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Fiber and Textile Arts

Arts 396-01

Winter 2023

ART 396.docx 

ART 396.pdf 

Instructor: Jessica Ray

Time: Monday and Wednesday 10am – 12:50pm

Class Location: Art room 109 (printmaking studio)

Office: THTR 215 A (inside costume shop)

Email: Jray@ewu.edu

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday at 10-10:50 am

 

Course Description: This course will explore fiber and textile art with a hands-on application. We will be exploring fabric creation and its manipulations with ancient and modern techniques.

 

Canvas will reflect updates to the course, changes in the syllabus, assignments, etc. Be sure to check it regularly. The course syllabus provides a general plan for the course; deviations may be necessary.

 

Course Learning Outcomes:

  • Students who successfully complete ART 396 will have a basic understanding of Textile components and construction practices.
  • Students who successfully complete ART 396 will have explored the different construction techniques of textiles.
  • Students who successfully complete ART 396 will have explored ways to manipulate textiles for different visual and structural textures.

 

Requirements:

 

  • Supplies needed for the course to meet the minimum requirement for each of the projects will be provided by the instructor.
  • Any additional materials a student wishes to add to a project will need to be individually purchased.
  • Materials needed to design projects (paper, pencils, color media, etc.)

 

Assignments:

All assignments and samples will be worked on in class. You will need to come to class prepared with your materials for your projects as required. Lab time will also be established for additional time to work on your projects.

 

Quizzes:

Expect quizzes over lectures. Quizzes will be completed on Canvas. All quizzes will have a restricted amount of time for you to complete unless otherwise stated. Quizzes will not be available past their due date/time.

 

Late Assignment Policy

Late submissions will lose 1% for each hour late or 10% for each day late. If you are unable to submit the assignment on the day it is due, you must email me at least 24 hours prior to the assignment deadline to request an extension. Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the instructor, and they will only be granted for exceptional circumstances (i.e., “I’m really busy with other work” will not be a sufficient rationale for an extension). After 10 days, late assignments will no longer receive credit, but students must still complete the assignment to demonstrate minimum competence in course skills in order to earn credit for the course. Penalties for late submission may be waived in the case of extenuating circumstances with confirmation from the Student Care Team (https://inside.ewu.edu/student-life/absence-notification/

 

Canvas:

Please check and reference your canvas page. All assignments and class information will be posted there in an effort to save on paper products. Assignments will also be able to be submitted on Canvas or in person.

 

Classroom Decorum

You will be expected to be responsible for the items and tools that you use. You will be working in an active workspace. That means that if you leave out your items, it is a real possibility that it could be lost or disposed of. Many of the items you are using in this class are borrowed, if you do not properly care for items you may lose access to them. The class will be provided with a designated space to store items for the class.

 

Promoting mutual respect and professionalism

Every student in this class, regardless of personal history or identity categories, is a member of this group. Your experiences are important and you should share them as they become relevant to our class. No student in this class is ever expected to believe or speak for all members of their group(s). You have the right to determine your own identity. You have the right to be called by whatever name you wish. You have the right to be referred to by whatever pronouns you wish. You have the right to adjust those things at any point in your education and life. If you find that there are aspects of course instruction, subject matter, or class environment that results in barriers to your inclusion please contact me privately without fear of reprisal. 

It is an expectation that you treat all participants in the course with courtesy and respect. Your comments to others should be factual, constructive, and free from harassing statements. You are encouraged to disagree with other students, but such disagreements need to be based upon facts and documentation (rather than prejudices and personalities). It is my goal to promote an atmosphere of mutual respect in the classroom. Please contact me if you have suggestions for improving the classroom environment. 

 

Technical Requirements

Students will need regular access to a personal computer that runs on a broadband internet connection. This course requires the use of Canvas. Synchronous class sessions require the use of Zoom meeting software. Canvas is the primary hub for the course, and everything links from Canvas (including lectures, videos, assignments, and Zoom sessions).

