83722 Studio: Body Mapping
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 83119 Thinking Fashion AND 83231 Fashion Cultures AND 83621 Studio: Foundations in Patternmaking and Construction 1 AND 83882 Foundations in Patternmaking and Construction 2
Description
The primary emphasis of this subject is to introduce students to the fundamentals of upcycling and working with cut/sew knit/jersey fabrications for fashion. Students produce jersey technical samples and a fashion look that has an emphasis on sustainability, through extended use of garments.
The subject is supported by a series of relevant lectures as a means for students to advance their knowledge of sustainability and the fashion industry.
With a focus on relevant and future fashion industry practices, the subject combines design and technical components and teaches students through making how to develop sustainable and contemporary design approaches, including patternmaking, constructing garment toiles, reflectivity and critique.
Students are challenged to develop original garment designs to translate into realised outcomes, including lookbooks and media appropriate to fashion.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Develop effective presentation and communication skills appropriate for design within fashion and textiles |
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| 2. | Develop self-directed learning techniques and the ability to reflect upon, and critique finished outcomes |
| 3. | Learn how to develop an original design aesthetic through experimenting with fashion and textile design |
| 4. | Learn to apply a variety of research methods including visual research to document and generate creative outcomes |
| 5. | Develop technical design and construction skills through innovative sampling and garment construction |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Effectively communicate concepts in fashion and textiles in performative, oral, visual and written forms (C.2)
- Respond to constructive criticism and feedback (C.3)
- Develop an original aesthetic sensibility (I.1)
- Demonstrate an ability to speculate, experiment, challenge boundaries and take risks (I.2)
- Demonstrate an ability to adapt technology and materials creatively (I.3)
- Demonstrate self-directed learning and self-initiated problem-solving (P.1)
- Accuracy, rigour and care (P.5)
- Analyse and synthesise knowledge in both visual and written forms to undertake in-depth research. (R.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:
C = communication and groupwork
A = attitudes and values
P = practical and professional
R = research and critique
I = innovation and creativity.
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-1, A-3, P-4, etc.).
Teaching and learning strategies
1-hour lectures/Industry - weeks 1-6; followed by 2.5-hour design OR technical studio (Block Weeks) weeks 1 to 12.
* Advanced Specialised Machine Induction offered as face-to-face in person for students able to travel to UTS
Feedback:
Your Design and Technical Mentor will offer feedback in your studio session. Students will receive instruction and support from their Subject Mentor/s as well as having many opportunities to discuss their ideas with their peers and engage in self-evaluation.
Feedback will be provided for each of the assessment tasks (verbal and/or written) and results will be available from CANVAS.
Preparatory activities:
Preparation activities will vary week-to-week. As students progress through the subject within Body Mapping preparatory activities may include research, journaling, fabric sourcing, sampling or constructing toiles etc. prior to class. To make the most of your time with your tutors, it is important that preparatory activities are completed before to class.
Preparatory activities will be communicated to you on a weekly basis via Canvas.
Engaging in Lectures, Studio and Seminars:
The lectures will provide students with an understanding of various aspects of the fashion industry. There will be opportunities for students to ask questions, clarify issues, explore ideas and create discussion.
Studio and workshop sessions will involve meeting with the Subject Mentor or tutor/s weekly to discuss your research, concepts and design progress and weekly feedback will be discussed with students and documented.
Independent and self-managed learning:
The requirement for self-directed learning and time-management (in and out of class) mirrors the requirements of professional practice. Self-management strategies and independent learning are crucial to continuing development as a design practitioner.
Students are encouraged to learn from each other as well as reflect on their experiences through lecture and studio discussions.
Content (topics)
The subject is facilitated through a combination of lectures, design and technical studios.
