83345 New Textiles and Technologies

6cp
Requisite(s): 83232 Intermediate Patternmaking and Construction AND 83233 Fashion Communication: Fashion Drawing and Digital Media
Subject coordinator: Cecilia Heffer email Cecilia.Heffer@uts.edu.au

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.

Assessment:

Assessment	Weighting	Description	Due date	Learning objectives
1	30%	Knit, weave, dye project	Week 5 Please hand in work clearly labelled with your name on each piece to the printroom no later than 5pm	1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2	30%	Hand and lock embroidery project	Week 10 As above	1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
3	40%	Digital think positive and UTS scarf and tie design project	Week 14 As above	1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $636.88
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,316.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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