88834 Advanced Fashion Technologies
6cp; 2.5hpw x 12wks (Computer Lab,on campus). 6 x 1 hour lectures as indicated in Canvas. For international students unable to travel to campus due to Covid-19 restrictions, a class is available online.Requisite(s): (83233 Fashion Illustration Fundamentals 2 AND 83723 New Textile Technologies AND (85202 Design Futuring OR 85001 The Bio Kitchen))
Core Subject
Undergraduate
Description
This subject introduces students to emerging fashion and textile design digital tools, including garment simulation in two- and three-dimensional augmented reality spaces. These tools help enhance and compliment students’ understanding of material practices through a digital medium. The technologies are contextualised within historical, emerging and speculative industry practices. Connections between technologies and sustainability and social justice in fashion and textiles are made explicit during the subject. The possibilities as well as the limitations of various technologies are discussed in relation to fashion and textile design practices.
Typical availability
February session, City campus
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