Undergraduate Course: Tapestry 1. Introduction to woven tapestry (LLLA07204)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | Introduction to the basic techniques of designing and weaving tapestry. |
| Course description |
Academic Description
This course introduces students to the art of woven tapestry. Weaving a series of samples student will learn the basic techniques: from selection of materials to setting up a frame loom, controlling weft tension and creating woven designs. Student will develop a research sketchbook/visual journal demonstrating the development of ideas relevant to their woven experiments and an awareness of contemporary art.
Outline of Content
The course teaching is typically delivered over weekly class sessions of around 3 hours each and totaling 30 hours. Alternatively, the course can be delivered more intensely or as a block if required.
Over the class sessions the course will cover:
Introduction to historic and contemporary tapestry
Exploring a range of traditional weaving materials
Setting up a loom
Controlling your weft tension
Creating, shapes, lines and pattern woven tapestry
Exploring the structure of weave/dealing with slits
Developing a research journal/sketchbooks
Developing a personal project
Presenting your work
The Learning Experience
The teaching will be based and delivered in specialist art and design studios or workshops and will typically include a range of practical exercises, introductions to techniques, processes and concepts, and set projects which lead to more focused and personal exploration. Over the course, students' progress will be monitored and supported by the tutor. Teaching will include practical demonstrations, one to one tuition, group discussions and critiques.
For work required to be undertaken after the class hours are complete, the course tutor will set students a 'directed study plan' which can be undertaken without the need for specialist workshops or access to models.
Directed study will include research into a range of suggested artists and their associated movements to engender a contextual awareness. Students are expected to demonstrate how their research has informed their work through annotated sketchbooks, a visual digital journal and practical outcomes.
The Directed Study Plan will include preparing evidence of research and practical work to form an appropriate presentation for assessment.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Unless otherwise stated, all students on this short course pay a published course fee per enrolment.
In addition to the learning and teaching resources and content, this fee also includes:
A basic rang of weaving materials
Use of a wooden frame loom for first weaving
In addition to the course fee, students are expected to provide the following list of indicate tools, materials and equipment.
For first class
Sketchbook
Pair of scissors - Small fine pointed embroidery scissors
Tapestry needles
Ruler/measuring tape
Felt pens (non waterproof)
Other Specialist equipment you will need during the course
Your own wooden weaving frame. Painting canvas stretcher is ideal approx 45cm x 55cm.
Yarns and materials you would like to experiment with
Tapestry Bobbins
Table clamps (optional)
You should also bring some drawing materials and a sketchbook. Reference materials such as drawings, photographs, objects that inspire and interest you.
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Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 10 |
| Course Start |
Lifelong Learning - Session 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 30,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
68 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Summative Assessment«br /»«br /»
(Occurs at least 2 weeks after the last taught class)«br /»«br /»
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Two weeks after the end of the class teaching, this course will be assessed by the submission of:«br /»«br /»
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A digital journal documenting a summary of the learning journey as evidenced in the portfolio«br /»«br /»
weighting: 20% «br /»«br /»
This will include a summary of idea development, media exploration, contextual research, critical reflection and outcomes through notes, annotation, illustration and photography.«br /»«br /»
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A portfolio of visual art/design works «br /»«br /»
weighting: 80% «br /»«br /»
This will include a selection of resolved design works, sketchbook works, preparatory studies, visual research and evidence of a contextual awareness. «br /»«br /»
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The Digital Journal and Portfolio must be presented in a clear and professional manner appropriate to the discipline. The submission should include work undertaken within the class as well as directed and independent study out with the class. «br /»«br /»
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The combined Digital Journal and Portfolio submission will be assessed against the three learning outcomes for this course. These are equally weighted (33.3% each) and each will be given a percentage grade. To pass, students must achieve a minimum of 30% in each learning outcome and an overall combined mark of 40% minimum.«br /»«br /»
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| Feedback |
Formative Assessment (required for all credit courses).
(Occurs in weeks 6 or 7 of the 10 week course)
A formative assessment session will occur in week 6 or 7 of the taught element of the course. Each student will undertake a 5 minute verbally presentation with their practical work in progress to other members of the class group followed by a 5 minute group critique supported by the course tutor. Each student will also electronically submit their work in progress digital journal to the course tutor.
Indicative and supportive feedback will be summarised in written form on the digital journal which will give an indication of what areas requires to be address in order to meet the published learning outcomes. This will comprise of short written summary of action points.
