Textiles - TEXTA24812
Stream Summary
Faculty: COFA - College of Fine Arts
School: School of Design Studies
Contact: www.cofa.unsw.edu.au
Program: 4812 - Fine Arts/Arts
Award(s):
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Minor)
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Stream Outline
Students in the Textiles studio create innovative and contemporary designs for textiles. They work with traditional and experimental materials, structures and new technologies. Students in this studio understand contexts for designing; how to develop innovative concepts; the narrative role textiles play in reflecting and documenting contemporary society; and the social, sustainable, re-use and environmental issues associated with textiles practice.
Stream Structure
The Textiles Studio consists of 4 courses (24UOC) from the following list. Students must complete at least two Level 2 courses before proceeding to Level 3 courses.
Level 2
Level 2
Level 3
- SDES3400 Textile Industry Forecasting (6 UOC)
- SDES3401 Smart textiles (6 UOC)
- SDES3402 Textiles and the Body (6 UOC)
- SDES3403 Experimental Textiles (6 UOC)
- SDES3414 Integrated project (6 UOC)
