Course Syllabus

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Overview

This course involves the study of fabric such as fiber, yarns, and methods of construction and finishes. Students will apply this information to personal and client use. It is a three-credit hour course.

Requirements

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.

Required Resources

This course uses a combination textbook and fabric swatch kit sold by the BYU-Idaho University Store. Read the information in the Textbook Information module to learn how to purchase your textbook. Note that the textbook may be available from other sellers, but the swatch kit is required for you to be able to complete your labs and other assignments.

Resource Title/Description Author/Provider Ed./Vol. 13-Digit ISBN
TFC Swatch Kit Package & Textiles Textbook Digital Access Kadolf, S.J. 1st 978-1956152418
Textileopedia
 978-9887711094

In addition to the above resources students will also be required to gather or purchase certain materials for various projects in the course. These materials may include:

  • Raw/Roving wool
  • Drop spindle, or materials to make a drop spindle (can be purchased at a craft store or online)
  • Various types of laundry detergent and pretreatment
  • Yarn and knitting needles
  • Others as specified in specific assignments

Please contact your instructor regarding concerns you have about procuring any required materials for the course.

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Proctored Exams and Assessments

This course will use an online proctoring software called Proctorio. This makes it possible for students to take assessments and exams without a human proctor present. Proctored exams can be accessed like any other exam, once the software has been installed. Exams will be recorded by Proctorio and reviewed by the BYUI Testing Center. Any questionable exams will be forwarded to the instructor for further review.

For step-by-step instructions on Proctorio installation, please refer to the Student Help: Proctorio in Canvas Links to an external site.article.

Structure

Course Outcomes (CO)

  1. Identify characteristics of different fibers, yarns, fabrics, colorations and finishes through lab experiments, research and presentations.
  2. Summarize the process fibers take to become fabrics.
  3. Use correct textiles terminology.
  4. Explain the appropriate ways to clean, store and maintain fabrics.
  5. Apply traditional techniques to develop a textile product and new technology to create an original fabric design.
  6. Predict textile performance and possible end-uses for practical industry application. 

Major Assignments

The table below is meant to help you see the relevance of each major assignment as it pertains to the course outcomes (CO).

Major Assignment Description CO#
All Lab Assignments Hands-on activities where students will work with fibers and fabrics to classify them and demonstrate knowledge of their composition and handling. 1, 3, 4,  6, 
W08 Paper: Fibers in Heritage An essay where students summarize research, they've done in their own family history and the connection their ancestors had to textiles. 3,7
W12 Assignment: Fiber to Finish A hands-on project where students take a raw fiber through the process of creating a finished textile. 3,5
W13 Assignment: Swatch Kit Submission An ongoing project to identify, classify, study, and describe numerous examples of textiles (included in the purchase of the required textbook). 1, 2,3, 4, 6
W14 Final Exam A remotely proctored exam where students demonstrate their knowledge of the course content. 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Weekly Patterns

The table below displays typical weekly activities, due dates, and activity descriptions. 

Due Date* Learning Model Activity Title Description
End of Week Prepare/Prove Quiz A quiz over the weekly assigned readings
End of Week Prepare/Prove Key Terms A student-created vocabulary sheet for each chapter
End of Week Ponder/Prove Lab A hands-on activity to test, identify, and learn about fibers and fabrics
End of Week Teach One Another Report A video report students will create and share on specific fibers, fabrics, and finishes. Students complete three total over the semester.
End of Week Ponder/Prove Projects Any number of ongoing projects within the course, including Fibers in Heritage, Knitting, Fiber to Finish, and Swatch Kit

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Learning Model

This course employs all elements of the BYU-Idaho Learning Model. Students prepare by studying selected content, teach one another through the creation of video reports on fabrics that are shared with the class and working in groups to create study aids, and ponder and prove by completing various labs and projects throughout the course.

Expectations

Workload

This is a three-credit hour course. Students should expect to spend an average of 12 hours per week on the coursework for FCS 360. Because of the hands-on nature of the course, it may feel like more time is spent than average. Contact your instructor for concerns about the workload.

Group Work

This course will require you to participate in three student-led study groups. In preparation for these study groups you will claim a number of fibers, fabrics, and/or finishes about which to compile summaries based on the student-created video reports and your own research. During the study groups you will share your summaries and create comparison charts. These comparison charts can be used as notes, study-aids, and a guide in completing the swatch kit to be used during the final exam.

Late Work

As a sign of professionalism and respect, you should complete your work on time. However, your instructor has the discretion to accept late work or extend due dates as appropriate.

Extra Credit

This course does not specifically include extra credit.

Grading Scale

Letter Grade Percent
A 100% - 93%
A- 92% - 90%
B+ 89% - 87%
B 86% - 83%
B- 82% - 80%
C+ 79% - 77%
C 76% - 73%
C- 72% - 70%
D+ 69% - 67%
D 66% - 63%
D- 62% - 60%
F 59% and lower

University Policies

Students with Disabilities

BYU-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with the student and instructor by BYU-Idaho Disability Services. If you need assistance or feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of disability, you may seek resolution through established policy and procedures.

If you have any disability that may impair your ability to complete this course successfully, please contact Disability Services as soon as possible, preferably before the beginning of the semester, in order to ensure you receive appropriate accommodations.

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Other University Policies

Go to the Student Resources module to review the university policies regarding honesty, online etiquette, communication expectations, etc.

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