Dyeing and Printing in Textiles II

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. produce printed textile designs using different methods of printing; and 2. demonstrate the use of most appropriate printing paste/pigments for different types of textile materials.

The course also exposes students to printing and printed textiles. History of printing in Africa with emphasis in Nigeria. Techniques in printing, their origin and processes such as block printing roller printing, silk screen printing rubber hand cut stencil print, positive and negative process. Effects and faults of modern printed textiles. Colour fastness on fabrics. Exercises on extraction and adaptation of design ideas from natural and artificial objects for printing, classifying printed textile designs, design size, repeats and colourways. Practical studio work in various printing (block printing, screen printing, rubber hand cut stencil printing).