Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Arts and Humanities

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Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Garment Research

• Unit Code

  FAS2301

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Ms Justine Shonah MCKNIGHT

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Description

This unit introduces students to practical research approaches through formal and conceptual deconstruction of pre-existing garments. It builds on previous coursework strategies to support the development of independent approaches to designing and problem-solving garment forms. The unit considers a range of creative methodologies in a global context with analysis of intent within the fashion system. It introduces students to the project proposal as a way to sort, plan and communicate aims for a body of work developed from research.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed FAS2201 Textile Design before being allowed to enrol in this unit.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Undertake practical and theoretical research through formal and conceptual investigation and deconstruction of garment.
2. Review the research and formulate a proposal and timeline for the development of a self-directed body of work.
3. Operate independently to produce a cohesive body of work that applies the research in formally, aesthetically and conceptually appropriate ways.
4. Evaluate formal outcomes and practice methodology through visual and verbal communication.
5. Research a practice methodology in a chosen example of creative practice.

Unit Content

1. Practical research approaches through investigation of found’ garment. Historical, contextual and formal investigation of garment.
2. Self-directed research methods.
3. Critical analysis of formal methodologies.
4. Garment deconstruction approaches.
5. Presentation of work.
6. Designer research and presentation.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

In studio workshops, students are introduced to a series of individual and group practical research methods, including review processes, physical investigation and documentation of garment and reflective writing. Self-directed research and journal work is undertaken by students to inform the research and reflect on the creative learning process. Methods for developing organisational strategies and setting objectives for the work including a proposal and timeline are undertaken. Students work in the studios to develop self-directed design outcomes with tutorial style support and feedback from the lecturer and studio assistance from the technician where required.

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.

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