Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Textiles have great relevance in all people's lives. The textile/fashion market is dominated by adolescent and youth demands. Yet, in order to make wise consumer decisions, people need to complement their understanding of scientific and aesthetics aspects of textiles with a clear understanding of the workings of the textile world. In addition, enabling them to create their own textile articles generates greater control of their textile environment. This also can lead to the outcomes of enhanced self-esteem, fine motor coordination, and management skills.

This unit of study builds upon and extends further, the knowledge, processes, and skills developed in XNB194 Textile Studies (PUB321). On successful completion of this unit, students may feel confident in implementing syllabus units in the area of textile studies in Queensland secondary schools and/or apply their learning as a consumer or creator of textile items.

Aims

By building relationships between scientific, functional, aesthetic and socio-cultural views of textiles from a variety of perspectives, this unit aims to build students' capacity to develop coherent theoretical, practical and technological skills in the discipline area and exhibit creative as well as critical ways of thinking about questions in this discipline area.

Objectives

Throughout all aspects of this unit you will be required to demonstrate sensitivity to and an understanding of cultural and gender-related issues as appropriate. On successful completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Use scientific and design approaches to define and solve problems related the physical, chemical, aesthetic and socio-cultural attributes of textiles and their functionality;
   
2. Apply design and scientific principles, pattern making and construction skills in order to think and act critically and creatively;
   
3. Demonstrate sound management and reflective skills in the design and production of quality textiles products;
   
4. Demonstrate an ability to devise innovative approaches in addressing challenges; and
   
5. Accept responsibility for personal and group decisions, actions and obligations.

Content

As you progress through this unit you will develop:

• Theoretical understandings of scientific principles underlying performance characteristics of fabrics; role of textiles across contexts (e.g. medical, cultural); influences on textiles and their impacts (e.g. technological advances in genetic modification and implications not only on the textile industry but also on food, primary industry); social inquiry associated with textiles (e.g. copyright, economic impacts and emerging disadvantage).
  
• Scientific studies: - Testing associated with Australian Standards and labelling e.g. abrasion resistance are carried out and implications explored. Performance judgments are investigated and experimented with from a range of perspectives.
  
• Design and folio work - Design morphology from inception through development (experimentation, exploration and informed decision making based on scientific, functional and aesthetic considerations) and to the stage of production and reflection is documented. Production drawings are an integral part of this process.
  
• Pattern making construction and products: - Principles and techniques associated with line, shape and fit are explored (e.g. pivoting). Two and three dimensional relationships are visualised and tested. Techniques associated with shape, fit, finish and closure are investigated in transforming two dimensional materials into quality, functional products. Pattern making, construction techniques, principles of shape and fit and the properties of fibres and fabrics are applied to the production of an article. Surface embellishment as a mode to develop creativity and to utilize the elements and principles of design.
  

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit will be available in internal mode. The integration of theory and practice is achieved by linking lectures, studio workshops, and laboratory activities. Teaching methods include lectures, discussions, studio work, demonstrations, experimentation, seminars and self directed learning.

Assessment

There are three assessments to be completed as you progress through the semester.All studio, lecture and lab sessions will have inbuilt activities and discussions which will enable students to receive formative feedback. Students are encouraged to use self reflective questioning techniques with the lecturer on draft responses to assessment items.

Assessment will be spaced throughout the semester commencing with the first design to provide the opportunity for feedback on your learning to that point. You will be provided with progressive written and verbal feedback on your project and second design as you progress through the unit.

Assessment name: Design and Creative Work
Description: You will be required to produce a product and process folio from a design brief. This will demonstrate your creativity, problem solving, design & textile enhancement and construction skills
Relates to objectives: 1-5
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Early-Mid Semester

Assessment name: Creative Work
Description: Textile garment which is the product resulting from a design brief.
Relates to objectives: 1-5
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Assessment name: Design
Description: You will be required to undertake a design activity
Relates to objectives: 1-5
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

You will be able to refer to the text (Smith, Alison (2009) The Sewing Book. London: Dorling Kindersley) which you purchased for XNB194 in this unit.

Risk assessment statement

This unit will involve lab and studio-based sessions. You are required to read the laboratory safety manual and sign the form indicating that you have read and understood the material contained in the manual. As a precaution, you should wear closed in shoes and protective clothing (lab coats) while undertaking practical activities.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 18-Oct-2012