Textiles: Fibre and Structure

Course aim

To build on students' knowledge of traditional and contemporary constructed textiles, emphasising both research and conceptual development.

Course content

Students will further develop techniques that use natural and manufactured fibres to create contemporary textile structures. These techniques will include some of the following; string making, paper making or felt making; twining, plaiting, netting, knitting, crochet and coiling.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

18 units of Level 1 courses for DBVS Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialisation) students. Nil for other students.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Studio	4 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Studio	5 hours x 10 sessions

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Studio Project, Studio Review

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.