311953 v.1 Textiles Major

Introduction

The BA major in Textiles course presents an opportunity for students to approach textiles from a broad base. Within this exciting field of study, students can explore textiles in relation to art, the body, sculpture, performance, design, costume, and habitable space. Students will be introduced to historical and traditional processes and theories, and explore these potentialities within a broad contemporary art and cultural dialogue.

Major combinations within the BA

Students choosing this major within the Bachelor of Arts degree will also choose another or an elective stream. Choosing a second major allows students to study in an additional discipline area. Choosing an elective stream allows students to undertake further study in the discipline of their first major or choose from a variety of units from around the University. Combinations of majors are listed in the handbook at http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/31/311921.html.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Students should complete Studio Textiles – Making and Meaning 191 and Studio Textiles – Cloth and the Body 192 in first year. Portfolio/Interview.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
312337	v.1	Studio Textiles - Cloth and Cultural Production 291	3.0	25.0
312338	v.1	Visual Inquiry - Textual and Textural Investigation 291	3.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
312339	v.1	Studio Textiles - Pattern and Meaning 292	3.0	25.0
312340	v.1	Visual Inquiry - Reconsidering Traditions and Concepts 292	3.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
312341	v.1	Studio Textiles - Cloth and Habitable Space 391	3.0	25.0
312342	v.1	Visual Inquiry - Trans-disciplinary Material Research 391	3.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
312343	v.1	Studio Textiles - Textiles and Contemporary Practice 392	3.0	25.0
312344	v.1	Visual Inquiry - Research into Contemporary Practice 392	3.0	25.0
				50.0