88506 Textile 3: Form

6cp; 3hpw
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Cecilia Heffer

This subject addresses complex treatment of fabric, including chemical application, and construction and deconstruction of cloth. Students develop projects using techniques explored in a workshop and studio environment, and by applying their investigation and research into contemporary design practice.

On completion students should be able to: develop an awareness of the possibilities of experimental textile processes as a vehicle for expressing ideas; develop skills to explore the potential of various fabric manipulation and surface treatments; utilise mark-making skills in order to produce conceptual surface design work; develop an awareness of the broad range of contemporary textile design practices; apply the knowledge of construction and chemical treatments on fabrics; and demonstrate professional workshop practice and knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements in the Print Room.

Texts and references

Required text will be published within subject supplementary documents provided after enrolment in the subject.

The following texts are recommended.

Barber, E.J.W. (1991), Prehistoric Textiles, Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey

Braddock, S., O'Mahony, M. (c1998), Techno Textiles: Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design, Thames and Hudson, London, England

Burkett, M.E. (1979), Art of the Felt Maker, Kendal, Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Cumbria.

Colchester, C. (c1991), The New Textiles: Trends and Traditions, Thames and Hudson, London

Echoes, The Journal of the International Feltmakers Association, website: http://www.feltmakers.com

Gohl, E.P.G., Vilensky, L.D. (1983), Textiles for Modern Living, 3rd Edition, Longman Chesire, Melbourne

Grayson, M. (c1984), Encyclopedia of Textiles, Fibers, and Nonwoven Fabrics, Wiley, New York

Koumis, M. (1999), Art Textiles of the World, Telos Art, Australia/Winchester, U.K.

Koumis, M. (1997), Art Textiles of the World, Telos Art, Japan/Winchester, U.K.

Marjory, J.L. (c1976), Essentials of Textiles, New York, Holt Rinehart and Winston

McCarty, C. (c1998), Structure and Surface: Contemporary Japanese Textiles, Museum of Modern Art, New York

Jackson, A., Japanese Country Textiles, Victoria and Albert, London

Rowley, S., Reinventing Textiles, Vol. 1: Tradition and Innovation

Semmens, T. (1982), Felt Making in Wool and Beyond, Handweavers and Spinners Guild of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia

Thomas, K. (ed) (2000), Felt: Art, Crafts and Design, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart

The following videorecordings recommended:

Newson, G. and Newson, J. (c1994), The Material World [videorecording]

A Freelance Film Partners, New Textiles and Their Application [videorecording], Beyond Productions, for BBC, Bendigo, Vic.

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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