Formative Assessment
This will comprise of short written summary of action points of areas requiring addressing to meet the learning outcomes - but no indicative grades will be given.
Summative Assessment
On completion the assessment ¿ each student will receive a % mark for each learning outcome along with written feedback putting in context the % mark and outlines areas for development.
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| No Exam Information |
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 10 |
| Course Start |
Lifelong Learning - Session 3 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
(
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 30,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
68 )
|
| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
|
| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Summative Assessment«br /»«br /»
(Occurs at least 2 weeks after the last taught class)«br /»«br /»
«br /»«br /»
Two weeks after the end of the class teaching, this course will be assessed by the submission of:«br /»«br /»
«br /»«br /»
A digital journal documenting a summary of the learning journey as evidenced in the portfolio«br /»«br /»
weighting: 20% «br /»«br /»
This will include a summary of idea development, media exploration, contextual research, critical reflection and outcomes through notes, annotation, illustration and photography.«br /»«br /»
«br /»«br /»
A portfolio of visual art/design works «br /»«br /»
weighting: 80% «br /»«br /»
This will include a selection of resolved design works, sketchbook works, preparatory studies, visual research and evidence of a contextual awareness. «br /»«br /»
«br /»«br /»
The Digital Journal and Portfolio must be presented in a clear and professional manner appropriate to the discipline. The submission should include work undertaken within the class as well as directed and independent study out with the class. «br /»«br /»
«br /»«br /»
The combined Digital Journal and Portfolio submission will be assessed against the three learning outcomes for this course. These are equally weighted (33.3% each) and each will be given a percentage grade. To pass, students must achieve a minimum of 30% in each learning outcome and an overall combined mark of 40% minimum.«br /»«br /»
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| Feedback |
Formative Assessment (required for all credit courses).
(Occurs in weeks 6 or 7 of the 10 week course)
A formative assessment session will occur in week 6 or 7 of the taught element of the course. Each student will undertake a 5 minute verbally presentation with their practical work in progress to other members of the class group followed by a 5 minute group critique supported by the course tutor. Each student will also electronically submit their work in progress digital journal to the course tutor.
Indicative and supportive feedback will be summarised in written form on the digital journal which will give an indication of what areas requires to be address in order to meet the published learning outcomes. This will comprise of short written summary of action points.
Formative Assessment
This will comprise of short written summary of action points of areas requiring addressing to meet the learning outcomes - but no indicative grades will be given.
Summative Assessment
On completion the assessment ¿ each student will receive a % mark for each learning outcome along with written feedback putting in context the % mark and outlines areas for development.
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Research, context and ideas (33.3%) Use a range of strategies to develop a personal language through a range of research, building a sketchbook/visual journal which demonstrate an understanding and contextual awareness of the creative potential of tapestry.
- Practice, skills and techniques (33.3%) Demonstrate the basic skills of tapestry weaving, producing a range of woven samples, exploring the qualities unique to woven textiles, explored through your journal/sketchbook ideas.
- Selection, presentation and reflection (33.3%) Demonstrate an awareness of how to document, select, edit and present a coherent body of work which has been underpinned by your research and practice.
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Learning Resources
Suggested Reading
Soroka, J. 2011. Tapestry Weaving. Ramsbury: Crowood.
Beutlich, T. 1967. The Technique Of Woven Tapestry. London: Batsford.
Wilcox, Timothy, Fiona Mathison, and Caron Penney. 2011. Tapestry. London: Black Dog.
1976. Victorian Tapestry Workshop. South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Workshop, Print.
Telos. Textiles of the world. (set of contemporary textile art book)
Journal and periodicals
Selvage, Crafts Magazine, The Journal of WSD, Embroidery
Web sources
Weavers Bazaar www.weaversbazaar.com
The Handweavers Studio and gallery, www.handweavers.co.uk
The British Tapestry Group. www.thebritishtapestrygroup.co.uk
European Tapestry Forum. www.tapestry.dk
American Tapestry Alliance. www.americantapestryalliance.org
Dovecot studios, Edinburgh www.dovecotstudios.com
Australian Tapestry www.victapestry.com.au/news_index.aspx
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
show understanding of composition and design
undertake research
develop a reflective practice
project planning and documentation
editing, selection and presentation of work
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| Keywords | Weaving,tapestry,textile art,design,research,traditional craft |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Robbie Bushe
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Course secretary | Mr David Lonergan
Tel: (0131 6)51 4832
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