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Overview
This unit extends the skills and knowledge covered in EDVT11022 Textile Technology. You will explore fashion literacy and terminology in a variety of contexts. Through analysis and application of the principles and elements of design you will discern appropriate materials and fibres to create a personalised designed fashion product. In this unit you will develop the technical, procedural and safety skills and theoretical knowledge to unleash your fashion creativity. This unit equips you with the knowledge to engage in secondary schools and aligns with Home Economics, and Australian curriculum including the Design (General Syllabus) and Fashion Design (Applied Senior Syllabus).
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Students must complete EDVT11022 prior to enrolment in this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2024
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
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Review and clarify assessment requirements.
- Explore fashion literacy and terminology within a variety of historical, economics, political, social, cultural and environmental contexts
- Analyse and apply the elements and principles of fashion design
- Discern appropriate materials and fibre selection for designed solutions
- Create a designed fashion product demonstrating technical, procedural and safety skills.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Portfolio - 40% | ||||
2 - Portfolio - 60% | ||||
3 - Practical Assessment - 0% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Communication | ||||
2 - Problem Solving | ||||
3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
4 - Information Literacy | ||||
5 - Team Work | ||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
8 - Ethical practice | ||||
9 - Social Innovation | ||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Textbooks
Nelson Textiles and Design Preliminary and HSC
(2013)
Authors: Lynda Peters, Christine Castle
Nelson: A Cengage Company
Australia
ISBN: ISBN-13: 9780170210713
Binding: Other
Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book
2nd Edition with 125 Samples (2014)
Authors: Clive Hallett, Amanda Johnson
Laurence King Publishing
Great Britain
ISBN: 9781780672335
Binding: Hardcover
The New Complete Guide to Sewing: Step-By-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories
(2010)
Authors: Editors of Reader's Digest
David & Charles
Great Britain
ISBN: 9781606522080
Binding: Other
Additional Textbook Information
FABRIC FOR FASHION: THE SWATCH BOOK and THE NEW COMPLETE GUIDE TO SEWING: STEP-BY-STEP TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING CLOTHES AND HOME ACCESSORIES are available new and used through various online places. These books are not prescribed but are recommended as an invaluable resource, not only for completing this unit, but for your future teaching practice and skill development.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Adobe Photoshop (Adobe Creative Cloud student subscription recommended)
- MS Teams
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
j.deagon@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
The fashion phenomenon
Chapter
Chapter 15, Nelsons Textile & Design: Historical design development, p. 219-235
Chapter 12, Nelsons Textile & Design: History of textiles and the ATCFAI, p.188-194
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Why do we wear clothes?
- What is Fashion?
- Impacts on Fashion
- Fashion history: what changes from decade to decade, and year to year?
- Fashion cycles
- Fashion terms
Module/Topic
Elements and Principles of Design and their Application Part 1
Chapter
Chapter 1 Nelsons Textile & Design: Elements and principles of design p. 2-25
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Different types of design: structural and aesthetic
- Elements + Principles = Good Design
- Elements
- Colour analysis
Module/Topic
Elements and Principles of Design and their Application Part 2
Chapter
Chapter 1 Nelsons Textile & Design: Elements and principles of design p. 2-25
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Elements + Principles = Good Design (continued)
- Principles
- Body types and body analysis
- Elements and Principles of Design: suiting body types
Module/Topic
Fabrics and fibres
Chapter
Chapter 4 Nelsons Textile & Design: Fibre structure and properties, p. 76-102
Chapter 10 Nelsons Textile & Design: Fabric testing, p. 151-166
Chapter 13 Nelsons Textile & Design: Quality of textiles, p. 203-210
Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book 2nd Edition with 125 Samples
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Characteristics
- Understanding fabric handle ~ draping, pleating, gathering etc
- Care labels
Module/Topic
Contemporary Fashion Part 1 - What is Portrayed
Chapter
Chapter 18 Nelsons Textile & Design: Factors Influencing Contemporary Designers, p. 268-286
Chapter 23 Nelsons Textile & Design: Market Place, p. 355-366
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Types of Fashion
- Fashion Categories
- Fashion Designers
- Trend Forecasting
- Creating the Look - adornment and accessories
- The ‘Me’ Factor - as consumer
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Contemporary Fashion Part 2 - Being Mindful
Chapter
Chapter 21 Nelsons Textile & Design: Appropriate textile technology and environmental sustainability, p. 326-336
Chapter 22 Nelsons Textile & Design: Current issues that affect the textile industry, p. 337-354
Events and Submissions/Topic
• Ethics in the fashion industry - human rights
• Caring for the planet
• Slow fashion
• Textile production impact on the environment
• The ‘Me’ factor - as a fashion teacher
Module/Topic
Designing: creating a collection, creating a design, fashion drawing
Chapter
Chapter 2 Nelsons Textile & Design: Communication techniques, p. 28-45.
