This course introduces students to contemporary art textile practice, extending their understanding of the scope and possibilities of textiles. Contemporary, traditional, cultural and historical textiles are referenced and examined to develop knowledge and a critical awareness of textile processes and ways of integrating cloth, fabric, fibre and materials into contemporary practice. Textiles 1B provides the context to develop individual investigations into art textiles by introducing a range of textile processes. Students are expected to attain basic competence and incorporate these textile processes into their work.