Ontario College of Art & Design

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MAAD 3B01
Fibre: Dyeing
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio
Prerequisite: 9.0 credits, including all first-year requirements (5.0 credits)
This course investigates colour theory and dye techniques as applied to fibre. Studies will include traditional and experimental processes for natural and synthetic dyeing on woven and nonwoven textiles. The emphasis is on acquiring a thorough knowledge of the relationship between fibre and dyestuff. Students will develop their own colour sense as well as mastery of the technical aspects of colour with both cellulose and protein fibre. The course will be delivered using lectures, demonstrations, in-class experiments and one-on-one and group critiques.
Anti-requisite: MAAD 2B38 Fibre: Dyeing
Notes: Please take special note that this course has material fees associated with it.
Conditions: Students must achieve a minimum grade of 60% in at least one of their core studio courses each semester to advance to further Material Art & Design studio courses.
Course was last updated June 5, 2012 - 6:08 PM