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Unit of Study DES10642 - Textiles and Society (2018)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • AQF level

    7

  • Level of learning

    Intermediate

  • Former School/College

  • Enrolment information

    N/A


Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 discuss the use of textiles, the characteristic design features and the factors which influence these in different cultures
2 outline the impact of historical events and technological developments on the textile industry and textile use across the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries
3 identify the design features characteristic of textile items in different historical periods
4 analyse the historical and cultural influences on contemporary textile design and designers including that of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
5 outline the development and significance of the textile industry In Australia from the beginning to the establishment of the ATCF&AI
6 critique the past, present and future social, economic and environmental impacts of the textile industry internationally and in Australia
7 discuss the current issues facing the ATCF&A industry.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. discuss the use of textiles, the characteristic design features and the factors which influence these in different cultures
    • GA4:
    • GA7:
  2. outline the impact of historical events and technological developments on the textile industry and textile use across the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries
    • GA4:
  3. identify the design features characteristic of textile items in different historical periods
    • GA4:
  4. analyse the historical and cultural influences on contemporary textile design and designers including that of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
    • GA4:
    • GA7:
  5. outline the development and significance of the textile industry In Australia from the beginning to the establishment of the ATCF&AI
    • GA4:
  6. critique the past, present and future social, economic and environmental impacts of the textile industry internationally and in Australia
    • GA3:
    • GA4:
  7. discuss the current issues facing the ATCF&A industry.
    • GA3:
    • GA4:

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
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Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.