INDS 1135 Syllabus

Subject Code

INDS

Course Number

1135

Course Title

Textiles for Interiors

Prerequisites

Provisional admission, INDS 1100

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall

Credit Hours

(3-0-3)

Course Description

This course emphasizes the background knowledge necessary for the selection of natural and man-made textile finishes and materials needed in interior environments. Topics include selection and resourcing for interiors, as well as documentation and specification for selected textiles in design applications.

Course Outcomes

Selection and Resourcing for Interiors
Order        Description
    1            Recognize textiles by fiber content, yarn type, construction method and appropriate finish.
    2            Identify technical components in overall interior treatments.
    3            Examine decorative fabrics and, technological specifications and their use in interiors.
4            Discuss the methods used for decorative bedding.
    5            Identify classic and current window coverings.
    6            Choose the appropriate hardware for installation of window treatments.
    7            Apply methods of determining materials required for textile applications.

Documentation and Specifications
Order        Description
    1            Break down the criteria which determine a quality workroom.
    2            Demonstrate knowledge of current resources.
    3            Identify the appropriate textile criteria needed to meet a specific design program.
    4            Demonstrate the ability to write textile product specifications using industry standards.
    5             List the documentation required for a design program to include estimating, fabrication, installation and
                   final inspection.