Taught remotely, this course is designed to train students in cutting edge digital weaving technologies that are utilized by both artists in their studio practices and textile designers in industry. Invented in the early 19th-century, jacquard weaving has a strong connection with the development of computers through the use of punch cards that store binary information. Historically the process was used for weaving intricate imagery and complex repeat patterns. Through the use of Adobe Photoshop and Fiberworks PCW, drawings, photo imagery, text, and patterns may be transferred into weave structures that can then be woven using CCA’s state-of-the-art computerized jacquard loom and electronic dobby loom. Course assignments will focus on the cultivation and simulation of complex and loom-ready weave structures and students are encouraged to explore both technical and conceptual concerns in their designs. Pending the safe reopening of shops and studios per CCA guidelines, each will have the opportunity to do hands-on work to realize their projects in this or upcoming semesters.Online course sections will be delivered with both asynchronous and synchronous components as outlined in the course syllabus. Required online synchronous meeting times are listed as the meeting pattern for this course section.

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