83722 Studio: Body Mapping
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 83119 Thinking Fashion AND 83231 Fashion Cultures AND 83621 Studio: Foundations in Patternmaking and Construction 1 AND 83882 Foundations in Patternmaking and Construction 2
Description
In this subject the primary emphasis is to introduce students to the fundamentals of working with stretch and fully-fashion knitted applications 'on-the-body'. The subject combines design and technical components, and teaches students how to develop design concepts suitable for predetermined markets, including advanced patternmaking, constructing garment toiles, body fitting techniques, and critiquing final garment design for swim/activewear, bodywear, or fully-fashioned knitwear.
The subject is supported by a series of lectures with industry specialists as a means for students to advance their knowledge and provide research pathways and specialisations for third-year subjects. Students are challenged to develop original garment designs to translate into realised outcomes including branding packages appropriate to the fashion industry through creative photoshoots and fashion films.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | You will learn how to develop visual and written communication skills to support your design concepts and outcomes |
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| 2. | You will develop effective visual presentation skills appropriate for design and branding packages within fashion and textiles |
| 3. | You will learn how to adapt to new and unexpected opportunities within fashion and textile design through experimentation |
| 4. | You will develop self-directed learning techniques and the ability to reflect and critique finished outcomes |
| 5. | You will learn how to develop an original design aesthetic through experimenting with fashion and textile design components of the subject |
| 6. | You will learn to apply a variety of research methods including visual research to document and generate creative outcomes |
| 7. | You will develop an understanding of business and marketing approaches relevant to the fashion and textile industry |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Ability to speculate, experiment, challenge boundaries and take risks (I.2)
- Ability to use technology competently, appropriately and creatively (I.3)
- Ability to use, acquire and integrate relevant technical skills (P.2)
- Understanding business and marketing relevant to the fashion and textile industry (P.3)
- Ability to utilise effective time management (P.4)
- Accuracy, rigour and care (P.5)
- Ability to reflect on practice and research (R.3)
- Capacity to interpret complex ideas (R.4)
Teaching and learning strategies
1-hour lecture from (6 weeks), followed by 2.5 hour design/drape studio, and a 2.5 hour technical workshop
Feedback:
Your Design Mentor will offer feedback weekly in your studio session. Students will receive on the spot instruction and support from their Design Mentor/s as well as having many opportunities to discuss their ideas with their peers and engage in self-evaluation.
Formal written feedback will be provided for each of the assessment tasks and will be available from REVIEW.
Preparatory activities:
Preparation activities will vary week-to-week. Some weeks will involve engaging with resources such as videos, websites, readings or self-directed learning exercises. As students progress through the subject within the Body Mapping Design Project, preparatory activities may include fabric sourcing, sampling or constructing toiles etc. prior to class. Preparatory activities will be listed in the subject outline; UTSonline or they will be emailed to you the week prior. To make the most of your studio time and feedback session with the Design Mentor/s, it is important that preparatory activities are completed prior to class.
Engaging in Lectures, Studio and Seminars:
The lectures will provide students with an understanding of various aspects of the fashion industry. Some weeks will discuss a theory, design process or introduce you to an Industry Specialist. Students are encouraged to prepare themselves each week by addressing the preparatory activities or researching the topic. There will be opportunities for students to ask questions, clarify issues, explore ideas and create discussion.
Studio and workshop sessions will involve meeting with the Design Mentor or tutor/s weekly to discuss your research, concepts and design progress and weekly feedback will be discussed with students and documented.
Independent and self-managed learning:
There is ongoing encouragement for students to learn from each other as well as reflect on their experiences through lecture and studio discussions. The requirement for self-directed learning and time-management (in and out of class) mirrors the requirements of professional practice. Self-management strategies and independent learning are crucial to continuing development as a design practitioner. The subject outline will provide you with a guide regarding weekly requirements; it will be up to students to adhere to the week-by-week program.
Collaborative opportunities:
Collaborative tasks involve working with a Studio Partner at the commencement of the Body Mapping Design Project. The format of this studio collaboration will be documented within your design journal each week addressing questions or problems outlined in your studio class, which will involve offering and receiving constructive criticism.
