Faculty of Education and Arts
School: Communications and Arts
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Inquiry for TextilesUnit Code
FAS1103Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
Description
This unit encourages an exploration into materials and processes for textile development. The aim of this unit is to develop ideas and visual research from which to generate work that investigates materiality and context. Students will apply a range of traditional and contemporary textile processes in relation to their ideas. The content of this unit is supported with associated cultural, historical and contemporary research into international art, fashion and popular culture.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded VIS2512
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Construct work that explores possibilities for textiles through body, object and image.
- Create a range of textile samples by manipulating a variety of materials and processes.
- Generate and develop ideas for textile processes through visual research methodologies.
- Identify and solve a range of problems related to visual enquiry and textile development.
- Present work through oral discussion and appropriate use of communication technology.
Unit Content
- Contextual investigation.
- Development of ideas through visual enquiry and exploration of textile processes.
- Drawing, collage and digital processes for ideas development.
- Historical and contemporary investigation into textile processes and methods.
- Manipulation of materials.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, demonstrations and workshops.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Creative Work | Presentation Part A | 40% |
| Creative Work | Presentation Part B | 40% |
| Journal | Visual Diary | 20% |
Text References
- Gale, C. (2002). The textile book. Oxford: Berg Publishers.
- Foster, K., Kilertsen, K, Cameron, C., & McClusky, P. (2009). Meet me at the centre of the earth: Nick Cave. San Francisco. Yerba Buena Centre for the Arts.
- Art textiles of the world series. Brighton: Telos Art Publishing.
- Portfolio series. Brighton: Telos Art Publishing.
- Wada, Y. (2002). Memory on cloth: Shibori now. Tokyo: Kodansha International Ltd.
- Cole, D. (2008). Textiles now. London: Laurence King.
- Hunh, S. (2010). By hand, The use of craft in contemporary art. New Jersey: Princeton Architectural Press.
- Boulton, S. (2002). New material as new media: The fabric workshop and museum. Cambridge: MIT Press.
- Brittain Newell, L. (2001). Out of the ordinary: Spectacular craft. London:V&A Publications.
- Braddock, S., & O' Mahony, M. (1998). Techno textiles: Revolutionary fabrics for fashion and design. London: Thames and Hudson.
- Braddock, S., & O'Mahony, M. (2005). Techno textiles 2. London: Thames and Hudson.
- Skov Holt, S., & Holt Scov, M. (2008). Manufractured: The conspicuous transformation of everyday objects. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.
Journal References
- USA: Surface Design Association. Surface Design Journal. ISSN 01974483.
- Oxford: Berg Publishers. Textile: The journal of Cloth and Culture. ISSN1475 9756.
- Sydney: Crafts Council of N.S.W. Object Magazine.
- London: Selvedge Ltd. Selvedge Magazine.
Website References
Other References
- ^ Textiles surface manual (available from the fashion and textiles studio)
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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Faculty of Education and Arts
School: Communications and Arts
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Inquiry for TextilesUnit Code
FAS1103Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
Description
This unit encourages an exploration into materials and processes for textile development. The aim of this unit is to develop ideas and visual research from which to generate work that investigates materiality and context. Students will apply a range of traditional and contemporary textile processes in relation to their ideas. The content of this unit is supported with associated cultural, historical and contemporary research into international art, fashion and popular culture.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded VIS2512
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Construct work that explores possibilities for textiles through body, object and image.
- Create a range of textile samples by manipulating a variety of materials and processes.
- Generate and develop ideas for textile processes through visual research methodologies.
- Identify and solve a range of problems related to visual enquiry and textile development.
- Present work through oral discussion and appropriate use of communication technology.
Unit Content
- Contextual investigation.
- Development of ideas through visual enquiry and exploration of textile processes.
- Drawing, collage and digital processes for ideas development.
- Historical and contemporary investigation into textile processes and methods.
- Manipulation of materials.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, demonstrations and workshops.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Creative Work | Presentation Part A | 40% |
| Creative Work | Presentation Part B | 40% |
| Journal | Visual Diary | 20% |
Text References
- Gale, C. (2002). The textile book. Oxford: Berg Publishers.
- Foster, K., Kilertsen, K, Cameron, C., & McClusky, P. (2009). Meet me at the centre of the earth: Nick Cave. San Francisco. Yerba Buena Centre for the Arts.
- Art textiles of the world series. Brighton: Telos Art Publishing.
- Portfolio series. Brighton: Telos Art Publishing.
- Wada, Y. (2002). Memory on cloth: Shibori now. Tokyo: Kodansha International Ltd.
- Cole, D. (2008). Textiles now. London: Laurence King.
- Hunh, S. (2010). By hand, The use of craft in contemporary art. New Jersey: Princeton Architectural Press.
- Boulton, S. (2002). New material as new media: The fabric workshop and museum. Cambridge: MIT Press.
- Brittain Newell, L. (2001). Out of the ordinary: Spectacular craft. London:V&A Publications.
- Braddock, S., & O' Mahony, M. (1998). Techno textiles: Revolutionary fabrics for fashion and design. London: Thames and Hudson.
- Braddock, S., & O'Mahony, M. (2005). Techno textiles 2. London: Thames and Hudson.
- Skov Holt, S., & Holt Scov, M. (2008). Manufractured: The conspicuous transformation of everyday objects. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.
Journal References
- USA: Surface Design Association. Surface Design Journal. ISSN 01974483.
- Oxford: Berg Publishers. Textile: The journal of Cloth and Culture. ISSN1475 9756.
- Sydney: Crafts Council of N.S.W. Object Magazine.
- London: Selvedge Ltd. Selvedge Magazine.
Website References
Other References
- ^ Textiles surface manual (available from the fashion and textiles studio)
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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