participation. | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Textiles. Kadolf, Holler,& Saddler. Prentice-Hall. 9th Edition, 2002.
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