Course Title: Textile Design Research B

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Textile Design Research B

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2734

City Campus

Undergraduate

350H Fashion & Textiles

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2018

Course Coordinator: Tarryn Handcock

Course Coordinator Phone: 9925 2781

Course Coordinator Email: tarryn.handcock@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Brunswick & City campus

Course Coordinator Availability: Please email for drop in advisement sessions & tutorials


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

You should have satisfactorily completed GRAP2733 Textile Design Research A before you commence this course.

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 enrol concurrently in co­requisite courses. For your information please refer to RMIT Course RequisitesPolicy

 

 


Course Description

In this course you will refine critical skills developed in Textile Design Research A in the gathering, analysis, assessment and presentation of knowledge in the philosophy, theory and practice of design, as well as its historical, social and cultural contexts.

You will also acquire advanced knowledge of current research projects in textile design. By the end of the course you will have completed a research thesis or project on a topic of your own choosing in consultation with the lecturers.

Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onwards. See the WAM information web page for more information.)


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

  • Apply conceptual, critical and creative thinking that addresses relevant issues and informs imaginative and innovative design proposals, so you can make advanced decisions independently with clarity and maturity
  • Reflect upon and assess the global context of textile design, so as to apply your advanced skills for life­long learning and enable you to confidently contribute to an industry that is always evolving
  • Demonstrate a highly developed fluency in articulating ideas, clear arguments and rationales that effectively present design proposals and solutions to team members, clients, consultants, other design teams, and government and community stakeholders
  • Engage in research within the broader context of design, utilising digital and information systems, discipline specific discourse, conceptual frameworks, evaluation of relevant issues and with reference to the work of others in the field
  • Develop an individual effective leadership ethos that extends awareness for the global, social, cultural and ethical values of design.


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

  • Initiate, develop and bring to completion a research thesis or project in the philosophy, theory, practice, history and/or sociology of textiles design, both independently and in consultation and collaboration with other researchers in the field
  •  Gather, analyse, assess and present knowledge gained through research, in a form appropriate to the nature of the thesis or project
  •  Summarize research questions, methods, outcomes and significance in the form of an abstract and 3 minute thesis presentation
  • Effectively communicate the research as a formal, written thesis or as a formal, academic presentation appropriate to the nature of the project
  • Demonstrate, where appropriate, a critical understanding of the relationship between textiles design research and textiles design practice, and knowledge of the role and importance of ethics and responsibility to a research project


Overview of Learning Activities

This course will be delivered in a range of formats, which may include lectures by staff and guests, interactive tutorials and seminars, workshops, field trips, student presentations and individual consultations. It will also require a high degree of self­-directed research.


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 Textiles students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies Fashion and Textiles Library Guides

The Library provides guides on academic referencing: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian Michelle Matheson e: michelle.matheson@rmit.edu.au


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. Assessment may include a written abstract; evidence of research and writing development; and a substantial, written research thesis or project. 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.

A student charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online.