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303946 (v.4) Fashion and Textile Studio 191


 

Area:

Department of Art

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Introduction to two and three dimensional approaches to studio practice and fashion and textile techniques. Emphasis is placed on an experimental approach to the development of processes in response to set project work and ideas.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Been introduced to two and three dimensional approaches to studio practice and fashion and textiles techniques. An understanding of fundamental aesthetic and technical issues that impact on the field of fashion design in a contemporary market. Been introduced to the notion of innovation in preference to conventional assumptions and thinking. Appropriate research skills.

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:

Constantine, M. and Reuter, L. (1997), Whole Cloth. New York, Monacelli Press. McDowell, C. (2000), Fashion Today. London, Phaidon Press. Miyake, Issey. (1998), Making Things. Zurich, Berlin, New York, Scalo.

Unit Texts:

No prescibed texts
 

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  

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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