62-150 Spring 2023

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IDeATe offers one section of 62-150 Introduction to Media Synthesis and Analysis in Spring 2023:

62-150 A, Introduction to Textile Media, taught by Natalya Pinchuk

This section of Media Synthesis focuses on textile media and presents students with technical, historical and conceptual grounding in this medium. Students learn the basics of textile processes, including weaving, sewing, digital printing on fabric, surface manipulation, embellishment, piece-work, quilting, and patterns. Technical explorations, complimented by the study of historic precedent and contemporary practice, supports students in exploring textiles as an expressive medium. Students' course work will include projects, sampling and prototyping, critique, and presentations.

Learning objectives:

  1. Distinguish and identify a variety of textile structures, materials, processes and traditions.
  2. Construct and manipulate textiles using a variety of techniques, including weaving, sewing, smart textiles, felting and printing.
  3. Analyze the relationships between material, form and content in contemporary material culture.
  4. Research and present information on historical precedents in the textile field.
  5. Articulate material and conceptual choices in discussions and critiques.
  6. Contribute productively to a critique environment with open responses, constructive criticism, and positive feedback.
  7. Document and reflect upon your process and finished assignments.
  8. Grow awareness of artists, designers, craftspersons, architects and others who employ textile techniques in their contemporary practices, and understand how these technical skills might be applied in one's own approaches to making.
  9. Apply critical thinking and rhetorical skills relative to both formal and conceptual pursuits.