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Design Process
- Fashion drawing - 2D, 3D, digital
- Creating a collection
Fashion Design Skills and Knowledge Portfolio Due: Week 7 Friday (26 Apr 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Producing, Sequencing and Adapting our Designs Part 1
Chapter
See study guide in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Taking accurate body measurements
- Pattern literacy - how to read a pattern and pattern envelope
- Pattern features - necklines, hemlines, sleeves, bodices etc
- Pattern drafting/making
Module/Topic
Producing, Sequencing and Adapting our Designs Part 2
Chapter
See study guide in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Pattern modification and alterations
Module/Topic
Producing, Sequencing and Adapting our Designs Part 3
Chapter
See study guide in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Construction steps
- Production plans
Module/Topic
Achieving a Professional Garment Finish
Chapter
See study guide in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Toiles
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Home-made vs custom made vs shop bought
Module/Topic
Preparation for Residential School
Chapter
See study guide in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Venue:
Grace Lutheran College
Home Economics Department
Rothwell Campus
Brisbane
8:30am to 4:30pm daily
All days inclusive and compulsory
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
EDED14001 Fashion Design uses the same textbook as EDVT11022 Textile Technology. Do not accidentally purchase it twice.
You are encouraged to purchase all of the supplementary books, as they will not only assist you to complete the assessment for this unit but will also become invaluable future teaching resources.
1 Portfolio
FASHION DESIGN CONTEXT
A portfolio is a visually stimulating collection of work presented in a way that clearly communicates an individual's style, skills and knowledge. Aspiring fashion designers are required to produce a portfolio to show potential employers their creativity, skills, knowledge and passion for fashion. Fashion Design educators require a similar portfolio or "look book" that displays a range of fundamental skills and knowledge so they can demonstrate techniques and expectations to students.
THE PURPOSE OF A PORTFOLIO
To work with confidence in Fashion Design contexts you are required to know, understand and apply the fundamental principles, skills and knowledge that underpin the discipline. This portfolio is a valuable opportunity for you to create useful resources to use in various textiles, fashion and educational environments. Despite the ever-changing nature of the fashion industry, you will be able to refer to your portfolio for many years to come, as the fundamentals of Fashion Design remain relevant and useful.
YOUR TASK
Present a visually appealing portfolio or "look book" of completed tasks that demonstrate Fashion Design concepts and techniques.
Create and display learning activities into an A3 hard-copy portfolio. This portfolio will demonstrate your understanding and application of Fashion Design content knowledge and foundational principles presented in this unit. Illustrations and activities need to have purposeful and clearly communicated annotations or instructions that identify, explain and justify elements, principles, materials, resources and techniques.
Example portfolio pages and activity explanations are located in the study guides, Learning Activities and via Zoom tutorials. A complete list of activities to include in your portfolio is also provided in the criteria sheet.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
A3 Art Folio with Removable Pages (Display Folder or Alternative)
Various textile and art supplies to complete activities (as directed in Weekly Moodle content)
Week 7 Friday (26 Apr 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 9 Monday (6 May 2024)
- Interpret fashion literacy and fashion fundamentals in a variety of contexts
- Analyse the elements and principles of design
- Select materials, resources and techniques for specific purposes
- Demonstrate practice, skills and processes
- Communicate concepts and techniques to an intended audience
- Explore fashion literacy and terminology within a variety of historical, economics, political, social, cultural and environmental contexts
- Analyse and apply the elements and principles of fashion design
2 Portfolio
Context:
Fashion Designers often create their collections from their own life experiences to express their individuality and passions. They draw inspiration from what they believe is important to themselves, to society or to the planet.
