83723 Textile Lab: New Technologies
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 83622 Studio: Fashion Illustration Fundamentals 1 AND 83233 Fashion Illustration Fundamentals 2 AND 83882 Foundations in Patternmaking and Construction 2
Description
This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of textile print design and emerging digital technologies for fashion. Through a series of workshops, students explore creative methods to generate imagery, with the emphasis on individuality, originality and innovation for textile application. Students explore experimental textile deconstruction and are introduced to various print design techniques including sublimation and digital printing and screenprinting. In this subject students challenge print conventions and explore creative photographic and graphic styles. Students are introduced to techniques used to create repeat patterns and how to prepare artwork for print production in industry. They refine presentation skills for a professional portfolio. A series of lectures and workshops introduce students to contemporary textile designers with the aim to generate an awareness of creative potentials for fashion design innovation. An emphasis throughout this subject is placed on a professional and sustainable print room practice. The subject is linked to industry sponsorship opportunities.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Students will be able to develop effective visual presentation skills relevant to textile design |
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| 2. | Students will be able to develop and learn the ability to respond to verbal feedback and constructive criticism through active participation in the textile tutorial sessions |
| 3. | Students will be able to develop and engage with projects that enhance their ability to challenge boundaries and take risks within each textile design project |
| 4. | Students will be able to develop ways to enhance self directed learning within each of the textile design projects |
| 5. | Throughout each project brief students will be able to learn and explore appropriate levels of textile technical skills |
| 6. | Students will be able to manage textile production, resources and print budgets relevant to textile design |
| 7. | Students will be able to engage with relevant textile skills that will enhance creative approaches to thinking and problem solving relevant to fashion and textile practices |
| 8. | Students will be able to develop an original aesthetic sensibility in textile design project throughout each textile design brief |
| 9. | Students will be able to apply creative approaches to technology based activities throughout each textile brief |
| 10. | Students will be able to engage in a variety of enquiring approaches and methodologies relevant to textile design processes |
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)
- Ability to utilise effective time management (P.4)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
This subject contributes to the course educational aims to produce graduates with high levels of:
creativity and innovation
communication and interpersonal skills, practical and professional skills
critical thinking and research skills
professional and personal attitudes and values.
Teaching and learning strategies
Subject is delivered in weekly sessions of one hour lecture and two hours tutorial. Face-to-face classes incorporate a range of teaching and learning strategies including lectures, digital design workshops, discussions, studio based activities and student presentations. These are complemented by independent student drawing, reading, reflection on studio work, and individual project work.
Content (topics)
Innovative approaches to textile construction techniques
Conceptual approaches to textile innovation
Digital drawing and design skills
File management for textile production
Ability to develop textile concepts and design work by hand through to digital
Developing presentation books and mood boards
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Contemporary Structures
| Intent: | This project task aims to introduce students to new approaches to explore constructed contemporary textiles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8 and 9 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, .4, .5, .6, I.2 and I.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Project | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Length: | For every two hour workshop session students are expected to develop textiles outside of class at least 6-8 hours a week | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Swimwear Print Design
| Intent: | This task aims to introduce students to various aspects of digital textile print design. These include developing concept and artwork, repeat design, file preparation, and getting artwork prepared for digital printing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 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, .4, .5, .6, I.2, I.3, P.2 and P.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Project | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
Students need to attend 80% of all classes and lectures to meet the subject requirements.
Required texts
Please refer to Assessment Handout and UTS online for recommended texts
Recommended texts
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References
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Other resources
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