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College of the Redwoods
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT AND COURSE NUMBER: ART 63
DEGREE APPLICABLE
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered)
COURSE TITLE Fibers, Yarns, and Fabrics
LECTURE HOURS: 3.0
LAB HOURS:
UNITS: 3.0
PREREQUISITE: NONE
Eligibility for: Engl 150
Math 105
Request for Exception Attached
CO-REQUISITE: NONE
GRADING STANDARD:
Letter Grade Only
TRANSFERABILITY:
CSUS
UC
Articulation with UC requested
Repeatable
yes
no
CR/NC Only
NONE
Grade/CR/NC Option
Maximum Class Size none
Max No. Units
Max No. Enrollments
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
An introduction to fibers and the construction of yarns and fabrics. Consideration will be given to the
chemistry and characteristics of fibers and how these factors effect the resulting yarns and fabrics.
Fabrics also will be studied for structure as well as for suitability for printing, dyeing, finishing, and other
textile uses
COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES: List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate
some of them in terms of specific measurable student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or
skills to be attained as a result of completing this course. For degree-applicable courses, include
objectives in the area of “critical thinking.” Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be
able to:
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3.
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7.
Recognize the three major classifications of fibers
Understand how fibers are processed into yarns
Analyze how yarns are constructed
Recognize the major weave structures.
Understand how fibers, yarns, and weaves combine to influence the resulting fabrics
Learn about various finishes and how they effect fabrics
Speculate on the appropriate use of textiles based on the above
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COURSE OUTLINE
% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
Introduction and Overview
5%
Fibers: Characteristics and Identification
20%
Cellulose (cotton, linen, rayon, etc)
Protein (wool; hair, silk)
Synthetics (nylon, polyester, etc)
Yarns; Counts and Setts; Standard Brands
20%
Simple constructions (singles, plys)
Complex/Novelty yarns (boucle, slub, brushed, etc)
Fabrics: Non-Woven (felts, pellon)
20%
Knits and other constructions
Plain weave
Twill weave
Satin weave
Other weaves
Fabrics for surface design
Finishes
20%
Functional/Mechanical
Chemical
Coloring and Decorative Finishes
Care and Handling
5%
Standards and Legislation
5%
Review
5%
100%
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS; (Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended,
including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text.(s)
Title: Introductory Textile Science
Required
Edition: 2nd
Alternate
Author: Josephs, Marjory
Recommended
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
Date Published: 1987
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes. Basis for determination:
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Chair, or
Branch Coordinator, or Center Dean)
OR
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
No.
If no text or a below college level text is used in a degree applicable course, a Request for Exception form
must be completed and a rationale provided. This request for exception will be approved or denied by the
Curriculum Committee.
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METHODS TO MEASURE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
Please check where appropriate; however, a degree applicable course must have a minimum of one
response in category 1, 2, or3. If category 1 is not checked, the department must explain why substantial
writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade.
1. Substantial writing assignments, including:
essay exam(s)
term or other paper(s)
written homework
reading report(s)
laboratory report(s)
other (specify) _____
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate
because:
The course is primarily computational in nature.
The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
Other rationale (explain) __________________________________________
2. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s)
quizzes
homework problems
laboratory report(s)
field work
other (specify)_______
3. Skill demonstrations, including:
class performance(s)
other (specify)____
4. Objective examinations, including:
multiple choice
completion
field work
performance exam(s)
true/false
matching items
other (specify) notebooks of samples
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL
Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the
student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each
hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the
regular class time the students in this class will be doing the following:
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the semester)
Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum,
concert, debate, meeting, etc.)
Field trips
Other (specify) Samples class
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COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be
completed for non-degree applicable courses. Describe how the course requires students to
independently analyze synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and
assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
Students must learn to examine and analyze the characteristics of fibers to anticipate their potential effect
on yarns and fabrics made with them. Students must assess yarns to determine their appropriateness in
fabric construction. Students must synthesize the various influences and considerations when combining
fibers, yarns, and finishes to anticipate the appropriate end use of continuing care of textiles.