Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Introduction to Textiles Materials

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
GRAP2816	Brunswick Campus	Undergraduate	350H Fashion & Textiles	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024, Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Dr Emma Lynas and A/Prof Xin Wang

Course Coordinator Phone: By email

Course Coordinator Email: emma.lynas@rmit.edu.au /xin.wang@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 513.01.003

Course Coordinator Availability: Please email

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None. 

Course Description

This course will explore everyday textiles and materials and pose the question: how can we make considered choices when using textile materials? 

You will be introduced to the fundamental principles of textile fibres and fabrics through the lens of sustainable and responsible practice across the life cycle. You will develop a broad knowledge of the language, properties, performance and manufacturing processes associated with a range of materials. You will also examine the connection between a material’s expression and the user experience. Industry experts will help you consider different discipline perspectives on the use and applications for textile materials. 

In this course, you will also undertake learning activities/assessment to: engage and connect you with industry relevant to your current studies.  

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes 

In course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:  

BP328 Bachelor of Fashion (Design): 

PLO1: Demonstrate extensive and coherent knowledge of fashion design with depth and expertise in one or more areas of practice.  

PLO3: Apply fashion design knowledge and skills to identify and creatively respond to contemporary issues in local and global practice.  

PLO5:  Demonstrate creative, critical fashion design and thinking that responds to the key sustainability concerns of contemporary fashion design industries.  

BP326 Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles (Sustainable Innovation): 

PLO 1: Demonstrate and apply a diverse and industry-relevant body of skills and knowledge in sustainable innovation for the fashion and textiles industry, related fields and emerging global markets. 

Course Learning Outcomes 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 

CLO 1: Identify and classify the structure, properties, performance and manufacturing processes of different textile materials. 

CLO 2: Analyse and evaluate the suitability of textile materials for a variety of applications and outcomes within the context of sustainability and lifecycle.  

CLO 3: Examine and describe the connection between a textile material and the user experience. 

 

Overview of Learning Activities

Your learning will be facilitated via a range of in-class (both studio-based and laboratory hands-on), online and self-directed activities that will require both individual and collaborative engagement. Class activities will promote your ability to investigate, analyse and make informed material choices.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. 

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. 

RMIT Library provides extensive resources for fashion and textiles students.  

Search the library and consult the Fashion and Textiles Subject Guides for more information.  

The library also provides guides on academic referencing and assistance is available via phone, chat and email. 

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. 

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. 

Assessment tasks are directly aligned with each Course Learning Outcome.  They are as follows:

Assessment Task 1: Developmental portfolio: Making and Experiencing Textiles (20%) 

CLO: 3 

Assessment Task 2: Fabric Story (40%) 

CLOs: 1 & 2

Assessment Task 3: Textile Investigation and Application (40%) 

CLOs: 1 2 & 3

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.