Area: | Department of Art |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Workshop: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | The creation of a high level of understanding of fashion and textiles as underpinned by the theory and practice of art and design. Emphasis is placed on research, conceptual development and a focused approach to the development of a resolved and coherentbody of work relevant to the profession of fashion and textiles. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated a high level of understanding of the profession of fashion and textiles, as underpinned by the theory and practice of art and design. Developed a body of work that reflects an individual focus and clearly articulates the conceptual basis of studio practice and a high level of skill resolution towards the production of fashion and textiles. Demonstrated a mature understanding of the merchandising and and retail implications of fashionand textile design for a pre-determined market. Demonstrated a high level of innovation in relation to self-initiated and set projects. Demonstrated independent research skills in relation to their professional practice. Demonstrated an ability to make independent judgement and critical analysis of issues within the fashion industry. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Bruzzi, S. and Church, Gibson P. (eds.) (2000), Fashion Cultures, Theories, Exploration and Analysis. London and New York, Routledge. Windels, V. (2001), Young Belgian Fashion Design. Ghent-Amsterdam, Ludion. Entwistle, J. (2000), The Fashioned Body, Body, Fashion, Dress and Modern Social Theory. United Kingdom, Polity Press. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Folio Examination 60%, Work in progress Assessment 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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