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BASIC TEXTILE KNOWLEDGE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
MTT153 BASIC TEXTILE KNOWLEDGE 1 3 2 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the student with the ability of recognizing of the elements used in textile industry, technically analyze the production process of textiles and characteristic features of products.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include subject of raw materials of textile and features of fibre, types of yarn, methods of fabric making and basic types of knitting.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Discover physical, chemical and technique features of materials used in textile industry.
Relate fiber and texture qualities correctly.
Identify spinning techniques and methods of dyeing.
Classify types of fabrics.
Interpret fabric colouration techniques experimentally.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction to the course, topics and procedure of the course Lecture
2 Reading of visual and written source General overview of textiles Case Study
3 Reading of visual and written source Introduction to raw materials of textile and categorization of fiber Lecture
4 Reading of visual and written source Introduction of raw materials in various textiles Lecture
5 Reading of visual and written source Definition and varieties of yarn Lecture
6 Reading of visual and written source Yarn colouring techniques by using textile dyestuff Lecture
7 Reading of visual and written source Yarn colouring techniques by using textile dyestuff Case Study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading of visual and written source Definition of pindle, distaff, spinner concepts Demonstration
10 Research Technical visit Case Study
11 Reading of visual and written source Varieties of fabrics and their definition Lecture
12 Reading of visual and written source Varieties of fabrics and their definition Lecture
13 Reading of visual and written source Fabric colouration techniques Demonstration
14 Reading of visual and written source Fabric colouration techniques Case Study
15 Research Sector workshop about tricot, knitting, leather etc. Case Study
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Gurcum, H. B. (2010) Tekstil Malzeme Bilgisi, Guncel Publications.
Seber, B. (2003) Kumas Yapi Bilgisi - Cift Katli Kumas Orguleri, Birsen Publications.
Ergur, A. (2004) Tekstil Terimleri Sozlugu, Bogazici University Publications.
Mangut, M. (2011) Tekstil Lifleri, Ekin Publications.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to define the basic concepts related to fashion and textile design.
5
2
Students will be able to identify the textile-related problems in his / her professional life and daily life with the information on fashion, textiles and design.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By making inferences from the dynamic structure of the fashion process, students will be able to relate what learnes with the industry.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to relate the conceptual and practical knowledge of fashion and textiles.
4
2
Students will be able to collaborate with the people in the fields of fashion and textiles and improves him/herself.
5

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to relate professional knowledge of fashion and textiles with universal values.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to organize projects, events, exhibitions and fashion shows with individual or team work using theoretical knowledge and skills related to the field of fashion or textile design.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to use this competence in personal and professional life by gaining life-long learning and inquiry.
5
2
Students will be able to execute projects by using historical knowledge about Fashion and Textile Design.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to defend the design using appropriate presentation and communication techniques during the project process and presentation.
3
2
Students will be able to search foreign source and produces written and oral works related to his/her field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Within the framework of social, cultural, scientific and ethical values, students will be able to design unique products in interdisciplinary fields such as clothing, weaving, textile, printing and pattern design.
4
2
Students will be able to organize his/her own fashion collection using computer-aided design programs for innovative and sustainable fashion.
0
3
Students will be able to develop alternative design proposals to make brand management and operation more efficient and improve.
2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 3 3
Preparation for the Final Exam 5 3 15
Mid-Term Exam 1 3 3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 4 5 20
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 38 0 122
Total Workload of the Course Unit 122
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0