Content (topics)
The subject is facilitated through a combination of lectures, design studio and workshop practice. Where relevant, site visits are included in the program to promote research methods and inquiry. Lectures promote theoretical inquiry and observation of case studies and pre-empt design studio, they are forums for explanation and contextualisation of briefs.
The subject covers the following topic areas:
- Introduction to fashion marketing and branding
- Visual research methods
- Fashion design
- Advanced construction methodologies
- Advanced patternmaking and drape methodologies
- The project brief – managing the process from design through to final realised outcome
Weekly program content is subject to change. From time to time, we may have International guest lecturers and other
opportunities for student participation.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Concept, statement and visual research
| Intent: | This assessment task helps students develop their research, marketing and communication skills relevant to a specific fashion segment. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 6 and 7 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): .4, .6, P.3 and R.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Design/drawing/plan/sketch | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 25% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Body Mapping Outfit and visual research
| Intent: | This assessment task continues to help students develop their skills into a realised design outcome. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): .4, .6, I.2, P.2, P.4, P.5 and R.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Project | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 45% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Branding Package and visual research
| Intent: | This assessment task helps students understand the importance of marketing and branding to a specific fashion market segment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): .4, I.3, P.3, P.5 and R.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Presentation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 30% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
To pass this subject 80% attendance in all activities (lectures, tutorials) is expected. The listed assessment tasks should be submitted on the due date/time. The combined assessment grades should equal a pass grade or above. Assessment criteria relate to the learning objectives listed in this document. See briefs for specific details of assessment criteria for each project. To pass an assessment, work submitted should show satisfactory achievement in all learning objectives.
References
General references:
Barthes, R, 2006, The Language of Fashion, (trans. by Andy Stafford, edited by Andy Stafford and Michael Carter),
Berg
Boucher, FLL. 1987, 20,000 Years of Fashion: The History of Costume & Personal Adornment, Harry N Abrams
Breward, C, & Evans, C., 2005, Fashion and Modernity, Berg
Evans, C, 1989, Women & fashion: a new look, Quartet, London
Evans, C, 2003, Fashion at the Edge: spectacle, modernity and deathliness, Yale University Press
Hill, D, 2011, History of men's underwear and swimwear
Knox, K, 2011, Culture to Catwalk: How world Cultures influence fashion, A&C Black, London
Rothstein, N, 1992, Four Hundred Years of Fashion, V & A
Wilcox, C, Mendes, V, 1992, Modern Fashion in Detail, V & A
Willett-Cunningham, C, 1982, Feminine Attitudes in the 19th Century House, Haskell
Wilson, E, 1985, Adorned in Dreams: Fashion & Modernity, Virago
Swimwear and activewear, and cut and sew references:
Booth, D, 2001, Australian Beach Cultures: The History of Sun, Sand and Surf, Frank Cass publishers
English and Pomazan, 2010, Australian fashion unstitched: the last 60 years, Cambridge University Press
Martin, R, 1990, Splash! A History of Swimwear, Rizzoli, UK
Kennedy, S, 2007, The Swimsuit, Carlton Books Ltd
Richardson, K, 2008, Stretch Fashion: Design and Patternmaking for Stretch and Knit Fabrics, Fairchild Books
Knitting references:
Black, S, 2012, Knitting: Fashion, industry and craft, V&A Publications, London
Black, s, 2002, Knitwear in fashion, Thames and Hudson, London
Brown, C, 2013, Knitwear design, Laurence King, London
Devaney, B, 1989, The Harmony Guide to colourful machine knitting, Lyric, London
Elliott, S, 2015, Knit: Innovation in fashion, art and design, Laurence King, London
McFadden, D R, 2008, Radical lace and Subversive Knitting, MAD, NY
Lee, R, 2007, Contemporary knitting for Textile artists, Batsford, London
Scissons, J, 2010, Basic Fashion Design: Knitwear, AVA Publishing
Turney, J, 2009, The Culture of Knitting, Berg, NY
