Principles and Techniques of Textile Design

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. describe textile design methods; 2. be aware of various dyes and dyeing techniques; and 3. produce designs on fabrics using various textile techniques such as weaving, printing, and resisting.

Theories, methods and practices in textile design and production, steps in designing and application. Various techniques in textile and guiding principles. Material procurement and management in textile. Designing methods in all textile techniques (weaving, printing, resisting and knitting). Dye types and different types of dying techniques. Pigments chemical and mixture for printing purposes. Tools identification and application. Meaning and history of printing and dyeing. Exploration of various techniques of printing and dyeing fabrics. Tools and materials needed for printing and dyeing. Differences and similarities between printing and dyeing. Precautions and safety in dyeing. Batik and Starch resist design. Fabric design by bleaching or discharge dyeing. Exploration of various environmental and traditional African design motifs for printed and dyed fabrics. Theoretical procedure of printing process-shape, print position and print thickness.