 

Student Privacy

Zoom class sessions will be recorded. The recording will capture the presenter’s audio, video, and computer screen. Student audio and video will be recorded if they share their computer audio and video during the recorded session. The recordings will only be accessible to students enrolled in the course to review materials. These recordings will not be shared with or accessible to the public. No portion of this course, recorded or otherwise, may be distributed for any reason. The University and Zoom have FERPA-compliant agreements in place to protect the security and privacy of EWU Zoom accounts.

 

Daily Schedule

 

*Schedule subject to change If necessary.

Monday

1/9

Fabric

Fibers, Yarns

Wednesday

1/11

Textile construction

Weaving, Weaving yarns

Pin weaving with mixing yarns/ ribbons

Monday

1/16

Presidents Day

No Class

Wednesday

1/18

Pressing felt

 

Monday

1/23

Pin felt

 

Wednesday

1/25

Using Dye and Dying practices

 

Monday

1/30

Fabric painting techniques

 

Wednesday

2/1

Fabric painting on silk sample

 

Monday

2/6

Fabric painting on a cotton sample

 

Wednesday

2/8

Stitching/Binding Resistant dying

 

Monday

2/13

Continued

 

Wednesday

2/15

Wax resistant Dying.

 

Monday

2/20

Presidents Day

No Class

Wednesday

2/22

Continued

 

Monday

2/27

Embroidery

 

Wednesday

3/1

Creating a 3d Structure

 

Monday

3/6

Applica Attachment

 

Wednesday

3/8

Final Project Working

Monday

3/13

Workday

Wednesday

3/15

 

Workday

Monday

3/20

Workday

Finals 3/22 at 10:30 to 12:30

 

 

 

Grading Breakdown

Weaving yarns                                      10 points

Pin weaving with mixing media              15 points

Pressing felt                                          15 points         

Pin felt                                                 15 points

Dying Sample Book                               25 points

Fabric painting on silk sample                15 points

Fabric painting on a cotton sample           15 points

Stitching/Binding Resistant dying           20 points

Wax resistant Dying.                              25 points

Embroidery                                           25 points

Creating a 3d Structure                         15 points

Applica Attachment                              20 points

Final Project                                         100 points       

                                                Total    315 points

Projects for the Course:

 

Weaving yarns – This project will explore the process of weaving yarns in the way of woven fabric construction.

Pin weaving with mixing media- This project will also practice weaving. In this project, we will explore the use of mixed media yarns, materials, and construction.

Pressing felt – This project will go through the process of creating pressed felt in a flat fabric form.

Pin felt - This project will develop the process of pining felt into shapes and colors.

Dying Sample Book- In this project, you will create a sample book of different colors and products for dying fabrics. We will explore synthetic/chemical dyes and organic dyes.

Fabric painting on silk sample – In this project, we will use dye and fabric paint on a silk sample.

Fabric painting on a linen sample- In this project, we will use dye and fabric paint on a linen sample.

Stitching/Binding Resistant dying- This will explore the process of stitching or binding our fabric to dye while creating a unique visual design.

Wax-resistant Dying- This will explore the process of using wax on fabric to create a dye-resistant design while creating a unique visual design.

Embroidery- This project will use embroidery to create a 3D design on the surface of the fabric.

Creating a 3d Structure- This project will use stitching, folding, or printing to create a structure using fabric.

Applica Attachment-This project will use fabric to applica pieces of fabric layered on fabric to create a design.

Final Project- You will create a project of your choice using a minimum of two techniques from earlier in the course to create a final project.

 

Students who demonstrate minimum competencies in all course skills and who submit all assignments will receive a final grade according to the Grading Policy outlined in the EWU catalog and the following scale:

 

B+        87-89%

C+        77-79%

D+        67-69%

 

A          95-100%

B          84-86%

C          74-76%

D          64-66%

F     Below 57%

A-         90-94%

B-         80-83%

C-         70-73%

D-         57-63%

 

 

