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303974 (v.2) Fashion and Textile Technology 191
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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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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 |
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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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