304011 v.2 Bachelor of Arts (Fashion and Textile Design)

BA(Curtin)



Introduction
This course provides higher education in the fields of fashion and textiles allowing a choice in a diverse range of opportunities possible in key international industry. It encourages an innovative approach to fashion and textiles with technical competency and industry expertise. The practice of research, analysis, ideation, production and communication is underpinned by the process of design and is reflected in the project work undertaken. The course provides a theoretical and contextual framework for understanding national and international perspectives and trends of the fashion and textiles industry. A unique aspect of this exciting degree is the synthesis of the philosophies from the School of Art and the School of Design creating a new innovativeapproach to the business of fashion and textiles.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
In addition to meeting the University's entry requirements applicants may be required to present to the School a comprehensive folio of work and attend, as required, a personal interview with teaching staff.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This course is of three years full-time study.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1    
1780 v.6   Visual Culture - Introduction to Visual Culture 191 3.0 25.0
303946 v.2   Fashion and Textile Studio 191 3.0 25.0
303974 v.2   Fashion and Textile Technology 191 3.0 25.0
7630 v.4   Design Workshop 191 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2    
10005 v.3   Design in Context 192 2.75 25.0
12942 v.2   Visual Research 192 4.0 25.0
303951 v.2   Fashion and Textile Studio 192 3.0 25.0
303975 v.2   Fashion and Textile Technology 192 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1    
10006 v.3   Design in Context 291 3.0 25.0
303953 v.2   Fashion and Textile Studio 291 3.0 25.0
303989 v.2   Fashion and Textile Technology 291 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2    
12946 v.2   Visual Research 292 3.0 25.0
303954 v.2   Fashion and Textile Studio 292 3.0 25.0
303990 v.2   Fashion and Textile Technology 292 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1    
10008 v.3   Design Management 391 3.0 25.0
303970 v.2   Fashion and Textile Studio 391 3.0 25.0
304008 v.2   Fashion and Textile Technology 391 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2    
12950 v.2   Visual Research 392 3.0 25.0
303971 v.2   Fashion and Textile Studio 392 3.0 25.0
304009 v.2   Fashion and Textile Technology 392 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
11046 v.5   Aboriginal Art 318 3.0 25.0
11609 v.5   Visual Culture - Art Theory and Criticism 303 3.0 25.0
11610 v.5   Visual Culture - Art in the Age of Revolution 304 3.0 25.0
11612 v.3   Visual Culture - Exploring Postmodernism 306 3.0 25.0
11613 v.3   Visual Culture - Art and Popular Culture 307 3.0 25.0
11615 v.4   Visual Culture - Gender Issues in Art 309 3.0 25.0
11616 v.3   Visual Culture - Professional Practice 310 3.0 25.0
11617 v.3   Visual Culture - Art and Spirituality 311 3.0 25.0
11618 v.3   Visual Culture - Art and Public Space 312 3.0 25.0
11619 v.3   Visual Culture - Western Australian Art History 313 3.0 25.0
11620 v.4   Visual Culture - Research 399 3.0 25.0
12064 v.3   Visual Culture - Art and Psychoanalysis 321 3.0 25.0
12065 v.3   Visual Culture - Research South East Asian Visual Culture 322 3.0 25.0
12068 v.3   Visual Culture - Modernist and Postmodernist Perspectives-South East Asia 319 3.0 25.0
           
           

 

 

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