Design Contextualisation 2 (11600.1)

Design Contextualisation 2 centres the discussion of ethical and sustainable practices in fashion. The unit introduces students to a range of innovative technologies and industrial machinery. Students will continue to contextualise their applied practice and increase their skill base in relation to critical analysis and evaluation through the articulation of self-appraisal. Through external engagement, students are given the opportunity to consolidate their understanding of the fashion industry. Students will combine creative, practical, intellectual and entrepreneurial skills within an industrial context to respond to a brief.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Discuss ethical and environmental considerations in relation to the textile, clothing and footwear industries which impact on design directions and decisions;
2. Present a series of highly creative design developments and solutions through the presentation of a professional design portfolio;
3. Develop an experimental approach in order to realise design concepts throughout the industry product development cycle; and
4. Select and apply appropriate technologies for pattern and garment construction in relation to differing textiles materials.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
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 - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.