Design Identity 2 (11598.1)

Students will further develop awareness towards the creation of original design concepts based upon innovative solutions and appropriate design technologies. Cultural Studies is used to introduce students to critical concepts and means of thinking about fashion and its societal and cultural contexts. Students are required to complete significant amounts of academic readings in order to complete a formal written component for assessment. The unit also focuses on developing effective design communication skills through the use of appropriate technologies and applications, presentation of design concepts, and portfolio generation.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Effectively question, reflect and demonstrate the design process through practice;
2. Critique principal fashion designers and styles from the 20th Century with respect to their influence on design and applied technology; and
3. Originate inspiration and story boards which effectively communicate design concepts.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware

Skills development

Students will further develop awareness towards the creation of original design concepts based upon innovative solutions and appropriate design technologies. Cultural Studies is used to introduce students to critical concepts and means of thinking about fashion and its societal and cultural contexts. Students are required to complete significant amounts of academic readings in order to complete a formal written component for assessment. The unit also focuses on developing effective design communication skills through the use of appropriate technologies and applications, presentation of design concepts, and portfolio generation.

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

9725 Design Identity 2 (Cultural Studies)

Assumed knowledge

None.