TEXTILE EMBELLISHMENT II
Opportunity to continue creative research introduced in Textile Embellishment I, with a special emphasis on student driven design. Advance skill and vision using traditional and experimental ways of altering and enriching the surface of pliable materials using techniques such as stitching, embroidery, beading, and fabric collage. Identify and pursue individual conceptual concerns. Readings, formal and informal presentations, group and individual critiques will support the work. Presentation of research will include formal power point talks and physical presentation of the completed textile works.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: DS 228 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Acquire a deepened understanding of the importance of reflection in creative work (learning to pay attention to what you love; what you want to find out; what captures your imagination; and what questions the work suggests). Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize the value of critical thinking and research as it applies to creative work. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Create original textile work informed by personal vision, and supported with traditional and applied research. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Originate ambitious, thoughtfully considered work informed by their individual, emerging creative practice, and making use of the embellishment techniques appropriate to their research. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate public presentation skills appropriate to the discussion of creative research through power point presentations and the opportunity to facilitate discussion. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Acquire a deepened understanding of the importance of reflection in creative work (learning to pay attention to what you love; what you want to find out; what captures your imagination; and what questions the work suggests). Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize the value of critical thinking and research as it applies to creative work. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Create original textile work informed by personal vision, and supported with traditional and applied research. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Originate ambitious, thoughtfully considered work informed by their individual, emerging creative practice, and making use of the embellishment techniques appropriate to their research. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate public presentation skills appropriate to the discussion of creative research through power point presentations and the opportunity to facilitate discussion. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027