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304009 (v.2) Fashion and Textile Technology 392


 

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Places a strong emphasis on the acquisition and demonstration of a high level of understanding of the professional practices, technology and skills appropriate to the fashion textile design industry. An emphasis is placed on the development of independent research skills leading to the design and production of a collection of textiles and/or garments which demonstrate appropriateness in a contemporary industry context. Professional practice in presentation and promotion is facilitated through the development and participation in a textile design exhibition and/or a fashion parade held at the end of the semester.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have developed a personal design vocabulary. An ability to maintain a professional practice within the contemporary fashion and textile design industry. A high level of understanding and a critical approach to the application of the skills and technology required for the practice of contemporary fashion and textile design. A high level of professional understanding and practice in the skills that can effectively communicate design solutions through verbal, two and three-dimensional visual methods. Applied research and independent learning skills to enable the continued development of skills and understanding beyond graduation form this course.

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:

(1996), Textiles and Apparel of Australia: the Comprehensive Reference of the Textile, Footwear and Apparel Industry. East Hawthorn, Vic, Morescope. Brannon, E. (2000), Fashion Forecasting. New York, Fairchild Publications. Crane, D. (2000), Fashion and its Social Agenda: class gender and identity in clothing. Chicago, The University of Chicago Press. Frankel, S. (2001), Visionaries : Interviews with Fashion Designers. London, V and A Publications. Koda, H. (2001), Extreme Beauty : The Body Transformed. New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Yale University Press. McDowell, C. (1994), The Designer Scam. London, Random House. Milbank, C. (2002), The Couture Accessory. New York, Harry N Adams Inc. National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Kyoto Costume Institute (ed) (1999) Visions of the Body: Fashion or Invisible Corset. Kyoto, National Museum of Modern Art Kyoto. Stone, E. (1999), The Dynamics of Fashion. New York, Fairchild Publications. Swanson, K. and Everett, J. Promotion in the Merchandising Environment. New York, Fairchild Publications. Wilcox, C. (Ed), (2001), Radical Fashion. London, V and A Publications. Journals Fashion Theory: The Journal of Dress, Body and Culture. Berg Publishing. Ragtrader Spruce and Walpaper IPC Media Ltd.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous Assessment 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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