1052 LeBaron Hall Telephone: Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am-11:00am

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1 1 Apparel, Educational Studies & Hospitality Management TC 625 Design Theory and Process Spring 2013 Instructor: Dr. Eulanda A. Sanders Office: 1052 LeBaron Hall Telephone: Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am-11:00am Course Description: Analysis of design theory and creative processes, including strategies for solving aesthetic, functional, and technology-focused design problems. Design criticism and frameworks for practice led design research. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Meeting Times: Permission of instructor MW 12:10pm 2:00pm Instructional Method: Learning will occur in an interactive classroom environment, in which the instructor will present course information through lectures, discussions and demonstrations. Students will be evaluated on the basis of recitation abstracts, a research paper and presentation, the wearable or fiber art line, a sample notebook, animated and printed portfolios, an artist statement, and participating in the juried exhibition. Course Objectives: Use a conceptual or theoretical framework to facilitate apparel product line development and production strategies for a line of 5 ensembles of wearable art or textile art. Analyze course readings through discussions and written abstracts. Explore the use of CAD technologies for the development of wearable and textile art. Sample a variety of surface and structural fiber manipulation techniques. Utilize animated or video portfolio presentation strategies for apparel products. Assemble a traditional and animated portfolio of drawings, fabric samples, and ensembles to demonstrate an advanced level of skills in textile and apparel design. 1

2 2 Course Policies: Academic Honesty - The academic work of all students must comply with University policies on academic honesty. Examples of academic misconduct are: Attempting to use unauthorized information in the taking of an exam; Submitting as one s own work, themes, reports, drawings, laboratory notes, computer programs or other products prepared by another person; Knowingly assisting another student in obtaining or using unauthorized materials; or Plagiarism. (Student Conduct Code, Section 4.2.1, p. 27) Attendance Success in this course requires attendance. Formal attendance will not be taken; however, as an emerging professional into the apparel industry it is expected you will attend class and fully participate in each class meeting. Accommodation of Special Needs - A request for accommodation should be presented to the instructor at least 10 business days before the date of the accommodation needed. Those seeking accommodations based on disabilities should obtain a Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) from the Disability Resources office ( ), which is located in Room 1076 of the Student Services Building. Assignments Late assignments will not be accepted. If you encounter extenuating circumstances please contact me within 6 hours of the projects due time. Electronic Devices - All usage of laptops or other similar devices must be approved by the instructor. All cell phones should be turned off and put away, or the instructor can ask the student to leave the classroom for the rest of the class period, in which case it will be counted as an absence. Classroom Courtesy Respect and care for the classroom and studio spaces are expected of each student. You are to leave the studio in better condition than you found it, so that all students have a positive experience using our studio and classroom spaces. You are expected to have the necessary materials and supplies for each meeting. Projects must be worked on in class, but some work will also need to be completed outside of class. Projects not worked on in class will not be accepted. You are encouraged to watch progress on projects of other class members and to share learning experience with others. Course Fees There are no course fees for this course. Required Text: Cameron, J. (2002). The artist s way. New York: Penguin Putnam. Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1996). Creativity. New York: Harper Collins. Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1996). Flow: The psychology of optimal experience. New York: Harper Perennial. Reader s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing. Pleasantville, NY: Reader s Digest Association, Inc. Any edition is acceptable. 2

3 3 Overview of Assignments: Abstracts (195 points) Each student will complete a series of abstracts that relate to the course readings and prepare for class discussions. Research Paper & Presentation () Students will create write a 5-10 page paper that explores the specific aspects of the component of life or culture you will use as your source of inspiration for your textile designs during the semester and the theoretical framework. Wearable or Fiber Art Line () Students will create a line of wearable using 2 or more techniques sampled in class in each piece based on the research paper and chosen theoretical framework. Sample Notebook () Students will compile a professional notebook/portfolio of textile design samples inspired by the ethnic group, culture, art movement, or organic processes chosen to research. Digital Portfolio () Students will create a digital portfolio using the designs created in the class. The project will include a cover sheet, resume, inspiration page for designs, samples from Sample Notebook, and wearable art line (sketches, drawings, and pictures). Website Design () Each student will create a professional website that includes industry relevant academic projects from this course and other courses. Artist Statement (50 points) Each student will develop an artist statement that explains in lay person terms the theoretical foundation, inspiration and techniques used for the line Juried Exhibition Installation (50 points) Each student will help with the installation and setup of the juried exhibition and attend the opening. Grade Distribution: 15 points each x 13 = 195 points Research Paper & Presentation Wearable Art Line Sample Notebook Digital Portfolio Website Design Artist Statement 50 points Juried Exhibition Installation 50 points Total Points 795 points 3

4 4 Grading scale: % of Course Points # Course Points Letter Grade % A % A % B % B % B % C % C % C % D % D % D- Below 60 % Below 476 F Supplies Required: 3 ring binder for sample notebook Sheet Protectors for sample notebook Various fabrics, materials & patternmaking supplies needed to complete the projects Size G or H Crochet Hook Size 8 or 9 knitting needle Beads Yarn & embroidery floss for binding & tassel making Sewing Threads for Machine Embroidery Wool fibers for felting Tapestry Needle Quilt batting cotton if possible Yarn for crochet and knitting Other textiles and fabrics for Wearable Art or Fiber Art line itunes 6 ( or a device to play Podcasts 4