Grading Criteria

  • “A” indicates truly outstanding work that shows a command of analysis. The work follows the directions of the assignment. The work is error-free in spelling and grammatical errors. “A” work significantly surpasses the expectations of the assignment.
  • “B” indicates above-average work that clearly achieves the goals of the assignment. The work provides smart and solid analyses that I would expect any diligent student to be able to produce. There are usually few typos or spelling errors (if any), sentences are relatively clear, and thoughts are organized into a concise argument.
  • “C” indicates meeting the course requirements in an adequate fashion. This work tends to recycle examples from discussion without discussing how they fit with the analysis and repeats information given in class. There are usually typos, spelling errors, and poorly structured sentences that render the argument vague or unpersuasive.
  • “D” indicates work that is off-topic, poorly written, disorganized, and instead of the course materials, relies on “personal experience” alone or materials from other classes. In other words, the assignment shows no evidence that the student was paying attention in class and does not incorporate materials used in the readings or in class discussion. Often these assignments seem more like summaries or reviews rather than analyses. These assignments may not follow the instruction or are incomplete. They do not use appropriate grammar and often are not proofread.
  • “F” indicates work that dramatically fails to meet course goals and course expectations. It is incoherent, plagiarized, and/or never turned in.

 

 

 

Religious Accommodations: If you would like to request an accommodation for reasons of  faith or conscience, please refer to EWU’s policy on Holidays and Religious Accommodations available  at https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/. Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of  this course using the Holidays and Religious Accommodations Request form available 

at https://inside.ewu.edu/student-life/resources/holidays-and-religious-accommodations-request/. 

 

Accessibly Accommodations: Your ability to succeed in this class is important to me. If you  already have an accommodation plan through Disability Support Services (DSS) and would like to use your  approved accommodations in this class, please let me know as soon as possible. If you do not have an  accommodation plan but have a temporary health condition or permanent disability that may require an  accommodation, please contact DSS at dss@ewu.edu or 509-359-6871. You can also visit their website  at https://inside.ewu.edu/dss/.

 

Equal Opportunity Statement: EWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,  religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic  information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or  hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical  disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for  and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

 

Student Health and Wellness

 EWU is committed to proactively facilitating all students' well-being. We welcome and encourage  students to contact the following on-campus services for their physical, intellectual, occupational, spiritual, environmental, financial, social, and/or emotional needs:

o Counseling and Wellness Center call (509) 359-2366 or via the website 

(https://inside.ewu.edu/bewell/) 

o Cheney Medical Center call (509) 235-6151 or via the website (www.multicarerockwoodclinic.com )  o Recreation Services call (509) 359-4026 or via the website (https://inside.ewu.edu/campusrec/rec facilities/universityrecreationcenter/ ).

o Students dealing with heightened feelings of sadness or hopelessness, thoughts of harm or suicide,  or increased anxiety may contact the Crisis Line 1-877-266-1818 or Text HOME to 741-741.  • Basic needs. To learn effectively, you must have basic security: a roof over your head along with a  reliable place to sleep and enough food to eat (view the EWU Food Pantry Program, https://inside.ewu.edu/oce/ewu-food-pantries/). If you're having trouble with any of these things,  please talk with me or the Dean of Students Office ((509) 359-7924 or dos@ewu.edu). Together we can  work to meet your basic needs. 

Responsible Employee: EWU is committed to creating an educational, work, living, and campus  environment that is free from all forms of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic  violence, stalking, and unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class. As an  Eastern employee, I am responsible for reporting all incidents of prohibited sexual harassment,  including sexual assault, stalking, and dating and domestic violence, to the University's Title IX  coordinator. Students can choose to discuss their experiences confidentially with the following  resources: Sexual Assault Hotline (509) 624-7273, Domestic Violence Shelter (509) 326-2255; EWU  Counseling Services at (509) 359-2366; and Health Center at (509) 235-6151. 

 

Related to usability, disability, and design, "I am committed to creating a course that is  inclusive in its design. If you encounter barriers, immediately let me know so that we can determine if  there is a design adjustment to make or if an accommodation might be needed to overcome the design's  limitations. I am always happy to consider creative solutions as long as they do not compromise the  intent of the assessment or learning activity. You are welcome to contact the Student Accessibility  Services via phone at 515-294-7220 to begin this conversation or establish accommodations for this or  other courses. I welcome feedback that will assist me in improving the usability and experience for all  students."

