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PPD 101 - DRAWING AS A BASIC
VISUAL COMMUNICATION

This is a basic drawing course designed to

give students a background and experience in

the fundamentals of drawing as a basic visual
communication. Through exercises and assignments,
the student will learn to use drawings as a tool to
record a concept, manipulate, develop, communicate
and refine those concepts.

PPD 103 - DESIGN AS A BASIC
VISUAL LANGUAGE

To introduce students to the elements and principles
of design through a series of two and three
dimensional design projects which place an emphasis
on creative problem solving. Critical analysis and
discussion will have an important role in all aspects
of developing a visual vocabulary. Throughout course
projects and personal research, students will
investigate the process of design and the relevance
it has to their studio practice, and their personal
development.

PPD 104 - INTRODUCTION TO
DIGITAL DESIGN APPLICATIONS

Developed to compliment and expand the skill set of
the traditional artist, Introduction to Digital Design
Applications will introduce students to image creation
and processing techniques using Adobe Photoshop
and Adobe Illustrator. Emphasis will be placed

on creative workflow, image file types, drawing

and painting tools, colour correction and artistic
exploration. Additional topics include the production
of self-promotional materials for both print and web,
and an introduction to 3D design options for both
jewelry and clay production.

PPD 111 - PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE AND DESIGN

This course provides information to assist the
emerging craftsperson, designer, and maker

in developing skills for selling their work in a
commercial context. A variety of approaches will
cover three broad areas of study: management,
business, and marketing.

TEXT 106 - WEAVING

This course is an introduction to the language of
colour, pattern and design in the construction of

cloth through the study of weave structures, using a
variety of fibres on multi-shaft looms. Students will
learn to produce cloth on the loom, in the progression
from concept to finished textile. Computer assisted
design of woven fabric will aid in the exploration of
more complex weave structures.

230 =~ Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2019-20

TEXT 101 - DYE TECHNOLOGY

An introductory study of the application of colour

on fibre through direct application and immersion
dye processes. Utilizing a variety of natural fibres,
yarns and fabric, plant dyes will be explored within a
contemporary context. Indigo, as the ancient, natural
blue, will be more fully worked with through the
practice of shibori resist techniques.

TEXT 102 - PRINTING

Students will learn various processes and approaches
to silk-screen printing and explore the potential of
printed imagery, repeating-pattern and other effects
on cloth with a primary focus on printing using photo
emulsion, natural dyes, mordants and modifiers. (6
hours for 16 weeks)

TEXT 103 - TEXTILE CONSTRUCTION

This course is an introduction to sewing techniques,
machine and hand finishing, stitching and textile
manipulation for fashion, costume, wearable art and
2 and 3D objects. Sewing techniques include; seams,
hems, edges, buttonholes, zippers, mixed media
piecing, appliqué, beading, embroidery, reinforce
fabrics, collage, design and sew collars, cuffs and
pockets. Students will learn to design and plan
projects, make small patterns and prototypes and
construct Wearables. This course also includes fibre
identification.

TEXT 104 - PATTERN DRAFTING AND DESIGN

In this course students will learn about pattern
drafting, pattern draping, pattern design and styling
on the mannequin for fashion. Costume and wearable
art clothing and accessories will also be studied.
Students will learn to create patterns, transfer
patterns to paper, make alterations, transfer patterns
to materials and construct garments.

TEXT 105 - SURFACE DESIGN

This course is an introductory study of the principles
and application of colour and imagery on cloth
utilizing resist techniques, block printing and
silkscreen printing with dyes and pigments.

TEXT 107 - FELT AND COLOUR

Ethnographic explorations will be the beginnings of
this class with time-honoured hand felting techniques
extending into the development of contemporary
applications. All explorations in this course will

occur in the context of the study of pattern and

plane symmetries and textile design as well as the
application of dye technology.

TEXTILES STUDIO
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TEXT 108 - STUDIO SPECIFIC DESIGN

Utilizing design principles the student will develop
a collection of textile designs and samples that can
be applied within the context of their own studio
practice.

TEXT 112 - DESIGN FOR PRODUCTION
& PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

In this course the student will be taken through a
step-by- step process of designing and making a
limited product line for a contemporary market. (4.5
hours for 8 weeks).

TEXT 113 - CONTEMPORARY FIBRE &
MIXED MEDIA APPLICATIONS

This course addresses contemporary visual language
and form. Students will investigate the use of new
and familiar materials, exploring 2 and 3 dimensional
works through exercises and projects within a
contemporary mix media vein.

TEXT 114 - APPLIED TEXTILE DESIGN

This is an introduction to the computer as a creative
design tool for product development and production
for specific markets.

TEXT 120 - SELF DIRECTED STUDIO |

This course gives the student an opportunity to
develop a self-directed body of work. In consultation
with the studio instructors students are encouraged
to work independently, pursuing areas of personal
interest. Students submit an application outlining
what they intend to work on in the self-directed
studio course.

Contact

KOOTENAY STUDIO ARTS
Phone: 888.953.1133 ext 21324
Direct: 250.365.1324

Email: ksaadmissions@selkirk.ca

selkirk.ca/programs