Textiles - Techniques & Materials - Crawford College of Art & Design
This course introduces students to a range of materials, techniques and equipment involved in textiles art making. Students study the art, techniques and processes involved in fibre manipulation. The fibres used are wool, flax, silk, and soya bean fibre amongst others. Students learn how to manipulate the fibre to make various types of felt including nuno felting (felting on fabric), needle felting and 3d manipulation.
| Award Name | Single Module Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Module Certificate | Munster Technological University |
Duration
1 Semester, part-time. Tuesday: 6.30pm - 9.00pm.
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Students are not required to have any previous experience.
What is RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.
Further information
Semester One. Starts Tuesday 19th September 2023, 6.30pm - 9.00pm
MTU Crawford College of Art & Design, Cork
€300
Application Deadline: 17th September 2023
The course also introduces students to fundamental stitching techniques (both manual and machine stitching), basketry, fibre sculpture, vessels, wire and reed 3D construction techniques. Employing a range of textile processes, the student creatively explores and develops their ideas. Students also learn the art of papermaking with paper and silk fibres.
Students learn how to manipulate the fibre to make various types of felt including nuno felting (felting on fabric), needle felting and 3d manipulation. The course also introduces students to fundamental stitching techniques (both manual and machine stitching), basketry, fibre sculpture, vessels, wire and reed 3D construction techniques. Employing a range of textile processes, the student creatively explores and develops their ideas. Students also learn the art of paper making with paper and silk fibres.
Students have an opportunity to submit their work for assessment (80% attendance is required to be eligible for assessment) should they wish to gain the MTU: Single Module Certification for this course.
Award
MTU: Single Module Certification, 5 ECTS credits at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Lecturer: Caroline Smith
T: 021 433 5220
E: crawford.enquiries@mtu.ie