DESN70030
Textile and Window Treatment
Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2017
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Visual Design Interior Decorat
Program Coordinator(s): Leasa Wright
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20170508_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This course may be offered in multiple formats including face-to-face, hybrid, or online

 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students become familiar with the use of textiles in residential and commercial projects in the form of upholstery, and window treatments. Students will appreciate that a successful Interior Decorator must be competent in sourcing and selecting textiles for the appropriate aesthetic and performance attributes as they relate to the client's needs.

Program Context

 
Visual Design Interior Decorat Program Coordinator(s): Leasa Wright
This is a required course in the Visual Communication-Interior Decorating Program offered through the Faculty of Continuing and Professional Studies and is recognized by CDECA Canadian Decorators Association.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to select visually pleasing material finishes that will be appropriate for any given residential interior.
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Discuss the different characteristics of fibre, yarns, and fabrics.
  2. Explain how the construction, colouring, and finishing of fabrics impact on their use in different decorating scenarios.
  3. Explain how textile performance criteria impact on various interior applications.
  4. Analyze the use of specific textiles in decorating solutions given building code restrictions.
  5. Select a textile that meets given performance requirements and that is visually suitable for a variety of decorating solutions.
  6. Identify environmental issues that would impact on the selection of an appropriate textile for a given decorating solution.
  7. Identify a variety of sources of textiles and hardware for residential and commercial use.
  8. Calculate fabric quantity required for specific orders.
  9. Create window treatment styles including appropriate hardware.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS
 Assignment #1 - Textile Images15.0%
 Assignment #2 - Textile Categories25.0%
 Assignment #3 - Fashion Inspired20.0%
 Assignment #4 - Cultural Inspiration20.0%
 In-Class Exercises20.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
To encourage behaviours that will help students to be successful in the workplace and to ensure that students receive credit for their individual work, the following rules apply to every course offered within the Faculty of Continuing and Professional Studies. 1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the professor. 2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. If an extension or make-up opportunity is approved by the professor as outlined below, the mark of zero may be revised by subsequent performance. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding weekends and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. 3. Students who miss a test or in-class/online activity or assignment or fail to submit an assignment on time due to exceptional circumstances are required to notify their professor in advance of the class whenever possible. A make-up test may be supplied for students who provide an acceptable explanation of their absence and/or acceptable documentation explaining their absence (e.g., a medical certificate). All make-up tests are to be written at a time and place specified by the professor upon the student¿s return. Alternately, students may be given an opportunity to earn the associated marks by having a subsequent test count for the additional marks. Exceptional circumstances may result in a modification of due dates for assignments. 4. Unless otherwise specified, assignments and projects must be submitted at the date and time specified by the instructor. 5. Students must complete every assignment as an individual effort, unless the professor specifies otherwise. 6. Since there may be instances of grade appeal or questions regarding the timely completion of assignments and/or extent of individual effort, etc., students are strongly advised to keep, and make available to their professor, if requested, a copy of all assignments and working notes until the course grade has been finalized. 7. There will be no resubmission of work unless this has been previously agreed to or suggested by the professor. 8. Students must submit all assignments in courses with practical lab and field components in order to pass the course.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:


 

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

  • Communication Skills - Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

  • Portfolio
    Notes:  Both a portfolio and an interview are required for PLAR
  • Interview
    Notes:  Both a portfolio and an interview are required for PLAR

 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):
 TypeDescription
OptionalOtherNo required text

Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education Students
Course Details:

Module 1: Fabrics and Yarns

  • Course overview and welcome 
  • Course outline outview 
  • Textile terminology 
  • Natural fibres 
  • Synthetic fibres 
  • Yarns

Module 2: Textile Construction

  • Weaves 
  • Textile categories 
  • Knitted constructions 

Module 3: Upholstery 

  • Historic background of furniture shapes 
  • Yardage requirements 
  • Trims 

Module 4: Testing and Sourcing

  • Topics and main idea 
  • AATC testing and symbols 
  • Sources for fabric and hardware 

Module 5: Printed and Repeat for Upholstery and Drapery

  • History of printing 
  • Printing methods 
  • Patterns and repeats 

Module 6: Window Treatments 

  • Window treatment history 
  • Styles
  • Measurements 
  • Sheers
  • Linings 
  • Hard coverings 


Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Respectful Behaviour
  • Accessible Learning
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.


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