FSAD 3370

Introduction to Knit Textile Structure and Design

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

This course covers the design and creation of weft knit fabrics with a focus on machine-knit fabric structures chosen for desired aesthetic and performance results. Students will learn hand flat machine knitting as well as the basic principles of knit programming. Students are required to develop design ideas, knit swatches and garment panels, and make verbal/visual presentations of their work at regular critiques.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: FSAD 2370.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023FA, 2023SP

Outcomes

• Understand both the aesthetic and performance qualities of basic knit fabric structures.
• Learn the mechanics of knit machines.
• Learn to program knit patterns for the Shima Seiki computer driven knitting machine.
• Translate sketchbook exploration, visual and structural research, swatch exploration, mood boards, and schematic drawings into knit fabric and shaped garments.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

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