Overview

This course involves the study of fabric such as fiber, yarns, and methods of construction and finishes. Students will apply this information to personal and client use. It is a three-credit hour course.

Requirements

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.

Required Resources

This course uses a combination textbook and fabric swatch kit sold by the BYU-Idaho University Store. Read the information in the Textbook Information module to learn how to purchase your textbook. Note that the textbook may be available from other sellers, but the swatch kit is required for you to be able to complete your labs and other assignments.

Resource Title/Description	Author/Provider	Ed./Vol.	13-Digit ISBN
TFC Swatch Kit Package	Kadolf, S.J.	1st	978-1956152418
Textiles Textbook Digital Access
Textileopedia			978-9887711094

In addition to the above resources students will also be required to gather or purchase certain materials for various projects in the course. These materials may include:

• Raw/Roving wool
• Materials to make a drop spindle (can be purchased at a craft store or online)
• Various types of laundry detergent and pretreatment
• Yarn and knitting needles
• Others as specified in specific assignments

Please contact your instructor regarding concerns you have about procuring any required materials for the course.

Proctored Exams and Assessments

This course will use an online proctoring software called Proctorio. This makes it possible for students to take assessments and exams without a human proctor present. Proctored exams can be accessed like any other exam, once the software has been installed. Exams will be recorded by Proctorio and reviewed by the BYUI Testing Center. Any questionable exams will be forwarded to the instructor for further review.

For step-by-step instructions on Proctorio installation, please refer to the Student Help: Proctorio in Canvas article.

Structure

Course Outcomes (CO)

1. Identify characteristics of different textiles through lab experiments using heat, microscopes, and solvents.
2. Summarize the process of the formation of fibers into fabrics.
3. Identify examples of specific textiles used in daily life.
4. Recognize dyes and finishes to help understand the appropriate way to store, clean, maintain and use specific fabrics.
5. Explore new technologies in the textile industry.
6. Use correct textiles terminology.
7. Predict fabric performance based on fibers, construction methods and finishes.
8. Understand their individual heritage’s contribution to textiles.

Major Assignments

The table below is meant to help you see the relevance of each major assignment as it pertains to the course outcomes (CO).

Major Assignment	Description	CO#
All Lab Assignments	Hands-on activities where students will work with fibers and fabrics to classify them and demonstrate knowledge of their composition and handling.	1, 3, 4, 6, 7
W08 Paper: Fibers in Heritage	An essay where students summarize research they've done in their own family history and the connection their ancestors had to textiles.	8
W12 Assignment: Fiber to Finish	A hands-on project where students take a raw fiber through the process of creating a finished textile.	2
W13 Assignment: Swatch Kit Submission	An ongoing project to identify, classify, study, and describe numerous examples of textiles (included in the purchase of the required textbook).	1, 3, 5, 6
W14 Final Exam	A remotely proctored exam where students demonstrate their knowledge of the course content.	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Weekly Patterns

The table below displays typical weekly activities, due dates, and activity descriptions. 

Due Date*	Learning Model	Activity Title	Description
End of Week	Prepare/Prove	Quiz	A quiz over the weekly assigned readings
End of Week	Prepare/Prove	Key Terms	A student-created vocabulary sheet for each chapter
End of Week	Ponder/Prove	Lab	A hands-on activity to test, identify, and learn about fibers and fabrics
End of Week	Teach One Another	Report	A video report students will create and share on specific fibers, fabrics, and finishes. Students complete three total over the semester.
End of Week	Ponder/Prove	Projects	Any number of ongoing projects within the course, including Fibers in Heritage, Knitting, Fiber to Finish, and Swatch Kit

*Set your time zone within user preferences so the dates and times for course activities will display correctly for your time zone.

Learning Model

This course employs all elements of the BYU-Idaho Learning Model. Students prepare by studying selected content, teach one another through the creation of video reports on fabrics that are shared with the class and working in groups to create study aids, and ponder and prove by completing various labs and projects throughout the course.

Expectations

Workload

This is a three-credit hour course. Students should expect to spend an average of 12 hours per week on the coursework for FCS 360. Because of the hands-on nature of the course, it may feel like more time is spent than average. Contact your instructor for concerns about the workload.

Group Work

This course will require you to participate in three student-led study groups. In preparation for these study groups you will claim a number of fibers, fabrics, and/or finishes about which to compile summaries based on the student-created video reports and your own research. During the study groups you will share your summaries and create comparison charts. These comparison charts can be used as notes, study-aids, and a guide in completing the swatch kit to be used during the final exam.

Late Work

As a sign of professionalism and respect, you should complete your work on time. However, your instructor has the discretion to accept late work or extend due dates as appropriate.

Extra Credit

This course does not specifically include extra credit.

Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Percent
A	100% - 93%
A-	92% - 90%
B+	89% - 87%
B	86% - 83%
B-	82% - 80%
C+	79% - 77%
C	76% - 73%
C-	72% - 70%
D+	69% - 67%
D	66% - 63%
D-	62% - 60%
F	59% and lower

University Policies

Students with Disabilities

BYU-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with the student and instructor by BYU-Idaho Disability Services. If you need assistance or feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of disability, you may seek resolution through established policy and procedures.

If you have any disability that may impair your ability to complete this course successfully, please contact Disability Services as soon as possible, preferably before the beginning of the semester, in order to ensure you receive appropriate accommodations.

Disability Services Contact Information:

• Website: Disability Services
• Phone (US only): (208) 496-9210
• Email: disabilityservices@byui.edu
• Fax: (208) 496-5210

Other University Policies

Go to the Student Resources module to review the university policies regarding honesty, online etiquette, communication expectations, etc.