STUDY PROGRAMME
Fashion and Textile Design

AFAM CODE
ABTEC34

DISCIPLINARY AREA
Fashion design

DISCIPLINARY FIELD
Textile design

CREDITS
12

APPROACH
Theoretical/project-based

This course aims at introducing the students to the textile world as a primary element in fashion and textile design, and making them aware of how creativity in fashion is linked to sound understanding of textiles and of their best use, also developing awareness and sensitivity. Through the Textile culture module, the course favours a theoretical and project-based approach both to the understanding of fibres and textiles, and to the in-depth study of the textile supply chain, the value of the Italian manufacturing industry know-how, and to research in terms of innovation and sustainability. The workshops in the Textile lab 1 module let the students investigate different techniques in terms of structure and manipulation of textiles, such as weaving, embroidery, dying, and colour samples.

Successful students will be able to:

TEXTILE LAB 1:

• Learn a method to design textiles

• Use weaving techniques

• Use textile manipulation techniques

• Dye textile samples and yarns in different compositions

• Create colour sample folders

• Conceive and develop a book of textile samples

TEXTILE CULTURE:

• Identify the product characteristics of textiles

• Know the main weaving types of textiles and knitwear features

• Select the most suitable textiles for different uses

• Identify the main types of textiles by their look and feel

• Know the geography, structure, and facts of the Italian textile production chain

• Go in-depth on innovation and sustainability in the textile field

TEXTILE LAB 1

Through front lectures, workshops, and projects in collaboration with companies, the students will learn weaving techniques, how to work with materials, embroidery, and dying. This will allow them to choose the right materials and textiles for fashion projects.

TEXTILE CULTURE

Through front lectures, practical exercises, and projects in collaboration with companies, this module analyses the characteristics of fabrics and knitted materials (composition, weight, performance, instructions, technical data...) allowing the students to evaluate their use and performance. The module is enriched by the study of the relevant industry, as well as of the innovative and sustainable aspects.

This is a theoretical/project-based course.

Over the course, the students will carry out didactic activities that are functional to achieving the learning goals, that in both modules may include:

• Front lectures

• Development of individual projects

• Individual study and research

• Laboratories

• Exercises and revisions

• Individual sessions and tutoring

• Field trips

Assessment criteria may include:

TEXTILE LAB 1: Submission of papers, projects and research work

TEXTILE CULTURE: Submission of papers, exercises and research work

Further details on the specific tests will be given by the professor.

The final grade for this course will result from the weighted average of its modules.

RECOMMENDED:

TEXTILE LAB 1:

- Baugh, G. (2010), The Fashion Designer’s textile directory: the creative use of fabrics in design, Thames and Hudson.

- Johnston, A. (2016), Fabric for Fashion. The Swatch Book, London, Laurence King.

- Gunn, T. (2015), The Mood guide to fabric and fashion, New York, Harry Abrams.

- Hallet, C., Johnston, A. (2014); Fabric for Fashion, London, Laurence King.

- Thompson, R. (2012), Manufacturing processes for textile and fashion professionals, Thames and Hudson.

TEXTILE CULTURE:

- Fashionary (2020) Textilepedia: the complete fabric guide, Fashionary International Limited.

- Frassine, R. Soldati, M.G. (2016), Textile design: materiali e tecnologie, Franco Angeli.

- Redaelli, E. Rubertelli, M. (2009), Design del prodotto moda: dal tessuto alla passerella, Franco Angeli.

- Rinaldi, F.R. (2019), Fashion industry 2030: reshaping the future through sustainability and responsible innovation, Bocconi University Press.

- Thompson, R. (2013) Sustainable materials,

- Ungaro, P. (2019), Tecnologia Innovazione Sostenibilità: conoscere i materiali tessili, Copyright material Paola Ungaro.

Many of the recommended sources, together with additional material, are also available online on MyNaba, in the Library section.

More books and resources might be requested or suggested by the professors.

The programme grants 12 credits, divided as follows:

• TEXTILE LAB 1: 6 CFA

• TEXTILE CULTURE: 6 CFA