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Textile Studies for Teachers
August 2012
Earn Professional Development credits in an exciting and relaxing atmosphere taught by Kwantlen’s top Fashion Faculty.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is pleased to announce its Summer 2011 offering of three - 3 credit courses for teachers offered independently and in conjunction with UBC as part of the Certificate in Textile Studies or the Home Economics Diploma programs. Courses are designed for secondary school teachers of textile studies/fashion who want to strengthen their knowledge in the area, or for teachers or post- secondary students who want to develop expertise for the teaching of textile studies.
For information regarding UBC courses and the transfer process contact EPLT at eplt.educ@ubc.ca or 604-822-2015.
General information:
- Courses are taught on the Richmond Campus,
8771 Lansdowne, Road, Richmond, BC - Tuition is $550.00 per course.
Deadline to Register: Friday, June 15, 2012
CLICK HERE for the 2012 Teachers’ Courses Application/Registration Form
(do not use the Kwantlen regular programming application form)
Contact evelyn.may@kwantlen.ca if you have questions about the courses.
Summer 2012 Courses
Textile Studies for Teachers: Re-work Commercial Patterns & Make Them Fit
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FSDP 4111 Learn new classroom design techniques in easy to teach manipulation of commercial patterns. Sew up a prototype and experiment with fit for different body types. Take a used garment and recreate it into something new. The course will include excursions to wholesale fabric and notions suppliers. |
3 credits Section R10 |
Textile Studies for Teachers: Textile Surface Design NEW!
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FSDP 4114 In this one week Surface Design session we will be exploring aspects of fabric dyeing and printing, including a side-line into natural dyes on wool and silk. Learn method, means and materials and end the week with a full meter of dyed printed fabric, and a skein of naturally dyed wool - either of which could be combined into an art piece or used as garment elements. Included will be a small manual of practiced techniques, resources and articles for use in teaching your classes. |
3 credits Section R10 |
Textile Studies for Teachers: Fashion Design with Adobe Creative Suite NEW!
| FSDP 4115 Learn to use a variety of computer programs that can be applied in the high school classroom. Adobe® Creative Suite® will be used to create fashion visuals, design and build layouts and create print materials, and explore advanced techniques in developing fabric prints. Build creative technical skills for teaching costume history, textiles, design, and merchandising. Course work will be compiled into a multi-purpose digital presentation. |
3 credits Monday, Aug. 13 to Friday, Aug 17, 2012 Daily 8:30 am to 5:00 pm |
Please tell your students about our
2012 Summer Fashion High Heel Camps
DESIGN * SEWING
For high school students & people preparing to enter a fashion program.
All courses are taught by top fashion faculty in an exciting and relaxing environment.
High Heel Camps are offered on the Kwantlen Richmond Campus only:
8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, BC
Summer Fashion High Heel Camp details available at kwantlen.ca/design/fashion/continuing_studies.html
Kwantlen will NOT be offering a Fashion High Heel Camp during Spring Break 2012.