The subject covers the following topic areas:
- Introduction to sustainable fashion and industry practice
- Written, reflective and visual research methods
- Fashion design
- Advanced construction methodologies (self-directed and tutor directed)
- Advanced patternmaking methodologies (self-directed and tutor directed)
- The project brief – managing the process from design concept to prototype/toile, to a realised outcome
Weekly program content is subject to change. Students will be informed of changes via official UTS platforms such as UTS email and Canvas. Please check these regularly.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Upcycled Proposal, Research + Process
| Intent: | Assessment Task 1 requires students to present the drape-led and research work that they have generated in the Studios during the first 7 weeks of the semester. The students will showcase a layered contemporary look comprised of an outerwear woven jacket and upcycled knit pieces presented on a model to marking panel. The studio's focus is on explorative drape-led design, supported by an introductory technical studio to introduce knit finishes and outerwear features. O-week sample folder, T-shirt and process journal are to also be presented. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 2, 3, 4 and 5 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): I.1, I.2, I.3, P.1 and R.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Project | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 35% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Upcycled Capsule Look, Lookbook and Documentation
| Intent: |
Assessment Task 2 is the capstone assessment for the subject. Students will present their final garments as one finished look and a visual interpretation of this look in a Lookbook. Assessment Task 2 also focuses on fostering students' ability to work more independently, making use of the sewing workshop and other resources and receiving formative technical feedback on the progress of their pieces. With a focus on working independently, students will continue to attend Technical Studios which focus on the production of their conceptual garments and accessory. For this final assessment task students will present their final work, consisting of one layered look showcased on a model and, a professionally presented and printed lookbook. They will discuss their approaches to creating these pieces and the upcycling methodology explored. All process work has been documented, and a clear conceptual framework for Design work has been established through a strong drape led process and documentation. Outerwear piece is presented in final fabrics and finished toil and patterns are submitted alongside for review.
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.2, C.3, I.1, I.2 and P.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Project | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 65% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
To pass this subject 80% attendance in all activities (lectures, tutorials) is expected. The listed assessment tasks should be submitted on the due date/time. The combined assessment grades should equal a pass grade or above. Assessment criteria relate to the learning objectives listed in this document. See briefs for specific details of assessment criteria for each project. To pass an assessment, work submitted should show satisfactory achievement in all learning objectives.
The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment.
References
General references:
Barthes, R, 2006, The Language of Fashion, (trans. by Andy Stafford, eds Andy Stafford & Michael Carter),
Berg
Boucher, FLL. 1987, 20,000 Years of Fashion: The History of Costume & Personal Adornment, Harry N Abrams
Breward, C, & Evans, C., 2005, Fashion and Modernity, Berg
Evans, C, 1989, Women & fashion: a new look, Quartet, London
Evans, C, 2003, Fashion at the Edge: spectacle, modernity and deathliness, Yale University Press
Hill, D, 2011, History of men's underwear and swimwear
Knox, K, 2011, Culture to Catwalk: How world Cultures influence fashion, A&C Black, London
Rothstein, N, 1992, Four Hundred Years of Fashion, V & A
Wilcox, C, Mendes, V, 1992, Modern Fashion in Detail, V & A
Willett-Cunningham, C, 1982, Feminine Attitudes in the 19th Century House, Haskell
Wilson, E, 1985, Adorned in Dreams: Fashion & Modernity, Virago
Stretch, and cut and sew references:
Booth, D, 2001, Australian Beach Cultures: The History of Sun, Sand and Surf, Frank Cass publishers
English and Pomazan, 2010, Australian fashion unstitched: the last 60 years, Cambridge University Press
Haggar, A, 2004, Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear, Blackwell Publishing
Martin, R, 1990, Splash! A History of Swimwear, Rizzoli, UK
Kennedy, S, 2007, The Swimsuit, Carlton Books Ltd
Richardson, K, 2008, Stretch Fashion: Design and Patternmaking for Stretch and Knit Fabrics, Fairchild Books
Knitting, and knitting technique references:
Black, S, 2012, Knitting: Fashion, industry and craft, V&A Publications, London
Black, S, 2002, Knitwear in fashion, Thames and Hudson, London
Brown, C, 2013, Knitwear Design, Laurence King, London
Devaney, B, 1989, The Harmony Guide to colourful machine knitting, Lyric, London
Elliott, S, 2015, Knit: Innovation in fashion, art and design, Laurence King, London
McFadden, D R, 2008, Radical lace and Subversive Knitting, MAD, NY
Lee, R, 2007, Contemporary knitting for Textile artists, Batsford, London
Scissons, J, 2010, Basic Fashion Design: Knitwear, AVA Publishing
Twigger-Holroyd, A and Hill, H, (eds) 2019, Fashion Knitwear Design, Crowood Publishing
Turney, J, 2009, The Culture of Knitting, Berg, NY
Reflective Practice:
Candy, L, 2020, The Creative Reflective Practitioner, Routledge
Websites of interest:
https://www.studio-orta.com/en
https://1granary.com/journal/
https://www.knittingindustry.com/creative/
https://www.pinterest.com.au/alanaclifton/fastenings/
https://www.pinterest.com.au/alanaclifton/illustrations-and-sketch-books/