Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The course aims to provide basic understanding of weft and warp knitting and technological advancements in knitting, knit fabric design, notation methods and structure-property analysis. After completing the course, the student is able to
• describe the basic and advanced knitted fabric structures, their properties and manufacturing processes
• analyze knitted fabric structures
• select the yarn, knit structure and knitted fabric for the end-use application
• perform yarn and knitting calculations for industrial knitting
• understand the relationship between knit structure and the quality of the products
• perform quality control of knitted fabrics

Sisältö

Selection of yarns for different knitting applications; Impact of yarn properties on knitted fabric quality; Weft knitted structures and machinery; Warp knitting structures and machinery; Advanced knitting technologies; Knitting design and pattern development; Knitting calculations; Quality control and testing of knitted fabrics; Sustainability in knitting

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

Knowing: The student knows the basics of knitting technology and process. The student can describe the basic knitted structures and fabrics properties. The student can explain the basic process from yarn to knitting.
Acting: The student manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assistance.
Being: The student takes his/her responsibity for studying and is capable of working in a group. The student can give and take feedback.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Knowing: The student knows well the knitting technology and process. The student can independently explain the more advanced knitted structures and the technology needed to produce them. The student can explain the process from yarn to knitting at more advanced level. The student understands the quality requirements of knits according to end use requirements.
Acting: The student applies substance matter learnt in previous studies, makes a plan/plans before carrying out tasks, limits tasks/problems to have an appropriate scope, solves problems.
Being: The student can give and receive feedback actively and constructively, can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills. The student recognizes and follows the important courses of action in the field. The student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Knowing: The student has a comprehensive understanding of knitting technology and process. The student can apply his/her knowledge in this field. The student can independently explain the more advanced knitted structures and the technology needed to produce them. The student can explain the process at more advanced level. The student understands the quality requirements at more advanced level. The student can apply the effect of different knitting parameters into the quality.
Acting: The student can search for diverse solution alternatives, justify his/her choices, assesses new solution alternatives, combines solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones. The student can solve challenging and applied tasks.
Being: The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively, develops his/her own and the group's interaction, works responsibly and in a committed manner considering the community and field requirements.