5 TENATIVE SCHEDULE Course Outline: Wk Day Lecture (readings are to be read prior to class) 1 1/14 Course introduction Definitions of Wearable Art & Fiber Art Research Paper & Presentation Assigned 1/16 Methods and procedures for Csikszentmihalyi s study on creativity Creativity Chapters 1 & 2 Craft vs Design Recognition vs Understanding.pdf 2 1/21 No Class MLK Day 1/23 Cameron Spiritual Electricity, The Basic Tools, and Week 1 How Should Creativity Be Defined.pdf 3 1/28 The Design Process Varying Viewpoints Csikszentmihalyi s Ten Dimensions of Complexity Creativity Chapters 3 & 4 1/30 Introduction to Crochet Cameron Week 2 Creativity, Intelligence, and Personality.Pdf 4 2/4 Introduction to Free Form Embroidery Csikszentmihalyi s definition of flow The importance of Design Environments Creativity Chapters 5 & 6 Wearable Art Through Free Motion Stitching.pdf Chic Stitching.pdf Lab Creativity Exercises Defining the differences between Ready-to-Wear, Craft Items, and Wearable/Fiber Art Creating color palettes and color matching Crochet Free Form Embroidery Assignments Abstract 1 Research Paper & Presentation Topic Abstract 2 Abstract 3 5

6 2/6 Introduction to Knitting Cameron Week 3 Effects of Coaction, Expected Evaluation, and Goal Setting on Creativity and Productivity.pdf Roadside Iconography.pdf Knitting Research Paper & Presentation 5 2/11 Personal creativity and frameworks used Definition of generativity to a wearable artist Introduction to Binding, Tassels & Coiling 2/13 Introduction to Fabric Manipulation 6 2/18 Introduction to Hand and/or CAD Embroidery 2/20 Introduction to Felting Maturity and aging in the design process 7 2/25 Introduction to Quilting Multi-disciplinary design processes exploration of work by by E. O. Wilson, George Klein, Jonas Salk, Barry Commoner, Hazel Henderson, Elise Boulding and John W. Gardener Creativity Chapters 7 & 8 Cameron Week 4 The Adaptable Mind in Design Relating Personality.pdf Red Hot.pdf Night Savana.pdf Creativity Chapters 9 & 10 Age Differences in Creativity.pdf Goddess of the Earth.pdf Cameron Week 5 Revisiting the Birth Order Creativity Connection.pdf Creativity Chapters 11 & 12 Technologys impact on creative traditions_pieceful co-existance in quilting.pdf Sashiko Bride.pdf Celtic Heritage_SchofieldTomschinS.pdf Crazy Blues_Belinda Orzado.pdf Scent of the Orient.pdf The Quilted Spiral.pdf Those Crazy Lichen.pdf Windows_Past and Present.pdf Origami Hears Fly Over the Rainbow I.pdf Binding & Tassels Fabric Manipulation Hand and/or CAD Embroidery Felting Quilting Quilt patterns design on Modaris Abstract 4 Abstract 5 Abstract 6 6

7 2/27 Dr. Sanders will attend the AAFA meeting 8 3/4 Introduction to Beading Csikszentmihalyi s views on creativity and survival and the relation of flow to learning how to foster creativity and foster flow for designers 3/6 Sources of Inspiration for Wearable and Fiber Art Revisiting Design Ideas How to apply a theoretical Cameron Week 6 Models of the Creative Process Past Present and Future.pdf Creativity Chapters 13 & 14 Cameron Week 7 The Nature of Creativity.pdf Flow Preface & Chapter 1 framework to your line 9 3/11 Spring Break!!! 3/13 Spring Break!!! 10 3/18 Wearable Art vs Fiber Art Cameron Week 8 The Descriptive Challenges of Fiber Art.pdf Crossing the line_wearable to unwearable.pdf Beading Complete Sample Notebook Abstract 7 Sample Notebook Abstract 8 Present Line Concept 3/20 Marketing Wearable Art Venues Flow Chapters 2 & 3 Abstract /25 Cameron Week 9 seven mile boots_the design process of a wearable art piece.pdf Crossing boundaries_ruth Lee.pdf 3/27 Fostering Flow in your life Flow Chapters 4 & 5 Abstract 10 to Dr. S. by 11:55pm 7

8 12 4/1 The jury process for Creative Scholarship Examples of types of juried exhibitions The jury process for Creative Scholarship Examples of types of juried exhibitions 4/3 Documenting Creative Scholarship in Written and Graphic Format Gallery Exhibit Design Process 13 4/8 How to apply Spectral Analysis, Fournier Analysis, and the Julia Set to design topics and sources of inspiration The relationship of model building to the design process 4/10 Relation of Basins of Attraction, Cellular Automation, Game of Life, Neural Networks, and Artificial Life to design Cameron Week 10 Explorations in pleated fabric garment structures.pdf In the bag_contact natural dyes.pdf 14 4/15 Finishing Techniques for Wearable and Fiber Art Flow Chapter 10 4/17 Critique of progress on projects Could Creativity Be Associated With Insomnia.pdf Calla Lily_Eunkyong Hyun.pdf Cathedral_JR Campbell and Jean Parsons.pdf 15 4/22 Writing Artist Statements Documenting Creative Scholarship on Resumes 4/24 Photo-Shoot Items must be complete for photography Flow Chapters 6 & 7 Abstract 11 Cameron Week 11 Undesigned_a study in sustainable design of apparel using post consumer recycled clothing.pdf Flow Chapters 8 & 9 Abstract to Dr. S. by 11:55pm Cameron Week 12 Jurying of Line for inclusion in the juried exhibition Abstract 13 Wearable or Fiber Art Line Artist s Statement 8

9 16 4/29 Types of Design Portfolios Types of Animated and Electronic Portfolios Website Design 5/1 Cognition, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship.pdf Preferred Thinking Styles of Professional Fine Artists.pdf Work on Animated Portfolios & Websites Gallery Exhibit Mounted Work on Animated Portfolios & Websites Marketing and the fiber artist.pdf 17 12/16 May 8, 2:15pm 4:15pm Present Digital Portfolios and Websites Juried Exhibition TBD 9