303975 (v.2) Fashion and Textile Technology 192

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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:	Further investigates the relationship between cloth, garment and the body. Supports the further development of the design skills, construction techniques and technology that enable the investigation of this relationship in a creative and innovative manner.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have appropriately applied the primary principles and technology that underpins the process of garment design and construction in a contemporary fashion and textile context. Competency in the communication of design solutions through verbal, two and three-dimensional visual methods. Understood the impact of technology on the aesthetics of fashion and textile design. An analytical approach to the application of skills and technology applied to the practice of fashion and textile design. Applied independent learning skills which will further understanding of technical skills and issues relevant to fashion and textile design. Evidence of a predisposition to 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. Costantino, M. (1997), Men's Fashion in the Twentieth Century: From Frock Coats to Intelligent Fibres. London, BT Batsford. Gross, K. J. et al., (1993), Clothes. London, Thames and Hudson. Gross , K. J. (1996), Work Clothes. 1st ed. Chic Simple, London, Thames and Hudson. Ribeiro, A. (2000), The Gallery of Fashion, London, National Portrait Gallery. Stecker, P. (1996), The Fashion Design Manual. South Melbourne, Macmillan Education Australia. Victoria and Albert Museum, (1980), An Introduction to Fashion Illustration. London, V and A. Wilcox, C. (Ed) (2001), RadicalFashion. 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