ACH 105H - Textiles and Textile Applications - Honors

3 credit hours - One hour lecture and four hours of studio weekly; one term.
This is an honors course.

Explore textiles and the different types of natural and synthetic fibers. Discuss textile history, manufacturing and applications. Examine textile production processes, pattern design and industry icons. Apply appropriate textiles to window treatments, wallcoverings and furniture applications. Estimate carpet and textile quantities. Lab fee $40.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for Honors Courses.

Prerequisite or Corequisite: ACH 100 or permission of department chair.

Crosslisted: Also offered as ACH 105 ; credit is not given for both ACH 105 and ACH 105H.

Note: Complete and present an honors capstone research project.

Course Outcomes:

Define textiles, their origins, and their historical significance.
Identify textile fiber construction techniques, sustainability, dye methods, and design motifs
Determine industry standards, requirements and safety factors
Design textiles treatments for residential and commercial use