The Basics of Serigraphy
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KH14BATL01 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Savola, Esa |
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| Teacher Team: | Liukkonen, Jaana |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will:
- possess basic knowledge and skills in serigraphy.
- be competent in designing and creating patterned surfaces.
- understand the dangers involved in working with chemicals and know how to take appropriate measures in case of an accident.
- understand the importance of occupational safety and abide by general safety instructions.
- be competent in working in printing shops and taking care of printing tools.
- know the types of fibres and structures of various textile materials and how to use them.
- be competent in utilising PhotoShop in pattern design
Student's Workload
Exercises 86 h and independent study 44 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
PhotoShop as a Tool for Pattern Design: 1 cr
- Tools
- Using filters
- Types of files
- Resolution
- Editing a report
- Reducing colour and colour separation
Pattern Design: 1.5 cr
- Single patterns, recurrent patterns
- Various reporting systems and their influence on the outer appearance of a patterned surface
- Designing one's own pattern/patterned surface
Basics in Printing: 2 cr
- Positive exposure techniques
- Direct emulsion stenciling
- Tools for printing, maintenance and use
- Pigment colours, mixing colours and specialised colours
- Printing textiles, paper, wood and plastic surfaces
- Targeting
- Occupational safety
Textile Materials: 0.5 cr
- Natural and synthetic fibres
- Areas of use, properties and maintenance
- Identification
- Structures of textile materials and their influence on properties
- Surfacing and surface treatment techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
Maija Pellonpää-Forss: Kankaanpainanta, välineet, suunnittelu ja painaminen, 2009
Jukka Lehtinen, Reijo Mörö, Olli Reijonen: Monipuolinen serigrafia, 2002
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments, exercises and independent study
Assessment Criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Assessment Methods
Evaluation is based on working in work shops and on exam.
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