EDVT11022 - Textile Technology

General Information

Unit Synopsis

The unit provides a practical 'hands on' learning context through which Textile Technology processes and production skills and knowledge are applied to creatively respond to textile design challenges. It engages with practical, theoretical and pedagogical aspects of Textile Technology as appropriate discipline content knowledge for teaching Home Economics and Design and Technologies in secondary schools.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 1
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites There are no pre-requisites for the unit.

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Unit Availabilities from Term 2 - 2025

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Attendance Requirements

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Assessment Overview

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.

Assessment Tasks

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Previous Feedback

Term 2 - 2023 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 40.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 42.86% response rate.

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