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• Honor Code
• ADA Requirements

• A survey of two and three-dimensional fabric modification techniques as they relate theatrical costumes.
• Basic techniques covered include dyes, painting mediums, printing processes, sewing and off-loom techniques.
• Discussions will include the wear (actors and stage movement) and care (washing/dry-cleaning) of costumes that are made of modified fabric.

• The classes will consist of lectures and demonstrations followed by lab participation.
• The last several weeks will be devoted to final work sessions.

• Note that you will need to spend time on samples and projects outside of the class period in order to be able to complete them.
• Since most of the homework will need to be done in the dye lab, a sign-up sheet for lab time will be posted.
• No undergraduates may work in the lab unsupervised.

• FABRIC PAINTING AND DYEING FOR THE THEATRE, by Deborah M. Dryden, plus supplementary information handed out as needed.

• FABRIC DYEING AND PAINTING, BY Kate Wells (Second text for Graduate students)
• COMPLEX CLOTH, A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SURFACE DESIGN, by Jane Dunnewold
• THE ART OF FELTMAKING, by Anne Einset Vickrey
• WILD COLOR, by Jenny Dean
• SURFACE DESIGN, periodical journal
• ART TO WEAR, by  Julie Schafler Dale
• TEXTILE DYEING: THE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE AND SHOWCASE, by Kate Broughton
• THE COMPLETE BOOK OF SILK PAINTING, by Diane Tuckman and Jan Janas
• SURFACE DESIGN FOR FABRIC, by Richard M. Proctor and Jennifer F. Lew
• SHIBORI:  THE ART OF FABRIC TYING, FOLDING, PLEATING AND DYEING, by Elfiede Moller
• THE ART OF MANIPULATING FABRIC, by Colette Wolff
• FABRIC ARTISTRY:  PIN WEAVING, FELTING, TEXTUIZING. . . ,  by Singer Design Series
• BEADED CLOTHING TECHNIQUES, by Therese Spears
• THE BOOK OF ORNAMENTAL KNOT, by John J. Hensel
• CHINESE KNOTTING, by Lydia Chien
• TASSELS:  THE FANCIFUL EMBELLISHMENT, by Nancy Welch
• THE ARTFUL RIBBON, by Candace Kling
• GLORIOUS RIBBONS, by Christine Kingdom
• THE WEAVING, SPINNING AND DYEING BOOK, by Rachel Brown
• THE TECHNIQUES OF BASKETRY, Virginia I. Harvey

• Each student will be required to follow proper safety procedures in regard to each technique and dress in appropriate attire as needed:  safety goggles, respirator, gloves, apron, etc.
• Students will provide their own pair of neoprene rubber gloves.
• No contacts should be worn in the dye room.
• There is no eating or drink in the dye room.

• Each student will need to provide fabric for samples and yardage projects (natural fibers, NO polyester), clothing for distressed project, silk scarves blanks, and dyes and/or paint mediums for larger projects.
• Basic dye and paint supplies will be provided for sample pieces.  If there is any left over dyes and paints, they may be used for the projects.   But if your project calls for a quantity of dye or paint, you must provide it.

• Each student may use tools and equipment in the shop, including dye vat, pots, stove, sewing machines, etc. but will be responsible for their care and cleaning.
• Other materials, students may need to provide, include: acetate, string, Masonite or Plexiglas, plastic and glass containers, tools such as paint brushes (acrylic, bamboo, hake, sponge), canvas stretchers, Exacto knifes, etc.

• Like any art class cost of supplies can run high.  An estimate for materials:  fabric, dyes, and paints and tools such as rubber gloves, paintbrushes, etc. could run between $ 125. and $ 250. depending on the type of fabric purchased. ($ 150. to $ 300.--for graduate students)

• Each student is required to clean up any mess and return any tools or equipment to their proper storage area at the end of the work session.
• Sample pieces and project work can be taken with you or left in the boxes provided.
• No project should be left out for longer than it takes to dry.  That means you may have to come back the next morning, etc. to put your work away.
• Since the room is also used for production, your work needs to be picked up and equipment cleaned.One student will be assigned each work session to act as monitor for clean up.

