83345 New Textiles and Technologies

6cp

Requisite(s): 83232 Intermediate Patternmaking and Construction AND 83233 Fashion Communication: Fashion Drawing and Digital Media

The aim of this subject is to introduce current technologies and processes developed by industry and applied to textiles in the field of art, design and science. Students explore current and future concepts of textiles and consider their specific application into fashion design. Students are introduced to the design potential of these materials and develop an awareness of the creative possibilities of new textile processes and the growing importance of the practice of sustainability in this field. Through a series of lectures and workshops, students are introduced to professional design practice.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $624.50
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,070.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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