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COLL 184 001 (CRN: 17004)
FUNCTIONAL FIBER ARTS
Long Title: FUNCTIONAL FIBER ARTS: THE MATHEMATICS OF CLOTHING DESIGN THROUGH CROCHET (WILL RICE)
Department: College Courses
Instructor: Subramanian, Priyanka
Meeting: 7:00PM - 7:50PM R (26-AUG-2024 - 6-DEC-2024)
Part of Term: Full Term - No WL Purge
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 15
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 21-DEC-2024 10:43AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
12-DEC-2024
9:00AM - 12:00PM R
Description: Crochet isn’t just about art and self-expression – from counting stitches and rows to calculating the yardage to finish a garment, math is the foundation for all forms of this famous fiber art, especially clothing design. How can an understanding of mathematics help us create art with purpose and pattern? And how can these mathematical patterns be incorporated into clothing design, of all things?