303974 (v.2) Fashion and Textile Technology 191

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Provides an introduction to the relationship between cloth, garment and the body. Supports the development of the design skills, construction techniques and technology that enables the investigation of this relationship in a creative and innovative manner.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have an understanding of the primary principles and technology that underpin the process of garment design and construction in a contemporary fashion and textile context. Basic skills in the communication of design solutions through verbal, two and three-dimensional visual methods. An open-minded approach to the application of skills and technology to the practice of fashion and textile design. Developed of independent learning skills which will assistin furthering understanding of technical skills and issues relevant to fashion and textile design. Understood the innovative in preference to conventional assumptions and thinking.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Foundation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, (1998), Issey Miyake Making Things. Zurich-Berlin-New York, Scalo. Bergh, R. (2000), Classic Clothes: a practical guide to dressmaking. London, New Holland Publishers. Braddock, S. (1998), Techno Textiles: Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design. London, Thames and Hudson. Callan, G. (1998), The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers. London, Thames and Hudson. Gross, K. J. et al., (1993), Clothes. London, Thames and Hudson. Lupton, E. (2002), Skin: Surface, Substrance and Design. London, Laurence King Publishing Ltd. Page Coffin, D. (1998), Shirtmaking: developing skills for fine sewing. Newtown, Tauton Press. Nuno Nuno Books, (1998) Zawa Zawa. Tokyo, Nuno Corporation. Nuno Nuno Books, (1998) Fuwa Fuwa. Tokyo, Nuno Corporation. Nuno Nuno Books, (1998) Shimi Jimi. Tokyo, Nuno Corporation. Nuno Nuno Books, (1997) Bora Bora. Tokyo, Nuno Corporation. Ribeiro, A. (2000), The Gallery of Fashion. London, National Portrait Gallery. Stecker, P. (1996), The Fashion Design Manual. South Melbourne, Macmillan Education Australia. Wilcox, C. (ed.) (2001), Radical Fashion. London, V and A Publications. Yajima, I. (1986), Figure Drawing for Fashion. Tokyo, Graphic-Sha.
Unit Texts:	Aldrich, W. (1997), Metric Pattern Cutting, Oxford, Blackwell Science. Aldrich, W. (1997), Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear. Oxford, Blackwell Science.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Continuous Assessment 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y