83119 Thinking Fashion

6cp; 4hpw
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Alana Clifton

This subject introduces concepts of fashion and its context in society and culture. Through a series of lectures, tutorials and studio practice, students develop an understanding of the integral relationship between fashion and textile design.

On completion, students should be able to: understand the basic elements and principles of design in fashion and textiles; be able to question, reflect and demonstrate design process through practice; apply a systematic approach to design outcomes; effectively communicate both verbal and visual solutions; demonstrate effective work process skills; and effectively communicate the ability to critically analyse outcomes in relation to the design process.

Texts and references

Lehnert, G, Fashion: A Concise History, Laurence King Publishing, UK, 1999

The following texts are recommended.

Binder, P, Dressing Up, Dressing Down, Unwin & Hyman, 1986

Ewing, E, History of 20th Century Fashion, Batsford, 1992

Ireland, P J, Introduction to Fashion Design, Batsford, 1992

Itten, J, The Elements of Colour, Van Norstrand, Reinhold, New York, 1970

Kenneth, F, World Dress, Mitchell Bessel, Reed International Books, 1994

Kobayashi, S, Colour Image Scale, Kodansha International, 1990

O'Hara, G, The Encyclopaedia of Fashion, Thames & Hudson, London, 1986

Phillips, P, Bunco G, Repeat Patterns, Thames & Hudson, London, 1993

Smith, P, Paul Smith: You Can Find Inspiration in Everything, Violette Editions, 2002

Stegemeyer, A, Who's Who in Fashion, Fairchild, 1988

Stockton, J, Designers Guide to Colour, Chronicle Books, San Fransico, 1984

Story, J, The Thames and Hudson Manual of Textile Printing, Thames & Hudson, London, 1975

Tate, S, Inside Fashion Design, Harper & Row, 1988

White, N, Griffiths, I, The Fashion Business, Berg Pub. Ltd, 2000

Wolff, C, The Art of Manipulating Fabric, Chilton Book Co, 1996

The following websites are recommended.

http://www.firstview.com

http://www.fuk.co.uk

http://www.alexandermcqueen.co.uk

http://www.condenast.co.uk

http://www.versace.com

http://www.dolcegabbana.it

http://www.style.com

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $612.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,040.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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