Offered By	ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences

This major is only available to students undertaking the Bachelor of Visual Arts degree program. 

The Textiles major provides for a broad range of textile studies, studio practice and research, and prepares students for careers as textile artists, designers, small business producers, teachers, curators, community artists and for employment in public art. With active academic staff, excellent technical facilities and located close to Australia’s national collecting institutions, the Workshop provides an excellent study environment. Creative and innovative approaches to textiles based on a thorough technical understanding of the medium and knowledge of the historical and contemporary context are presented. Concept, ideas and design development parallels technical training, allowing students to develop individual approaches.

 

Learning outcomes

Students who complete this major will have the skills and knowledge to:

• demonstrate skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques in textile making.
• apply relevant skills and knowledge to realise artefacts and forms of creative expression.
• develop and evaluate concepts and process by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively. 
• work independently and collaboratively in a workshop environment in response to project demands.
• apply occupational health and safety regulations and principles within a workshop environment.

Requirements

This major requires the completion of 48 units, which must include:

 

48 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:

ARTV1901 – Textiles 1 (6 units)

ARTV1902 – Textiles 2 (6 units)

ARTV2903 – Textiles 3 (12 units)

ARTV2904 – Textiles 4 (12 units)

ARTV2905 – Textiles 5 (12 units)

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