HECOL 333 - Cross-Cultural Textiles

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

An introduction to the historical and technological development of cross-cultural textiles and survey of common textile-making techniques, designs, and embellishments. Ethnographic textiles are analyzed in the context of socio-cultural, political, economic, environmental, and aesthetical meanings. The course combines lectures, class discussions, videos, and examination of artifacts from the Clothing and Textiles Collection. Prerequisite: 30 units.

HECOL 454 - Apparel Design and Product Development II

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

Advanced problems in apparel design and product development. Draping and fabric manipulation techniques are explored. The focus is traditional specialty fabric techniques and experimental production methods. Prerequisite: HECOL 254. Normally offered in alternate years.