E-textiles (5 cr)
Code: C-01918-UCREA1008V24-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 03.12.2025 - 31.01.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet. Registration starts :startDate
- Timing
- 01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Institution
- University of Lapland
- Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 3
- Course
- C-01918-UCREA1008V24
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
After completing the course, the student is able to - look at innovative design critically from the perspective of different needs and future applications - identify the potential of new and innovative materials in the fashion and textile industry - innovatively utilize different materials and technologies in their design - analyze the potential of electronic textiles and integrate electronic components into their plans
Methods of completion
Lectures and guided exercises 70 h and independent work 200 h Teaching profile: face-to-face teaching (LÄHI)
Methods of completion
Participation in lectures, group discussions and feedback sessions, acceptably completed assignments. A report documenting the interaction between the researched information and the design process about one's own work and the designed product.
Content
A design and product development perspective on the use of new, innovative materials and electronic textiles in products in the fashion and textile industries. Researched information and data acquisition as a starting point for planning. Independent experimental study of techniques and methods and documentation of the design process. Implementing a prototype based on your own plan.
Materials
Harjuniemi, Emmi; Pyrstöjärvi, Piia (2020) Arktiset e-tekstiilit: johdatus elektronisten tekstiilien suunnitteluun ja valmistusprosessiin. Kettley, Sarah (2016) Designing with Smart Textiles. Komonen, Riikka (2006) Valaiseva kangas: valokuidun ja elektroluminenssikaapelin käyttö kudotussa tekstiilissä. Other professional literature in the field will be announced at the beginning of the course.