•  Occasional research, information and visuals will be placed on the class web page.
• Class web page: http://tpa4244-01.sp00.fsu.edu

• Class Participation: Preparedness, Internet, safety & clean-up (10 %)
• Safety Quiz during the semester and Final Written Exam on text and lectures during exam week. (10 %)
• Notebook
• Three ring binder with samples, notes, information handouts, research, project designs, in-process photos, etc.  (You may want to bring a disposable camera for these in-process shots.)
• All samples for the class and notebook should be neatly and artistically done.
• Each sample should be 7" x 10".
• A minimum of 30 samples should be in the notebook covering all techniques.  Samples are to be labeled with technique information. These samples can be geared toward ideas for your projects. (20 %)
• Projects
1.  Shirbori Scarf Project (5 %)
2.  Painted Scarf Project (10 %)
3. Marbling and/or Print Scarf Project (5 %)
4.  Yardage Fabric--Dyed to match a color
(Minimum 1 1/2 yards--Maximum 3 yards) (5 %)
5.  Yardage Fabric—Printed
(Minimum 1 1/2 yards--Maximum 2 yards) (10 %)
6. Yardage Project—Your choice of techniques
(Minimum 1 1/2 yards--Maximum 3 yards) (10 %)
7. Off Loom/Sewing Project (10 %)
8. Distressed Costume Project (5 %)
 
• Projects 1-7 should have a combined minimum of:

  4 different fibers     5 types of fabric
  4 types of dye         1 discharge technique
  1 type of paint         8 types of modification techniques

• Class Participation: Preparedness, Internet, safety & clean-up (5 %)
• Safety Quiz during the semester and Final Written Exam on text and
lectures during exam week. (10 %)
• Notebook
• Three ring binder with samples, notes, information handouts, research,
project designs, in-process photos, etc.  (You may want to bring a
disposable camera for these in-process shots.)
• All samples for the class and notebook should be neatly and artistically done.
• Each sample should be 7" x 10".
• A minimum of 40 samples should be in the notebook covering all techniques.
Samples are to be labeled with technique information. These samples
can be geared toward ideas for your projects. (20 %)
•   Projects
1.  Shirbori Scarf Project (5 %)
2.  Painted Scarf Project (5 %)
3. Marbling and/or Print Scarf Project (5 %)
4.  Yardage Fabric--Dyed to match a color
(Minimum 1 1/2 yards--Maximum 3 yards) (5 %)
5.  Yardage Fabric—Printed or Photo Silkscreen
(Minimum 1 1/2 yards--Maximum 2 yards) (10 %)
6. Yardage Project—Devore or Cloque
(Minimum 1 1/2 yards--Maximum 2 yards) (10 %)
7. Yardage Project—Your choice of techniques
o (Minimum 1 1/2 yards--Maximum 3 yards) (10 %)
8. Off Loom/Sewing Project (10 %)
9. Distressed Costume Project (5 %)
 
• Projects 1-8 should have a combined minimum of:

 
  5 different fibers      6  types of fabric
  5 types of dye          1  discharge technique
  1 type of paint         10 types of modification techniques.
 

• More than one unexcused absence will drop final grade by one full grade.

• Tardiness disrupts the class lecture. Please be on time.
• 5 or more unexcused tardies will also lower final grade by one letter grade.

• For Projects turned in late:
• For each week late, grade will be dropped by one-third grade.
• That is, an A project becomes an A-.
 
A 90-100%      B 80-89%   C70-79%   D 60-69%   F 59% and below

cmuscha@mailer.fsu.edu

(850) 644-7514

Office Hours

Tuesday/Thursday 9:30--11:00
Fine Arts Building Room 325

Honor Code

Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code. The Academic Honor System of The Florida State University is based on the premise that each student has the responsibility to:

1. Uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in the student’s own work,
2. Refuse to tolerate violations of academic integrity in the University community, and
3. Foster a high sense of integrity and social responsibility on the part of the University community.

ADA Requirements

Students with disabilities needing academic accommodations should:

1. Register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC).
2. Bring a letter to the instructor form the SDRC indicating you need academic accommodations. This should be done within the first week of class.

For more information about services available to FSU students with disabilities, contact the Assistant Dean of Students:

sdrc@admin.fsu.edu, Disabled Student Services, 08 Kellum Hall, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4066, (850) 644-9566.
 

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