T773-
HISTORY OF COSTUMES
AND TEXTILES
Philadelphia University
School
of Textiles
and Materials Technology
Fall, 2004
Tuesday/Thursday
1:00 - 2:00
Jane Young Likens
Assistant Professor
Office: 103 Hayward Hall
T/R 3:00-5:00
215-951-2665
likensj@philau.edu
Midterm and Final slides are on the Eres system (Guttman
Library Homepage)
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SYLLABUS | COURSE
OUTLINE | RESEARCH | VISUAL
description | objectives
| standards | grades
| reading
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This survey course is a social history regarding the evolution of
textiles and clothing from pre-historic times to present day. Beyond
their aesthetic value, a world of circumstances factor into fabric
and clothing throughout history: the effects of geographical location
and resources, political and religious circumstances, travel and trade
comprise some influences. A vast amount of time is covered in this
one semester course; therefore it provides an overview of the topic.
I hope that this foundation will be the impetus for you to do further
research and reading.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
T773 is included in the curriculum to provide the background
and vocabulary needed for understanding the contemporary world of fabric
and clothing. Your ability to identify fashion and fabric styles will be
the result of understanding the circumstances and technology of the time
periods. You will understand how the production of clothing has developed
from that of one individual piece to the international ready to wear industry
of our world. By following the cycle of fashion trends throughout history,
you will be aided in your ability to predict future designs. Whether you
are a student of design, retail, manufacturing or a consumer, this background
will enrich your
understanding of culture.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND EVALUATION
STANDARDS:
1. Prerequisite: T703 or T729
2. Class participation: While this is a slide lecture course, opinions and questions
are necessary to enhance our understanding of the content. Your active participation
is part of your final grade.
3. Class attendance is expected. Students are to notify the instructor of absence
by calling 215-951- 2665, or a note in the instructor’s mailbox in the
Textile Office. More the two (2) absences will lower the semester grade. Lateness
or leaving class early is unacceptable. Three (3) late or leaving absences will
count as one (1).
2. Assignments are due on time. Late work will not be accepted. Incomplete work
is an automatic failure.
4. Class presence at all exams and quizzes. There are no make ups.
5. Personal integrity in coursework: All coursework, assignments, oral reports,
projects and tests shall be the sole work of the student presenting the work
or taking the test. Plagiarism is a serious offense and students are reminded
to give appropriate credit for any portion of another person's ideas or writings
with proper citations. The Academic Integrity Policy is in the Student Handbook
in its entirety. Violations of this policy will be taken to the Student Conduct
Committee.
DATES
and GRADE DISTRIBUTION:
September 2 Design Center Orientation Class meets at the Paley House
September 16 Quiz 10%
October 5 Paper due 20% Review for Mid-term exam
October 12 Midterm exam 20’%
November 4 Quiz 10%
November 18 Visual Project due 15%
December 9 Review for Final
December 15-18 Final Exam dates 15%
The semester ends on December 18. Final exams are administered on the day and
time posted by the Registrar. There are no exceptions. Please make your travel
plans accordingly.
READING:
TEXT: James Laver. Costume and Fashion.
A Concise History, revised edition. Thames and Hudson, l995.
Please
read ahead of each lecture. You may actually find yourself reading
the book in its entirety which would provide a good base for the
course. As the title
advises, this is a concise history, therefore you may look to other books for
further explanations of topics that particularly interest you. The 391 section
of the Guttman Library has
many such books.
HANDOUTS: Additionally, you will receive weekly handouts
with specific terms and vocabulary, as well as information on textiles
(not covered
by the textbook).
These, as well as all articles you receive during the semester are required
reading. Information from all these sources will be used in quizzes and exams.
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