 

Sensitive subjects warning (for classes with sensitive and controversial topics): Many of us  may get triggered while in this class because engaging with academic material can evoke strong  emotions. For some of us, the emotions are evoked because the issues are very real in our everyday lives.  Others of us will get triggered because we fee guilt or shame for not having known or understood how  things have been working in our society. All of these feelings are okay. It’s how we handle them that  matters. We can challenge ourselves to pay attention to our emotions, consider what’s triggering  us, listen to and respect one another and share this honestly with the class (or with me privately if you  prefer). This is how authentic learning and growth take place.

 

Academic integrity: Some assignments require collaboration among students to collect data.  Each student’s homework, lab assignments, etc. (including calculations on paper or in Excel, and answers)  should represent a student’s own work. Some assignments will require you to summarize newspaper or  scientific articles. When summarizing or quoting another author’s work, make sure to cite the reference  appropriately. As stated by EWU’s Divisions of Academic and Student Affairs, “Violations of academic  integrity involve the use of any method or technique enabling you to misrepresent the quality or integrity  of any of your university related work.” For more information on EWU’s Academic Integrity Policy, see  http://access.ewu.edu/undergraduate-studies/academic-integrity. A violation of academic integrity will  result in a 0.0 grade for that assignment. Repeated violations may result in a 0.0 or an XF for the course. COVID-19 protocols

 

We are currently facing a global pandemic that has altered all our lives. Many have lost loved ones,  homes, jobs and more. Recommendations are constantly changing but your safety and security are of  the utmost importance, and I will always put that first! I want you to know that I may not have lived your  experience, but I want you to succeed in all your endeavors. These policies will help get us out of this  pandemic and be much safer:

  • Masking: Wearing a face mask is one important way to slow the spread of COVID-19. On July 27, 2021, the CDC updated its guidance on face masks and recommends that face masks be worn inside by everyone, regardless of vaccination status. Wearing a face mask increases protection from the Delta  variant and lessens the chance of spreading it to others. Your mask needs to cover your nose and  mouth. 
  • Vaccinations: The best thing that any of us can do to protect ourselves and others is to get vaccinated. The vaccines are safe, effective, and now very easy to acquire. All EWU students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated with records uploaded to Med+Proctor
  • COVID testing: EWU offers free Covid-19 antigen testing for students, faculty and staff. Please get tested if you have any of the following symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion  or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, or have been exposed to anyone with COVID. See  https://inside.ewu.edu/rcp/antigen-testing-faqs/ for more information.
  • For more up-to-date information about recommendations and policies please see EWU’s Coronavirus website here: https://www.ewu.edu/coronavirus/

 

 

Affirmative Action Statement

Eastern Washington University adheres to affirmative action policies to increase the number and retention of students and employees from historically underrepresented groups.

Title IX and Mandatory Reporting

Eastern Washington University recognizes the inherent dignity of all individuals and promotes respect for all people. Sexual misconduct will NOT be tolerated at EWU. If you have been subjected to sexual misconduct, we encourage you to report this matter promptly. As a faculty member, I am interested in promoting a safe and healthy environment, and should I learn of any sexual misconduct I must report the matter to the Title IX Coordinator. Should you want to report to a confidential source you may contact the following:

  • Sexual Assault Family Trauma (SAFeT) – 509-624-7273 – 24 hours
  • YWCA Domestic Violence Crisis Line – 509-326-2255 – 24 hours
  • Suicide and Mental Health – 509-838-4428 – 24 hours
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 360-407-9490 (employees)
  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – 509-359-2366 (students)

 

Emergency Information

Campus-wide emergency response procedures can be found here: https://access.ewu.edu/police/comprehensive-emergency-management-plan/emergency-response. In the event of the following dial 911: Life/property in immediate danger, smoke or fire, crimes in progress, rescue or emergency medical assistance is needed.

 

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