“We can all collect, appreciate, and be influenced by the designs of others. But the highest form of self-expression
- and I believe the most fun - is to create for ourselves” Angelina Jolie, Founder of Atelier Jolie, New York City.
Design Brief:
Atelier Jolie is hiring designers, tailors, and artisans to collaborate in their creation space. You are to create a portfolio and garment for submission to join their team. Aligning with the philosophy of Atelier Jolie, your submission must reflect the key theme of Slow Fashion and reflect influences of your own design philosophy, the way you express yourself through fashion.
What to Submit:
You must submit a comprehensive A3 creative portfolio that shows evidence of your non-linier exploration and development of ideas, concepts, drawings (hand and/or computer generated), samples, skills, investigations, annotations, instructions, photographs, pictures, patterns and modifications, and management plans that demonstrates application of the Design Process and the Elements and Principles of Design in fashion contexts – see checklist.
The designed solution (garment) must be constructed at Residential School.
Study Requirements:
This is an applied project and as such requires a reasonable commitment of time and energy to complete the design brief. You will work independently and with online support from your Tutor for Weeks 1-12 of term + an additional 3 weeks after term finishes and then a 4-day Residential School. The time commitment for a 6-credit university unit is 12.50 hours per week. Planning, time management and organisation skills are essential.
Portfolio:
- A3 portfolio pages
- Visually appealing for use as a teaching resource
- Communicate with clear intention including page headings, concepts, annotations, labels, samples, and instructions
- Use accurate fashion terminology and fashion fundamentals
- Apply a consistent theme
- Investigate contemporary influences on fashion
- Demonstrate the Design Process including cycles of Explore and Develop and/or cycles of Plan, Do, Evaluate used to create the designed solution
- Analyse and apply the Elements and Principles of Design in the designed solution
- Display original drawings: hand-drawn, fashion drawings, croquis, may contain a computer assisted drawing (optional)
- Include learning activities as directed (see checklist in criteria sheet and Moodle).
Designed Solution (Garment):
- one or two pieces
- suites personalised figure type and body measurements
- appeals to your own unique style and fashion philosophy
- planning and project management
- a range of sewing skills, with at least one skill new to you
- completed at Residential School
Portfolio and Garment presented for marking at Residential School by 3.30pm Friday 28 June 2024
2 weeks after the completion of Residential School and after Certification of Grades
- Use design practice, skills and processes to create fashion products
- Interpret fashion literacy and fashion fundamentals for specific purposes
- Apply the elements and principles of design to a design brief
- Sequence production and processes plans
- Adapt, generate and modify plans and resources
- Evaluate ideas, skills, processes and products against design criteria
- Communicate concepts and techniques to convey meaning an intended audience
- Explore fashion literacy and terminology within a variety of historical, economics, political, social, cultural and environmental contexts
- Analyse and apply the elements and principles of fashion design
- Discern appropriate materials and fibre selection for designed solutions
3 Practical Assessment
Requirements to achieve a Residential School Pass:
• Compulsory attendance at Residential School, all days inclusive
• One garment must be completed at Residential School
• Participate in all activities as instructed
• Adhere to workplace health and safety requirements
8:30am to 4:30pm, 25-28 June 2024, all times and days inclusive
Ongoing feedback provided during Residential School
- Create a designed fashion product
- Perform a range of practical skills
- Manage plans and resources
- Select appropriate materials and techniques
- Comply with Workplace Health and Safety requirements suitable for sewing environments
- Analyse and apply the elements and principles of fashion design
- Discern appropriate materials and fibre selection for designed solutions
- Create a designed fashion product demonstrating technical, procedural and safety skills.
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