In Textiles Design 5, students develop a design brief articulating the ideas and context for their work and providing a plan of the research required to bring an individual design project to completion. Projects develop over the semester in response to studio research and critical discussion with staff and peers. At this level, students critically reflect upon and evaluate their completed design projects and present full documentation of tests, models, and all design planning.  Studio theory is aimed at furthering student ability to articulate a contextual framework for their design project. Occupational health and safety instruction is an integral part of this course.

By the end of this course you should be able to

1. plan and execute a design-based project
2. demonstrate a high level of skill in the application of new technologies and practical processes
3. effectively interpret, communicate and present ideas suited to the project through integration of concepts and processes
4. demonstrate expanded awareness of historical and theoretical contexts for art and design practice
5. consider their own work in relation to broader cultural contexts
6. show familiarity with research methodologies
7. comply with OH&S requirements and procedures.

Portfolio of studio work (80%) [LO’s 1 – 7]

Journal/Documentation/Studio Theory presentation (20%). [LO’s 2 - 7]

Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.

12 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 6 hours per week independent studio practice.

DESA2904 Textiles Design 4

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