Course Title: Digital Textile Design and Communication

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Digital Textile Design and Communication

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2334

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

350H Fashion & Textiles

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2019

Course Coordinator: Emma Lynas

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9440

Course Coordinator Email: emma.lynas@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: B513.01.003

Course Coordinator Availability: please email for an appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

 

Note it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.  For further information refer to the RMIT Course Requisites Policy.


 


Course Description

Digital Textile Design & Communication is an introductory course in the use of Adobe Photoshop for Textile Design practice. 

In DTD&C you will use PC computers, or your personal laptop to design a series of textile design outcomes using Adobe Photoshop.  You will research suitable themes, colour palettes and design styles using analogue and digital research methods.  Based on your research you will design surface repeats, create storyboards and product simulations appropriate to your project direction.  All outcomes will reflect the broad nature of the current textile design industry.  You will be creating artwork for both traditional screen printing and digital fabric printing. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course will focus on the following program capabilities

  • Communicate and present design concepts using a range of formats and strategies in a clear and coherent manner to diverse audiences.
  • Examine, evaluate and apply technologies associated with textile design and manufacturing in both local and global contexts.


At the conclusion of this course you will be able to

  • Analyse collected research/reference to create appropriate digital textile design outcomes in response to the project brief/s given.
  • Use discipline specific knowledge to create design outcomes in Adobe photoshop.
  • Be able to describe and justify the methods and technical processes used in project work.


Overview of Learning Activities

Key concepts and their application will be explained and illustrated in lectures, class based activities or online notes/tutorials.  There will be opportunities to discuss the brief and requirements during individual and group tutorials.


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. The University Library has extensive resources for textile design students.  The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies Library Guides The Library provides guides on academic referencing: Referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.  This course has been developed in reference to the BATD assessment guide available through BP121 Mystudies – Canvas.   Please refer to the guide in order to familiarise yourself with program assessment methods. At the beginning of each project you will receive a copy of the: brief, teaching schedule and assessment rubric. The rubric should be consulted regularly, as it allows you to self assess and manage your progress. It will be used by your course lecturer/s to assess your project work upon completion.     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 Manager or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. Equitable Learning Services   Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: Assessment Policy